Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

My name is Nina Farzaneh and I am the nursery manager for Little Bears Nursery at Whitely Village. I have built up considerable experience in the day-to-day operations and management of both new and established nurseries, having worked with children for 15 years and my role over the last ten years as a key decision maker and member of senior management. I am also a parent so fully understand the importance of choosing the right nursery with the right staff team. We also recognize the importance of our partnership with the parents and children in achieving the best results.

My qualifications include a level 5 diploma in Early Years and Childcare as well as a degree in English studies. I have been fortunate to have spent the last 15 years working in a variety of settings with different Early years philosophies and teaching approaches, different people, cultures and management styles.

This invaluable knowledge and experience has helped to shape the Little Bear’s methodology:
•   At Little Bear’s, my team and I will create a loving, nurturing and safe environment;
•   At Little Bear’s, we create experiences and memories for your children;
•   At Little Bear’s, children will be encouraged to develop so that they flourish and achieve their potential.

We are extremely passionate about Little Bear’s and therefore have invested in a staff team that is fully qualified. This ensures that our setting meets all the Early Years requirements at all times and provides high-quality care to children and their families.

We hope that we can demonstrate our vision and approach to childcare by welcoming you to our nursery.

My name is Kate. I am a level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner. As a parent of two with life experiences, I understand how important it is to adapt learning needs to the individual. I've supported a dyslexic child to overcome challenges of life and grow into a capable, independent and fun-loving adult. I love storytelling, creating games, crafts and exploring imaginations.

I have been working with children on and off over the past 10 years. I am a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner. My love for childcare started after having my second child. I enjoy watching the children achieve their goals and learn new skills, which will build their confidence.

I am Tamzin and I joined Little Bears in 2018 after 12 years working as a Nursery Practitioner in other settings where I gained my Level 2 qualification in childcare. I am a mum to 2 boys and I am very creative with a passion for craft activities with children to help them explore their creative side.

Kim joined the Little Bears family in 2023. She has so much life experience and her love for working with children has made this job enjoyable and rewarding. Kim loves reading to children and listening to them. She loves bringing the outdoors and natural resources into the classroom and getting creative with the children.

Federica is one of our wonderful bank workers who is always smiling and looking for the next challenge! Federica is so warm and nurturing and is bilingual so has a wealth of opportunities to offer the children! She is very creative and enjoys craft activities with children.

I recently joined the Little Bears family in April, having previously worked in a primary school for nearly 18 years and qualified as a Level 3 teaching assistant. I am a mother to two grown-up children and enjoy cooking, gardening and holidays with my family. I love seeing the children at Little Bears gaining confidence and independence and hope to continue to help them on their journey. They make me smile every day!

With 16 years of experience in a sessional preschool, I progressed from the voluntary committee to roles as a Practitioner, SENco, DSL, and Manager, completing both Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications in children’s development. During COVID, I joined a family-run nursery as Preschool Room Leader, SENDco, and Third in Charge, gaining valuable insight into all-day nursery operations and forest school experiences.

Andrea is a very skilful chef who has had numerous years of experience catering to children of all ages. She is a valued part of the team and with her warm personality, she has already made a great connection with our children through cooking activities and delicious food.