The WonderWorks

As the Nursery Manager at The WonderWorks, I am passionate about the care we provide our children and families. I have been working in Nurseries since 2011, starting as an Assistant Nursery Teacher, and have been with The WonderWorks since we opened in 2020.
I thoroughly recommend The WonderWorks as an employer because the team are listened to, developed, and cared for. The senior management team include us in the decision-making process, and ideas and suggestions are welcomed at all levels. During my time in the role of Nursery Manager, I have developed my skills in managing people as individuals and catering to the needs of team members similarly to how we meet those of our families. Our focus as a nursery is on developing our individual approach, which is based on the relaxed, natural and homely pedagogical theories of Reggio Emillia, Hygge and Pikler. Visit our Website if you'd like more information!

As a Deputy Manager, I focus my support on the team and maintaining the administrative side of the daily running of the nursery. I have found a new passion for this, and see how important it is to have structure and stability not just for the children, but in communications with parents, in billing and finances, and in other non-contact areas of the nursery.

Since leaving my room-based role, I keep in touch by covering the team to carry out training courses or lunch breaks, and I look forward to this in a different way. Now when I spend time with the children I'm able to see big leaps in development, and observe the changes in the environment and compliment the team for their hard work.

I have been in childcare for over ten years now, I have worked my way up from a Nursery Teacher to Room Leader, third in charge, Deputy Manager and now am the Programme Manager.

I have also worked as a travel nanny and in the crèche onboard Disney cruise lines. I have been with the WonderWorks since we opened in 2020. I started in The Burrow room (2-4 years) as a Nursery Teacher before becoming the Room Lead, I then moved to The Nest (under 2’s) and was promoted to a Deputy Manager. I am now the Programme Manager which means I support the whole team and company with our approach, curriculum and pedagogy.”

What do you love about working at The WonderWorks?

“I love working at the WonderWorks as the approach is all about the children. I love that a big part of working here is all about learning and that’s not just the children, it’s us too! I love how Hygge the nursery always feels and how the children are truly respected as individuals.

I enjoy supporting the team and their development as well as the children’s. I am so glad that The WonderWorks is here to support families in the film industry and I am happy to be a part of that. My favourite thing about working here would have to be seeing the children daily and all the milestones that we share together

I have been a passionate early year’s educator for thirty years and have a range of invaluable experiences working with children of different ages and abilities. I have worked as a youth worker, a Mencap play scheme manager and a nursery nurse in the nursery of a local primary school. On a personal level, whilst raising two daughters and working part time I gained my first class degree in Early Years and Education. I then went on to become the manager of a privately owned nursery before I embarked upon my exciting journey here at the WonderWorks, in June 2022.

I find my role as an Educator rewarding and enjoyable privilege. On a daily basis I ensure that I continue to gain a wider knowledge of our children, their interests and their cultural capital. This allows me to work with our amazing team, to support all of our children to become independent learners and reach their full potential.

What do you love most about working at The WonderWorks?

“Being part of an initiative To Keep Families in Film is an honour, as my husband, our two teenage daughters and I are avid film fanatics. Working for the WonderWorks has allowed me to immerse myself within a nursery where I can continue to grow personally and professionally, believing in their ethos and ambitions by putting the children at the core of all we do.

What job could be better! Than encouraging children to develop self-esteem and independence whilst experiencing an enriched Reggio and Hygge play and learning environment. Where they can explore, take risks, embark upon new challenges and most of all have lots of fun, making lasting memories and friendships.

I hold Qualified Teacher Status and gained my qualification in Romania (Geography and English Literature) and I came to the UK in 2014. I have been working as an au pair for 4 years and from 2018 until 2020 I was a Nursery Practitioner in a small and lovely nursery in Farnborough.

I am very interested in child psychology and in understanding how the little ones become motivated to learn and develop, also I like to explore their social, emotional, and cognitive processes that are involved in learning.

What do you love about working at The WonderWorks?

I have been with The WonderWorks since we opened in 2020 and that has been the beginning of one of the best chapters of my life. I have worked in The Burrow and also The Nest.

Working with children and being part of the film industry is simply the perfect combination for me and every single morning I thank my lucky stars for giving me this amazing opportunity.

The WonderWorks is unique in every single way, and it has the best approaches one could find in early years. We are proud to say we are a big happy family, and I personally can't wait for us to grow and develop together!

I have been working in childcare and early years for 13 years, my love of early years started when I volunteered at my local youth theatre as an assistant for sessions. Then I went on to complete my BA in Education studies and Early Years at Liverpool John Moore University where I had many different placements in schools, children’s centres and nurseries. This is where I decided to specialise in early education. I have since worked in a couple of nurseries starting as a practitioner and making my way up as a Preschool Room Leader then Team Leader before taking my role at The Wonderworks in October 2021. Since then, I have also taken on the role of leading our Holiday Club which has allowed me to develop my knowledge and work with older children

What I love most about working at the Wonderworks?

Working at the Wonderworks with the approach allows the children to feel like they are at home with the environment making them feel calm, safe and comfortable. This is what I love because it helps them to thrive and develop their skills in a unique way.

Working with children is a unique and incredibly rewarding job I love that it allows me to bring out my inner child by playing alongside them creating my own characters, making voices, and acting out stories. There’s nothing better than when a child reaches a milestone, they have worked so hard towards whether it be putting on their shoes, saying a sentence or using the toilet independently it fills my heart with joy and pride. Being a little part of their life journey is a true honour.

I have always had a passion for caring for children from a young age. Childcare was a chosen subject of mine in secondary school then from leaving school I went onto college to study art and design which is also a passion of mine. Childcare was the career path I wanted to persue so I went onto becoming an apprentice in a nursery and achieving my level 2 qualification and now having nearly 4 years experience in the childcare industry.

What do you love most about working at The WonderWorks?

What I love about working at The WonderWorks is working alongside great knowledgeable teachers and The WonderWorks approach towards the children’s learning and development, enabling and encouraging them to be free to explore and discover new interests, and make their own choices on their own unique learning adventure and getting to be a part of that. I also love observing the children being in flow and capturing those valuable moments and sharing them with their parents.

I am level 3 qualified with 9 years childcare experience. Working with children is something I have always wanted to do, so as soon as I left school I went straight for an apprenticeship. This really was the best path for me to take as I was learning whilst studying. I started by doing my level 2 and without hesitation I knew I wanted to go on to do my level 3.

Having previously worked in 3 different nurseries. I have seen many successful ways of working with children and picked up a number of skills and throughout this time. I have attended and completed several different courses based around childcare, which has helped my knowledge and understanding even more.

What do you love most about working at The Wonder Works?

It's so lovely to be part of The Wonder Works team. Working alongside such a great team who, together, we ensure the children are happy and safe. I love is seeing the children grow and develop, being part of their journey and helping them in every way we can. I have created some lovely bonds with the children which makes special moments even more special. I really like the Wonder Works approach as it's based around the children and their interests. This has helped me get to know the children really well.

After graduating University just over ten years ago with a degree in Media Production I have worked in various roles in both TV and film. Most recently spending the last six years working as a Transport Coordinator for various productions in Leavesden Studios. Through this I have seen first hand the need for a nursery like The WonderWorks, the huge benefits it gives to families working in film and also the pressures family members face in this industry. I have three nephews that I adore and always love spending time with and this is what first made me think a career in childcare could be something for me. I have recently gained Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

What do you love most about working at The Wonder Works?

The WonderWorks has allowed me to combine both my passions, working in such a friendly, supportive environment in which I can't wait to grow and develop and help make an incredible difference to both the children and their families.

I have always enjoyed children’s company, watching them grow and build a life of their own. My interest for children’s development started at quite a young age. I have a very big family and have been around children all the time, whether that was baby sitting or just enjoying some family time.

I completed childcare in secondary school and absolutely loved the subject and wanted to learn more about the psychological side of development, not just within children but within adults too. After completing college with a level 3 NVQ in Health and Social care with applied Psychology I wanted to begin my journey in the childcare industry.

Working at the WonderWorks is like a home away from home. I love watching the children develop into their own person, exploring and testing their limits. Being with them on their journey through life is so important to us, making sure they’re happy and making memories they can look back on.

The WonderWorks approach allows the children to learn, explore and take risks, allowing them to make mistakes and learn from each other, in a fun, inviting, and safe environment. To be able to work within the team and see the world through the children’s eyes reminds me of how excited I was to learn and discover. Being a part of that journey is definitely something I look forward to.

What do you love most about working at The WonderWorks?

When I joined the WonderWorks I immediately felt so welcome and at ease, not only by the children but the staff as well. Being in an environment where everyone is appreciated for what they do is so lovely! Everyone here supports one another whether it’s something big or small, we are like one big family and I so thankful to be apart of such an amazing team.

I started my 14 years experience within children’s care and welfare as a foster sibling, then a foster parent, having a passion for providing care, support and a safe environment for children’s development; this led me to seek my own career and education within the sector. I started with volunteering in nurseries, schools and youth groups, sparking my passion further.

I have now completed a University bachelor's degree in Educational Studies & Early Years. This was a great opportunity to study different educational theorists, children’s literature and learn about Statutory Frameworks.

I have worked within different childcare settings for 10 years now. Throughout my experience I believe supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and regulation is paramount in their learning. I am eager to be a part of a team in providing the highest quality early learning experiences for children.

What do you love most about working at The WonderWorks?

I am excited to be in a child centred environment, learning and exploring along with the children. Refreshing my own knowledge on Reggio Emilia and learning more about these established approaches. Providing support for families, the children and my team, while having the opportunities to take risks and explore our learning. I am honoured to be a part of such an amazing community.

From being the eldest of six, having that natural maternal instinct and having worked in a nursery pre lockdown, I’ve picked up many different skills and learning approaches that different settings and people have. I feel this is the career path I’m meant to be in!

I studied fine art at college, which is another passion but links into my love for messy play and the creativity and freedom children have to explore in their learning and who they want to be.

I’ve worked in childcare for 8 years which began when I left school and completed an apprenticeship to gain my level 3 qualification.

I have always been surrounded with nieces and nephews which ignited a passion to work in childcare, whether that be in a nursery setting or a nannying role, which I’ve been fortunate enough to experience.

I’ve always had a passion for supporting children’s learning and development, providing them with a nurturing environment where they can explore, play and grow.

What do you love most about working at The WonderWorks?

Being at The Wonderworks, it feels like home, and is such a warm and positive environment. All the children have the freedom to explore and play with a range of resources and the approach is completed child centred and allows every child to be unique in their learning and development, which I love. Also being a part of such a positive and supportive team which makes me feel lucky to be apart of.