Meet the Team | Nursery in the Woods, Central London

Chaya Cohen

Position:

Director

Chai has over 24 years of experience in the early years sector. She began her career in New York City, teaching at The Creative Playschool at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue and the Brotherhood Synagogue. A qualified Montessori Level 5 educator,...

Marilia Da Costa Albuquerque

Position:

Manager

Qualifications:

Level 6 qualification in Early Childcare, Level 6 SENCO certification

Mary is a highly experienced Early Years professional with a Level 6 qualification in Early Childcare and a Level 6 SENCO certification. With 14 years of teaching experience, she has a deep passion for working with children with special needs...

Edith Gonzalez Rosario

Position:

Deputy Manager

Qualifications:

Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare

Edith is a passionate and dedicated Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare and 20 years of teaching experience. From a young age, she knew her purpose was to teach children and has continually sought to...

Sylwia Pulchny

Position:

Blossoms Room Lead

Qualifications:

Level 6 qualification in Early Years Education

Miss Sylwia is a skilled educator and a passionate Early Years specialist who graduated with a first-class degree in Early Years Education. With a Level 6 qualification and extensive training, she excels in preparing children for their 4+ exams, helping...

Rivkah Mitz

Position:

Blossom Room Deputy Lead

Qualifications:

Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare

Rivkah is a passionate Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare. She finds immense joy in nurturing young minds and creating a supportive environment where children can thrive. Rivkah loves watching children grow in confidence and...

Elisheva Gardner

Position:

Sapling Room Lead

Qualifications:

Level 4 qualification in Early Childcare

Shebby is a dedicated Early Years professional with a Level 4 qualification in Early Childcare. As the Room Lead for the toddler classroom, she finds joy in the purity and honesty of children and treasures the rewarding bonds she forms...

Samantha Rowe

Position:

Sprouts Deputy Room Lead

Qualifications:

Early Years Education Level 3 Apprentice

Samantha is an enthusiastic apprentice in Early Years Education, currently working toward her Level 3 qualification. Though she holds a Level 6 in Esthetics, she discovered her true passion in Early Years and is excited to challenge herself in this...

Ersilia Arcidiacono

Position:

Seedling Room Lead

Qualifications:

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Ersilia is a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who brings passion and care to her role as the Baby Room Lead. Originally from Italy, she moved here seven years ago and quickly fell in love with teaching. Ersi also...

Amaris Levi

Position:

Sapling Teacher

Qualifications:

Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare

Amaris is a bright and enthusiastic Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare. She loves working with young children, finding joy in their curiosity and growth, and creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive. As...

Iva Ferreira

Position:

Seedling Deputy Room Lead

Barbara Agyeman

Position:

Seedling Teacher

Qualifications:

Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare

Barbara is a devoted Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Childcare. She takes great joy in nurturing and supporting young children, finding it deeply rewarding to witness their growth, development, and excitement for learning. With a...