All of our staff are either NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or equivalent, or participating in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Early Years and Childcare.
We have a very high qualified staff ratio which far exceeds that of OFSTED requirements. All of our staff are trained in First Aid.
Peter Dixon
Owner & Director
I am delighted and excited to be the owner of Monkey Puzzle Battersea.
Having been in teaching for over 25 years – I know exactly how important a child’s first steps into learning are. I have always been passionate about education and learning. My own children – now 12 and 8 – developed their curiosity, creativity and love of learning at this stage.
At Battersea Monkey Puzzle our aim is to create a fun and stimulating environment where the children feel happy, safe and excited about their learning. As we all know – Early Years Education is vital for our children and is recognised as one of the most important stages in a child’s development. Children develop so quickly at this age. My wife – a lead English teacher – knows that this stage is vital for language acquisition as well a child’s first steps in literacy.
Each child has their own personality and characteristics and we aim to support and develop these in a warm home from home environment with a strong team of well qualified practitioners. High quality provision will be at the very centre of all we do.
Being a lead practitioner for a number of years and then most recently in my role as an assistant head teacher I am confident that I have the enthusiasm, experience and understanding that is needed to nurture the needs of every child. We will ensure that you – as parents – feel that Monkey Puzzle Battersea is the right choice for you and your child.
Jessica – Nursery Manager
I have 9 
years’ experience working in childcare (nurseries and primary school) . I am a Level 3 qualified Practitioner and have a Level 3 in Leadership and Management I also have Paediatric First Aid training. I am a Senco and have worked as a senco within my previous setting. I am a creative and passionate person, ambitious and love learning new ideas. I have also achieved my DSL Training, Food and Hygiene Level 2,SENCO,Prevent Duty and FGM.
Christiana Stout – Deputy Manager
Christy is a level 3, has 5 years’ experience in childcare, confident ,passionate and strong team member, has food hygiene, prevent, FGM, British Values, Paediatric First Aid level 3.
Ganxhe Zhurina – Baby Room Leader
“Gana” as she is called here, she is our Baby Room Leader, she has her Food and Hygiene level 2, Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and FGM
Carina Bartlett – Toddler Room Leader
Jennifer Balseca-Hernandez – Nursery Nurse
Nadia Kassim – Nursery Nurse
Nadia is studying for her Level 3 with us and is dedicated to ensuring the children enjoy their day, she is really nurturing and hardworking.
Nabeela Malik – Nursery Nurse
Aziza Belhaj – Nursery Nurse
Aziza is a Level 3 Nursery Nurse and started with us in January. Aziza works in our Baby Room and is dedicated in supporting babies to achieve their best. She enjoys song time and story time.
Charlotte Brennan – Nursery Assistant
Level 2
Charlotte is a level 2 Nursery Assistant, has a passion for childcare and is a very enthusiastic member of staff !. Charlotte has her level 3 in food hygiene and is our chef. Along side this she has child protection, FGM and prevent
Cherelle Stewart – Nursery Assistant (Studying Towards Level 3)
Bonnie Evans – Nursery Assistant (Studying Towards Level 3)
Level 2
Sophie Tutt – Apprentice (Studying Towards Level 2)
Shanai Blake – Apprentice
Alice King – Cook
Sughra Sadiq – Bank Staff
Level 2
Career Opportunities
Monkey Puzzle is committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire staff. We are very keen to ensure that our team of staff participate in training at all levels. Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible.
Please see our Current Vacancies below:
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
For more information on the roles and responsibilities, please click below:
If you think you have what it takes and would like to be a part of our exciting new team, please send your CV to info@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
