Mumtahina Rahman

Red Monkeys Room Leader
Senior Nursery Nurse
Level 6

Since completing my work placement in a nursery during my 2nd year of University as a Student Researcher, it became very evident to me that I want to provide children with the best quality care and experience.

Having  completed my BA in Early Childhood Education, I truly believe that there is more to a child than what meets the eye. This has therefore influenced me to peruse the role as an early years practitioner in order to support children in their holistic development and also allow them to have the independence to become their own person.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends and am a passionate baker.

April Harpin
Senior Nursery Nurse

I am a qualified Level 3 practitioner and have been working in childcare since I was 16. I enjoy arts & crafts and getting messy with the children.

I hope to start my Level 4 and then go on to compltet my BA honours degree in Early Childcare as I believe that this will be a great way to extend my knowledge.

In my spare time I enjoy seeing my friends & family, travelling and exploring various places. I love film & music and can quiet often be found having a good dance!
I am enjoying being part of the Red Monkeys Team.

Georgina Witherall

Level 3 practitioner

I have worked with children for over seven years, growing up mu mum was a childminder so I have always been around children and always enjoyed helping and supporting them.

When I’m not working I am a busy mum and we enjoy nothing more than doing different activities and laughing together.

I’m my spare time I enjoy seeing friends and family, going on long walks to lots of different places.

Mykaylah Turrell
Pink Monkeys Room Leader

I am qualified level 2 practitioner. I find it lots of fun when planning activities using the outside area and messy play.

In my own time I spend lots of time with my brother and sister and enjoy holidays to Cyprus.

I enjoy going out and experiencing new things.

I am currently studying towards my Level 3 Childcare qualification.

Catherine Green
Senior Nursery Nurse

From a young age I have always wanted to work with children. I have studied and successfully passed the courses for Level 2, 3 and extended CACHE level 3 diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce.

I joined Monkey Puzzle, Ridgmont Rd as part of my placement and was then lucky enough to be offered a permanent role where I have been working for almost 5 years. I have enjoyed my time at Ridgmont road so much but I am very excited to be moving over to Orient Close

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music and cooking. I play the trumpet. I also enjoy watching football and for 3years I played for St Albans Rangers.

Viktoria Petrovic
Senior Nursery Nurse

Aisha Irving
Nursery Nurse Level 2

I am a Level 2 qualified Nursery Nurse and I have been caring for children since my early teens. I gained my qualification while working full time in a nursery setting and I am hoping to be able to complete my Level 3 qualification whilst working at Monkey Puzzle.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy taking my dogs for walks, going to the cinema, eating out and going on holidays!
I love being part of the Monkey Puzzle team!

Katie Westwood
Nursery Nurse

I am a Level 2 qualified Nursery Nurse and have worked with children since I was 18 and gained my qualification as an apprentice working full time in a nursery.

I am very much enjoying being part of the Monkey Puzzle team and hope  to begin studying for my Level 3 while gaining more experience in an outstanding nursery setting.

In my spare time, I enjoy nights in with a film or TV series and love going to the cinema or bowling with my friends. I also enjoy listening to music and gaming.

Kasia Anderson
Senior Nursery Nurser – Qualified Teachers Status

I am proud to have completed a postgraduate teaching course in Poland and hold the qualified teaching status. I love doing arts and crafts with children, exploring different materials and getting messy.

I am passionate about food and I enjoy visiting new places to try different cuisines. In my free time, I play table tennis or go for family bike rides.
I am delighted to be joining Monkey Puzzle’s outstanding team and working together in this exciting environment where children can thrive, have fun and learn new skills by playing and laughing.

Gemma Else
Nursery Nurse

I have been a hairdresser for many years but decided to take a step back when I had my daughter, who is now at school!

After watching her grow I knew I wanted to work with children as a career change. Watching them grow and develop is such a reward and I am happy
to be able to contribute to that.

I am so pleased to be part of the Monkey Puzzle Team.

In my spare time I enjoy socialising with friends and family and spending quality time with my daughter, we love having fun days out together.

I am proud to say that I have gained my Level 3 childcare qualification.

Sally Brown
Nursery Nurse
Level 2

I became interested in working with children when I was 9 years old when my niece was born, and I spent a lot of my teenage years looking after her. I then became a mother myself and spent the next 18 years raising my 4 lovely children.

Now that my children are growing up, I am ready to begin my dream career and work with children of nursery age. I have recently been working as a breakfast club and after school club supervisor with children aged 4-11 years, but am really looking forward to beginning my journey in a nursery. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and watching movies.

Annabelle Lisowski

Senior Nursery Nurse

Since taking part in my college work placement, I knew that childcare was the role for me. I enjoy watching the children grow and develop, taking part in their activities and having fun! I have achieved my Level 3 in childcare and hope to move on to completing a higher childcare qualification whilst working at Monkey Puzzle.
In my spare time I enjoy travelling to different countries, especially America. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
I look forward to joining the Monkey Puzzle team and  expanding my knowledge further.

Sally Smith
Kitchen Pot Washer

I am enjoying being part of the Monkey Puzzle Team and supporting the Nursery Chef in his daily role.

I have been working in school settings in various different roles, including in the kitchen. I am a Mum to my lovely daughter who is now at secondary school and we enjoy spending lots of time together doing things such as shopping, bowling and eating out in pudding restaurants!

Simon Harrison
Nursery Cook

I have spent many years in the catering industry, starting from the very bottom and building my way up to head chef/kitchen manager. In those years I have widen my skills and knowledge in various catering environments. I love working with fresh food and understand the importance of nutritional and healthy foods whilst taking into account allergens and religion. I believe it is a wonderful environment working in a nursery setting, offering the opportunity to cook fresh food for the children.
I am a father of three young children and I enjoy cooking them healthy fun meals at home and try to get them involved as much as I can so they can learn the importance of healthy foods and how they benefit us.

In my spare time at home I love being with my family, going on adventurous walks and rock hunting with them. We love being outdoors and being active. If I can fit it in during summer, I also like to go fishing!