Manager

Patricia is from Switzerland. Patricia gained her Bachelor in Social Work in Switzerland as well as an Early Years diploma here in England. Patricia aims to create a happy and safe environment for all children at the Kindergarten and believes that strong and positive relationships help children learn and thrive.

Deputy Manager

Carina is an early years teacher from Austria. She was an au-pair in London, and a lead nursery teacher in Austria. Carina loves to play the guitar and singing songs. She believes that children should grow up in a musically rich environment and that it is advantageous for children’s language development. She enjoys arts and crafts projects with the children. It is important to her that every child feels safe and well cared for in the group, valued and accompanied as best as possible in their individual development.

Maya is a qualified Early Years Teacher from Germany. She used to work as a multilingual nursery teacher in Madrid, teaching her students in German, English and Spanish. Maya believes that children should be given the necessary time and space to develop themselves in a safe, pressure-free and loving environment. Maya enjoys dancing and movement games. She also believes that growing up with multiple languages supports the overall development of a child but allows them to discover the world.

Eva grew up on Samos in a trilingual household speaking Greek, German and English. In 2012 she moved to Munich where she completed her level 6 qualification as an Early Years teacher. Eva has worked at an inclusive Kindergarten in Haidhausen with children 3 – 8 years. Eva has a passion for creative arts. She enjoys introducing different artistic modalities to children and exploring their unique creativity. Eva thrives on creating healthy and positive environments where children develop their self-confidence, independence, and social skills in order to prepare them for the next steps in their journeys.

Susi came to London from Berlin in the 80s and after studying Art she set up a small publishing company. Susi has combined this with bringing up her two children who are bilingual. She has been a volunteer at her children's school and involved in running a lunchtime club at the Gayhurst community school. Susi takes a child-centred approach to childcare and uses her art and design background to engage children in creative play. She is particularly aware of the need for a safe, friendly and encouraging environment for children. She is a keen gardener and enjoys involving the children in growing projects.

Thea grew up in Germany in a bilingual household speaking English and German. In 2021 she moved to Berlin to study rehabilitation pedagogy where she took a special interest in early childhood education. During her studies she gained experience working with children ages 3 to 7 in an integrative kindergarten where she enjoyed helping the children grow in independence and confidence. Thea believes it is important all children are given a safe and inclusive environment where they feel valued and can develop first friendships. Having grown up in a bilingual household, she also knows the value of learning different languages from a young age.  Thea enjoys being creative through music, baking and arts and crafts, and loves to share those interests with the children.

Annabel grew up in London in a bilingual household speaking English and German. They attended German Saturday School in Richmond and became a Language Teaching Assistant supporting children aged 6-7 making the learning environment fun and encouraging language through play. They have a Fine Art: Print and Time Based BA degree and have exhibited internationally. Previously, Annabel was a Senior Teaching Assistant working primarily Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties students where they worked to develop the students life skills. Annabel loves exploring nature and instilling the curiosity to preserve it with the next generation through bug hunts!

Annelie has a German degree in Applied Childhood Studies and worked in a bilingual (German/English) Kindergarten in Berlin. Working with children it is important for her to create a safe and loving environment to support each child in their individual development and growth. To help children develop their communication and language skills, Annelie likes to read books and create stories using Kamishibai.