Our Team

Co-Founder/ Co-Manager/ Head of Administration

Katia Orendain

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Slippery Fish (english), La Vaquita (spanish).
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Gymnast and Dancer
What do you love about children? Their enthusiasm for life, reminding me to be present and kind. Supporting them in a safe, enriching start is a true privilege.

Co-Founder/ Co-Manager/

Head of Curriculum

Danitza Orendain

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Skinamarinky doo (english), Gusanito Medidor (spanish).
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Teacher and a Mum
What do you love about children? So much! But especially their unfiltered honesty and their beautiful, contagious laughter.

First Deputy Manager/ Room Leader

Nicola Ioannou

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Twinkle Little Star
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Vet
What do you love about children? They make me laugh, cry, keep me humble and teach me to be a better person. They make my heart burst with love.

Second Deputy Manager/ Room Leader

Sophie Bleasdale

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Old MacDonald had a Farm
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Farmer
What do you love about children? Children make me a better person. They are hilarious, cool and I learn so much from them. Children are truly amazing!

Preschool Assistant

Irina Zajanckauskas

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Twinkle Little Star
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Mum
What do you love about children? Their individuality and how they express their uniqueness.

Preschool Assistant

Tori Pedersen

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Itsy Bitsy Spider
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Ballerina
What do you love about children? I love how children experience the world through imagination, they are a reminder to stay playful and curious in life.

Preschool Volunteer Assistant

Cler Lewis

What is your favourite nursery rhyme? Lliwiau'r Enfys (I Can Sing a Rainbow, in Welsh)
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to live in a horse-drawn Vardo and write stories about everything I saw and discovered.
What do you love about children? Children believe in the wonder and joy of life and I feel a strong responsibility as an adult to protect that belief and help it grow.