Gaitri Sharma
Nursery Owner

My name is Gaitri and I am the proud owner of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford. Being a mother to four young children, I am aware how the first years of a child’s life lay the foundation for their future. Children need to read and write, but they also need to learn through play. A well-rounded education helps children make the most out of their physical abilities and develops important social skills.

Coming from a teaching background, I appreciate the commitment and dedication required to deliver a positive and enriching learning experience. This shall be the essence of all that we do and is emphasised in our mission statement.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• PGCE in Post Compulsory Education
• Masters Graduate in Tourism Management and Marketing
• Mother to four children
• Safeguarding: Level 4 Designated Lead Multi- Agency
• Safer Recruitment trained
• Paediatric First Aid Qualified
• First Aider at Work
• Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Amit Sharma
Business Operations Director

My name is Amit and I am the proud husband to Gaitri and father to our four young children. I assist Gaitri in the operation of the nursery in my capacity as the Business Operations Director.

As a qualified Optometrist, I provide a complimentary vision screening service to our Monkey Puzzle Pre-School Room. Being able to see clearly is important to a child’s overall development. Some children may have vision screening done at school however, the earlier any potential problems are picked up the better.

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Qualified Optometrist
• Professional Certificate in Glaucoma
• Currently undertaking a clinical placement towards an Independent Prescribing Qualification
• Joint Venture Partner with The Hakim Group
• Devised a Customer Service Training manual which was used by Gaitri in her role as a Customer Service Training Consultant
• Father to four young children

Barbara Homer
Nursery Manager

My name is Barb and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford. My passion is to ensure all children get the best start in life and I have been doing this for over 20 years.

I enjoy working alongside parents to ensure we gain the best outcomes for their child. I have extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. I find a strong, happy team is the structure for a unique learning environment. Here at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford we see ourselves as being that first unique step in your child’s learning journey.

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Foundation Degree in Arts – Early Years
• Level 3 NVQ in Early Years, Care and Education
• Mother to three children
• Safeguarding: Level 4 Designated Lead Multi- Agency
• Safer Recruitment trained
• Paediatric First Aid Qualified
• First Aider at Work
• Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Elise Hutchings
Deputy Manager

My name is Elise and I am the Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford. I pride myself on the high standards of care that I provide to the children and staff under my care.

I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children in nurseries. My most favourite part of the job is exploring messy play activities with the children.

I have 3 wonderful daughters and love taking them to wildlife centres for walks and being outside and having fun. We also enjoy the occasional duvet day watching Disney and playing games!
In my rare spare time I love to crochet all manner of things from dolls and toys to blankets.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
• Mother to three children
• Safeguarding: Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Paediatric First Aid Qualified
• Level 2 in Food Hygiene