Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool

My childcare journey began at the age of 16 when I completed my first childcare qualification. I soon gained employment in my local nursery as bank staff to support over the summer. I really enjoyed my time working in a nursery and found a permanent position which was located in Enfield, where I was hired as nursery nurse. I worked at the setting for seven years keen to gain as much knowledge by attending training which was available for me.

When a position was advertised for an early years practitioner within a brand new children’s centre I jumped at the new challenge. I was successfully employed at the centre, where I learnt so much and had the opportunity to work with children who had additional needs. I was trained to devise individual learning plans to ensure all children could take part in the wonderful activities on offer. I decided to further my qualifications and went on to study a level 3 in children, learning and development; during this time I also gave birth to my first child.

On completion of my level 3 I knew I was ready for a role which presented more responsibilities and I was lucky enough to be hired by one of Haringey’s successful children’s centre as an early years key person and family worker. This was my most intense role yet as the children work used the centre had a range of needs therefore I was able to work with a number of professionals which I could learn from. I also gave birth to my second daughter.

The more knowledge I gained the more confident I became and I was offered the role of the deputy manager before shortly being promoted to manager and lead our Ofsted inspection where we were graded ‘Good’.

Eventually I decided I would like to study a degree level course so in 2015 I enrolled at London Metropolitan University to study a Ba (Hons) in Early Childhood. In May 2018 I completed my degree and have been awarded 2:2. My Bright Horizons journey begun in 2018 when I join the wonderful team at Columbus Courtyard.