Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Aisha Barrett

My name is Aisha and I am the Deputy Manager for the Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool.I have been working in childcare since 2011, I started off as a bank member of staff whilst carrying out my studies at university. I then progressed to a Nursery Nurse a few weeks after starting. The role of Baby Room Leader became available at Ladbroke Grove soon after and with no hesitation I took it. I then became third in charge in 2013 and moved to work as the Room Leader in the Toddler room, I then became the Deputy Manager in 2015.I have enjoyed every moment of working with children and helping them blossom, I still enjoy going into the rooms and joining in some of the fun fulfilled activities that the carers plan for the children. I have also enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experience to support staff, parents and new children. I achieved my Level 3 qualifications in 2009 at Hammersmith and West London College and I then went on to achieve my Degree in Education Studies at The University of Greenwich in 2011.

Candy Floss

Hi, my name is Candy Floss, I joined Bright Horizons in March 2010 as the ‘Super Safety Hero’ to help nursery children stay safe and manage risks. My role as a Health and Safety Super Hero is unique to Bright Horizons and I’m in every nursery, 365 days a year.

Back in 2010, I saw a job advert for a Zebra Super Safety Hero – I was very excited, applied and was invited for an interview with several other zebras. We were interviewed by all the children who then voted on which of us would be their Super Safety Hero. It was hoof biting but I was thrilled when they told me I was the most voted for by the children who all loved me because of my cape and bag. My bag is very special, if something fits inside, it’s a choking hazard. You might be wondering how I got my name. The children in our nurseries chose five names and voted for their favourite. I love it as it’s unique, I mean have you ever heard of a zebra called Candy Floss? Exactly!