Rebekah

Deputy Manager

My passion for Early Years has been at the heart of my career from the very beginning. I started my journey in childcare at the age of sixteen and quickly realised that supporting young children in their earliest years was where I wanted to make a difference. Within a year, I achieved my Level 3 Childcare qualification and gained valuable experience working across all age groups, from babies through to pre-school.

I joined Monkey Puzzle at our Hither Green nursery and, after three and a half rewarding years as an Early Years Practitioner, I progressed to Room Leader for the Explorers Room. This role allowed me to combine my love of working with children with my passion for mentoring and developing others. I enjoyed supporting new team members, helping babies and their families settle confidently into nursery life, and creating a warm, nurturing environment where children felt safe, secure, and inspired to learn. Watching children grow in confidence and reach important developmental milestones remains one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

My commitment to providing the highest quality early education led me to become Early Years Lead, working closely with all classrooms to deliver an engaging, ambitious, and child-centred curriculum. I am passionate about instilling a lifelong love of learning and ensuring every child is given the support needed to thrive.

Today, I am proud to be Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Lee Park. In this role, I am dedicated to supporting the continued success of the nursery while creating a positive, inspiring environment for children, families, and staff. I believe that when children feel valued, supported, and encouraged, they can achieve incredible things.

Building strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers is central to my practice, as working together is key to achieving the best outcomes for children. I am also deeply committed to celebrating diversity and organising support to ensure every family feels a genuine sense of belonging. As the nursery’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator, I take great pride in supporting children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, helping to foster an inclusive environment where every child is respected, celebrated, and empowered to flourish.