Staff
Our Staff
At SmileOn, we employ only the most qualified and experienced staff. All our teachers hold degrees in Early Years Education and are trained in Speech and Language Development, as well as Paediatric First Aid. We ensure that we have a sufficient number of permanent staff to care for your children at all times. For our youngest attendees, we have nurses trained in childcare. Additionally, we offer native-speaking teachers specializing in foreign languages, including French, Italian, and Chinese, enriching the educational experience for our children.
Janusz Korczak
Love your child unconditionally—whether untalented, unlucky, or grown up. Find joy in every moment of conversation, for a child is a celebration that always remains within you.
Mrs Nellie
Founder
For more than 18 years, I have dedicated my life to nurturing and educating young children, beginning with the founding of my first bilingual nursery and later, an elementary school. My passion for early childhood development was deeply influenced by my mother, who devoted her entire career to working with children. Her guidance taught me some of the most important lessons I still carry today.
As a parent myself, I understand firsthand the importance of raising children. My personal journey raising my own son, who is now 25, along with the many children I’ve had the privilege of guiding over the years, has reinforced my belief that love is at the heart of everything. Love is the foundation upon which all successful upbringing and education are built.
Music has always been a central part of my life. I graduated from a music school and later a music academy, specialising in playing the flute and directing children’s performances. Knowing the profound impact that music can have on a child’s development, it’s no surprise that music plays a significant role at SmileOn. It is a priority in our nursery because I’ve seen firsthand how it enhances children’s learning and emotional growth.
In addition to my background in music, I hold a master’s degree in child psychology, which has given me the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best experts in the field. This knowledge has been invaluable in working with both children and parents, helping to support each child’s unique developmental needs. My experiences have taught me that raising and educating children is one of the most important responsibilities we have. Our future depends on the way we nurture the next generation, and I believe that, as parents and educators, we must lead with love, dedication, and care.
At SmileOn, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel supported and inspired every day. Our goal is to help them grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals, ready to shape a bright future for themselves and the world around them.
Mrs Kizzie – Leigh
Nursery Manager
I am a passionate Early Years practitioner with lots of experience. My passion for early childhood development stems from raising my children, who are now 24, 10, and 9. My children entering full-time education allowed me the time to focus on a career path that would be fulfilling and rewarding, and nothing is more rewarding than working with children in their early years and their families. I have enjoyed teaching children in an outdoor environment. I have also studied and implemented various learning approaches, including the Waldorf Steiner and Reggio Emilia approaches.
Every child is uniquely different and it has been a pleasure to play a key role in each child’s unique learning journey, boosting their confidence and independence through creating nurturing, engaging and interactive learning environments filled with the love and care I would seek for my own children.
Mrs Radie
Nursery Teacher
Qualified profetional teacher, working well in groups and independently with young children 0-7 years old for more than 17 years of experience. With excellent communication and listening skills , nurturing with care, understanding children needs and feelings, inspiring them to reach their full potential and knowledgeable skills by providing secure and inspiring environment. Very creative, patience with caring nature, a mother that well understand parents needs and happy to meet their expectations. Proud to be part of SMILE ON team and their reputation of creative, positive and highly successful organisation with strong values.Mrs Dee
Medical Staff
Being a qualified nurse with over 20 years of experience, I have enjoyed working with children during my time as a school nurse, as well as working with pregnant women and newborns in a private medical clinic.
As part of my career development, I completed Chinese Medicine and Physiotherapy qualifications. I also became a Reiki master and advanced yoga practitioner. Those practices helped me to aquire an holistic and innovative approach which I have also been using most recently with my newborn granddaughter.
Miss Maria
Piano/TheoryTeacher
During my studies at University of Maryland towards BM and MM in music composition was awarded a director’s scholarship for waving tuition fees based on my piano performance skills. I have been teaching piano privately for the past twenty years and helped prepare students for ABRSM piano and theory exams. I have taught piano at the Allegheny College (PA), The Ottley music School (MD) and the past few years at the Windsor Piano School and Barnet Education Arts Trust.