Our Team

Laila Crawford
Founder and Owner
Qualifications: Early Childhood Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy
Laila has born and brought up in India, she came to UK 1987. Laila’s dedication and passion for children’s education led her to study Montessori Early Childhood at Montessori Centre International (MCI) in London in 1994, after completion she worked at various well established Montessori settings. Her wealth of experience along with her vibrant, caring character led Laila to a vision that she would one day have her own Montessori Nursery, a home away from home for the children in her care.

Farhat
Staff - Child Protection and Safe Guarding Lead
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Farhat is originally from Pakistan, where she developed a deep passion for early childhood education. After completing her degree in Early Childhood Studies, she began her career working as a nursery teacher in Pakistan, where she gained valuable experience working with young children in a variety of settings.
Farhat's journey in early education took her to different environments, where she embraced various teaching methods to create an engaging and nurturing environment for children. Her passion for the Montessori philosophy led her to pursue specialized training, equipping her with skills to introduce child-centered learning in her practice.
Fluent in both English and Urdu, Farhat brings a multicultural perspective to her work, fostering inclusivity and a love for learning among her students.