Meet the team

I have been on the trainee management programme since September 2024 and have settled in very well. I have worked within early years for the last 6 years and previously worked within a secondary school while studying performing arts and social sciences at university. I have always found child development a fascinating topic and the best way to understand children is to be around them and see them at their individual best. I really enjoy family time, exploring my local sights and cooking.

I love working in early years because every day brings magical moments of growth – from first steps and first words to early independence with feeding and first toilet steps. Watching children reach these milestones reminds me how meaningful my role is in their vital early years, and it inspires me to keep nurturing their development with patience, care and curiosity.

I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Childcare, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, and a Level 2 childcare training qualification. I’m also trained in Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) and Fire Warden responsibilities. These qualifications enable me to contribute confidently to safeguarding, ratios and high‑quality interactions that support each child’s learning and wellbeing.

Outside of work, I enjoy writing stories, gaming, riding my motorbike and baking.

Working in early years, I most enjoy interacting and playing with the children. Unlike working in Primary schools, I love that the children this age best learn through play. Every day is exciting and different, and so much fun!  As a teacher, I believe all students should have equal learning experiences. In in a Nursery setting, where each learner is on their unique learning journey, I enjoy the challenge in making all our activities engaging, relevant and enjoyable for students of all backgrounds and needs.

My teaching journey started in 2023, with a PGCE in Primary teaching and learning (with a QTS). During that year, I received practical and theoretical training on how to best teach all subjects of the National Curriculum students aged between 5 and 11 years old. As a Preschool teacher, I know skillsets and knowledge our preschoolers will need to thrive in a Primary setting, and I am determined to help them prepare for their academic journey as best as possible. In June 2025 I also completed my Master of Education, where I spent a year researching and exploring the important social dynamics and a school system. Knowing how key relationships between teachers, parents and of course students are, I am eager to get to know all the families that are part of our Ark Globe Community!

Outside of the classroom, I love to relax by listening to music or reading a book. If not, I am usually out exploring London. I am Italian but was raised in the South of France and attended a British school, so I enjoy learning about new cultures through festivals, museums and restaurants. I also live close to my cousins, sister brother-in-law and 6-month-old niece, and will often find myself spending an afternoon or evening with them for a meal, games or even just a nice chat.

Hi my name is Victoria, working in early years has always been a passion of mine. Having grown up with young children in my life, I loved seeing them learn new life skills and enjoyed helping to take of them.

In my spare time I enjoy reading and taking walks in the park.

I have been working in the early years sector for over 15 years and enjoyed every minute so far working in Ark Start. What I enjoy the most is seeing the progress of development in children aged 5 and under, it is amazing to witness and a pleasure to be a part of.

Working with children is a fun experience. It reminds me of when as a child, I was able to explore and learn new things from play and simple activities without any worry. It gives a sense of fulfillment to see children develop their new skills and show their creativity through our daily support.

Working at Ark Start is my first experience in teaching/education. I completed a degree in medical nursing which helps me understand the developmental stage expectations and needs of children, but closely working with them guides me more in advancing my knowledge and skills in this area of expertise.

I always say that I am a child at heart. I enjoy exploring scenery and parks. I squeeze some time to go to museums and exhibits or travel away from the city to relax. I have a collection of toys and computer games at home. Most of the time, I spend cooking dinners for me and my husband. We love going to the movies or watch tv series at home.

Hi, my name is Kayla. I am an apprentice Early Childhood Educator here at Ark Start Globe. Working in the early years sector has always been a goal of mine, so it has been lovely getting to learn on the job and getting to know and interact with all the children. In my spare time I enjoy knitting, baking, and reading.

I love working in early years because there is nothing more rewarding than watching children’s curiosity, confidence and independence grow. Seeing those little moments of progress and knowing I played a part in them makes each day incredibly rewarding.

I am currently an Early Years Apprentice, gaining hands on experience while developing my knowledge and skills in the nursery setting. This practical learning helps me support children’s development and contribute positively to the team as I grow into my role.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially being outdoors or doing creative activities with my son. These experiences often inspire new ideas and activities that I bring into my practice with the children.

I am excited to work in the early years because I get to see so many different children grow and develop into their own character! I get to help, shape and guide them along their journey; seeing them develop physically, psychologically and socially makes me feel so joyous, especially considering I have been to Globe since I was 4 years old, it’s a very full circle moment for me. I can’t wait to give back my knowledge and love and hopefully the children would want to follow in my footsteps as I did with my teachers!

I have taken care of family and friends’ children as well as teaching young children how to dance! Seeing them grow up has been amazing to see and has made me want to extend into career in childcare and teaching.

In my free-time, I dance, make art, play games and spend time with my best friend.

Kristy is our Area Manager at Ark Start. With over 20 years experience of working in Early Years in areas of deprivation, Kristy ran her own outstanding Nursery and is passionate about giving all children the best start in their early years of development.

Kristy has a passion for reading books and loves sharing books with children and supporting families to reconnect through stories and singing.

Kristy really enjoys going on holiday and spending lots of time with her children and grandchildren.

Molly is Director of Early Years at Ark and runs Ark Start nurseries. She is passionate about providing quality education for young children and has worked in the early years for over 12 years – as a nursery headteacher, nursery manager, reception teacher, and as a primary school senior leader responsible for safeguarding, SEN, Early Years and early reading, including synthetic phonics to name a few.

She loves singing and storytelling and knows how fun and motivating it is for young children to learn more about the world through stories, songs and experiences. Originally from New Zealand, Molly enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible and, in her spare time, she loves cuddling her cats.