Below please find an overview of the team that will be caring for and developing your child

My name is Dorothy Baker and I joined Building Blocks in June 2021. I have worked in the catering industry since 2004 for Wandsworth Council Social Services, SEND schools, Academies and colleges. Throughout my career, I have developed my knowledge and skills in Food Hygiene, Health & Safety of the Environment, and attended the ISCC Health & Safety Training Workshop. I am hard working, punctual, and passionate about cooking, enjoy working as part of a team!  In my spare time, I enjoy painting, drawing, sewing, cleaning and spending time with family and grandchildren, who are very important to me.

My name is Justyna I joined Building Blocks in March 2024, I was born in Poland and moved with my parents to Scotland. During this time, I studied and gained my Level 1-3 in Professional cookery at the Edinburgh College, which I really enjoyed. Recently, I moved down to London and I am looking forward to more experiences working in a kitchen environment, to gain new skills. I am hard-working, punctual, and passionate about cooking. I also enjoy working as part of a team! In my free time, I like to spend time in the kitchen cooking for friends and family. I relax by reading books and travelling to different countries to experience different cultures.

My name is Harmony, I joined Building Blocks in April 2023. I am a highly motivated individual who has worked in the childcare industry for 5 years, working with children aged 1 -5yrs old. I am a happy bubbly character who likes bringing out the best in people and working as part of a team. Working in childcare is a very rewarding job, what is important to me is to create a healthy relationships with the children, to provide a high standard of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills throughout the setting. I enjoy anything creative or mucky! Art and crafts, dressing up and role play. In my spare time I enjoy Musical Theatre and sports.

My name is Shakira, I re-joined Building Blocks in September 2023, to further gain professional experience within the Early Years sector. Previously I worked at our Dundonald Nursery with children aged 3 months old to 12 months old.

I am a Psychology graduate who is due to start a Master’s Degree in Child Development. I am a kind, understanding and patient individual who enjoys watching movies, having desserts and spending quality time with my family.

My name is Ally I joined Building Blocks in March 2024. I’m a bubbly, inquisitive and caring person currently studying my A-levels, and hoping to study Biology at university next year. I have previously worked part time in a cafe and as an assistant at a hair salon. What is important to me are my friends and family, my health and my education. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outside in nature or chilling watching a film.

My name is Salma I joined Building Blocks in April 2024. I graduated with a Marketing Bachelor from Ryerson University in Canada. I previously worked as a Marketing Manager in Egypt. I have just migrated to the UK and I am excited to start my career in childcare. I have a kind positive attitude. In my spare time I enjoy Reading, Colouring, listening to music, and going for walks.

My name is Rashmi Nanwani, and I joined Building Blocks in June 2021. I am patient, attentive, and people regularly associate me with being nurturing. I have a flexible approach and adapt easily to new environments, will ask questions to further gain knowledge and experience in childcare. In my spare time, I enjoy going to museums, exhibitions, spending quality time with my family, and I recently learnt a new skill, knitting. I have completed my Level 3 in Childcare and Education, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I am looking forward to putting it to use and developing my journey further.

I have worked for Building Blocks as a Driver since 2008 and hold a degree in Design and Technology. I enjoy my role with Building Blocks as everyday with the children is a different day. I do the Nursery School morning and evening shuttle runs and assist with the Kids Club school runs. I enjoy taking the children swimming and to Forest School and supporting on Holiday Club trips. I am a family man and enjoy spending time with my Grandchildren outside of work.

My name is Rebecca, I joined Building Blocks in April 2025, I am an artist, and I have just completed a Master's at the Royal Drawing School. I am fun-loving, enthusiastic, and kind. I previously worked with children, supporting them through art. In my spare time, I like to draw, write, go dancing and travel with my friends.