Welcome to Top Toddlers

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

Sonia Fernandes

Lead Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Hi there, I am Sonia, I am the Lead Early Years Educator for our Beautiful Babies and Outstanding Ones. I have been working in early years since 2014, I am working with Building  Blocks since 2017. I have a bachelor's degree in education and master's in Early Years Education. I have worked alongside all age groups, and I am grateful for being able to support and take part on children learning and development. I have a son who is within our Kids Club having been through all of our classrooms. I speak fluent English and Portuguese and in my spare time I love spending time with my family, traveling, spending plenty of time in nature walks, exercising, reading and shopping.


Danielle Shafique

Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid trained

I joined Building  Blocks in June 2018. I have gained experience in working with all age groups whilst working in previous settings. I’ve always wanted to work with children and knew it was what I wanted to do since I left school. I studied my Level 1 and Level 2 Childcare in college and completed my Level 3 while I was working at my previous setting. I love being a key carer and building those special bonds with the children. Whilst with the children, I enjoy teaching them new songs, and love to dance with them. I enjoy going to explore new places, such as the countryside and

I love spending time with my family and friends. I love going on holiday and Greece is my favourite destination.


Baylee Francis

Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained

My name is Baylee, I joined Building  Blocks in March 2023. I completed a Health and Social Care level 1 qualification in March 2023. My previous experience was working in a nursery setting with children aged 6 months old to 5 years old. I have also cared for children as a baby sitter for a variety of families, ages ranging from 1 years old to 10 years old. Looking after my younger sister for several years, supported my decision to pursue a career in childcare. 

I am currently completing my level 3 and am looking forward to sharing my new knowledge with the staff team. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to music, playing games and hanging out with my younger sister.


Stephanie Soliman

Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer

Paediatric First Aid Trained

I have been working at Building  Blocks since May 2018 and have loved gaining experience in various classrooms. I love being a key carer and watching the children learn and discover new things through play and expand their imagination. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to new places and spending time outdoors.


Shivani Jaswal

Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer

My name is Shivani. I joined Building  Blocks in May 2024. I am an Early Years Educator with an NVQ Level 2 in Children and Young People’s Workforce. My previous experience is working in a Nursery for over 4years where I have supervised and supported the learning and development of children aged from 18 months old to 4years old. Since July 2023, I worked as a sports coach at a summer camp. I have also worked at Lego clubs covering at 2/3 different Primary schools supporting children aged 5 years old to 8 years old. What is important to me is the wellbeing of the children, this is my main priority, supporting their learning, through having fun and providing educational activities, tracking their development through observations to ensure the right level of support is provided throughout their time at nursery. I enjoy travelling, Cooking, Fitness and going Shopping.


Bo Lu i

Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer

My name is Bo, I joined Building Blocks in January 2025, I'm a proud first-generation British-born Hong Kong Chinese. After working in various Customer service and Hospitality roles, I have developed various skills, such as good listening, effective communication and strong IT skills which will be useful when working as part of a team. Caring for my wonderful stepdaughter, I realised that I'm a natural carer and educator. I have recently signed up for my level 3 and look forward to expanding my knowledge further. I adore caring for and interacting with children to see them flourish and develop to their fullest potential. I have a wide variety of interests in arts, music, science, sports, which allows me to connect with others in an engaging way. I love to teach, travel and learn about different cultures. I enjoy expanding my knowledge and understanding of the world; how things work on a scientific level. I enjoy warm sunny weather and making others laugh and smile!


Tyeesha Calliste

Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer

My name is Tyeesha. I joined Building  Blocks in June 2025. I have previously worked in childcare as an Early Years Educator via an agency working with children aged 3 months to 4 years of age. I am always looking to further develop my knowledge and skills so that I can further support young children’s minds to develop to their fullest potential. 

In my spare time I enjoy going on trips, baking, arts and crafts and spending time with my friends, and family.