Milkshake Montessori Nursery School is proud to have a well qualified staff team who are key to our seccess. Our staff all have a variety of qualifications starting at NVQ3 and Early Childhood Degrees.

Currently we have one fully qualified Early Years Proffessional Status (EYPS) and three further staff gaining this prestigious status by the end of 2010.

Please take a moment to meet our senior staff:

Sonya Kanchan Lal - Owner

I am Sonya and I started Milkshake Montessori in 2004. I have enjoyed watching the nursery grow over the years and I am very proud of the quality of care and education that my tean offer children in the local area. I have completed my Montessori teaching Diploma as well as gaining my Early Years Professional Status. I have 2 children of my own a son and a daughter both of who come to Milkshake. I can often be found all over the nursery helping out with all sorts of different things.

Megan McClellan - Manager

I am originally from South Africa. I have been working in the Early years sector since 2003. I started at Milkshake Montessori in 2007 and in 2010 I took over the role as Manager. I have completed my Montessori training and NVQ 3 in Childcare. Recently I completed my BA in Early Years with first class honours at Kingston University. I will also be an Early Years Professional at the end of 2010. I love the Montessori philosophy and the way it supports children to develop their holistic learning. When I am not at Milkshake I am kept busy with my dogs and horse.

Geraldine Hill - Head Teacher & Early Years Professional

My name is Geraldine, I am the head teacher at Milkshake. I have recently completed my Montessori training and have my Early Years Professional Status. I have a varied background in teaching within the early years which includes working in China Hong Kong and Indonesia. I am an advocate of the Montessori philosophy and strive to help each child acheive their full potential.