About Our Team
Our Family That Nurture Your Child
Parents' biggest worry is not whether their three-year-old will learn their letters. It's whether they'll be truly loved, genuinely understood, and provided the same guidance & safety they offer them.
We can wholeheartedly promise you that your child will be cared for by a small family of qualified educators who view early years as a calling, many of whom have been a consistent face for us for over a decade.
Parents' biggest worry is not whether their three-year-old will learn their letters. It's whether they'll be truly loved, genuinely understood, and provided the same guidance & safety they offer them.
We can wholeheartedly promise you that your child will be cared for by a small family of qualified educators who view early years as a calling, many of whom have been a consistent face for us for over a decade.
Why our 90% Qualified Staff Matters for Your Child
Government requirements specify just 50% of staff need Level 3 qualifications, 90% of our team holds advanced certifications. This isn't about meeting standards – we opened snowflakes because we felt that government standards were not enough, it's about delivering your child the individualised expertise they deserve.
What This Means in Practice:
When your two-year-old struggles with separation anxiety, our Montessori-trained practitioner will be there to comfort them but also understand the developmental psychology behind attachment and use techniques to build security.
When your four-year-old shows readiness for reading, our Early Childhood Studies graduate recognises the precise moment to introduce phonics systematically.
Our team qualifications include:
Montessori diplomas
Early Childhood Studies degrees
EYFS specialist training
Speech and language development
certificates
Special educational needs expertise
Advanced safeguarding qualifications
Stability That Transforms Relationships
Many of our educators have been with us for over a decade. Some have dedicated twenty years to Snowflakes families. This exceptional retention creates something remarkable: genuine relationships between educators and children that deepen over years, not months.
What parents tell us this means:
"Sophie's key person still remembers details from when my older daughter was here five years ago"
"I don't have to explain my child's personality to a new teacher every term"
"The consistency means my son actually looks forward to nursery – he knows these people care about him"
This stability allows our team to build the trust that helps anxious toddlers become confident learners.
How Stable Teams Enable Our Systematic Approach
When educators know each child for years rather than months, they can:
Recognise subtle developmental readiness cues that inform our weekly planning.
Guide children toward appropriate challenges without forcing development.
Build on previous learning experiences rather than starting fresh each term.
Maintain the consistent expectations that help children feel secure while exploring.
Staff That Step in, But Also Know
When To Step Back
"Because Rachel has been with Emma for three years, she knows exactly when to step back and let her problem-solve, and when to offer gentle guidance. The understanding they have of each other is so reassuring for me".
Your Child's Key Person
Each child receives a dedicated key person who becomes their secure base at nursery. Unlike nurseries where this relationship shifts frequently, our low turnover means your child's key person often supports them from toddlerhood through school entry.
This special relationship provides:
Consistent daily care from someone who truly knows your child's needs, interests, and developmental patterns
Partnership with you in tracking progress and celebrating achievements across years
Emotional security that allows your child to take on appropriate challenges confidently
Communication that goes beyond daily updates to genuine insights about your child's growth
How We Build Exceptional Teams
Our recruitment process reflects our understanding that technical qualifications alone don't create exceptional educators. We seek individuals who combine professional expertise with a genuine understanding of child development.
Every Team Member Undergoes:
Enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive background screening
Values-based interviews focusing on child development philosophy and systematic approaches
Extensive Snowflakes methodology training including Montessori principles and EYFS integration
Mentoring partnerships with our experienced colleagues
Ongoing professional development in latest early years research
The result: Educators who don't just work here – they've chosen to build their careers supporting children's development through our specific systematic approach.
Continuous Excellence Through Professional Development
Our commitment to your child's development requires our team to stay current with evolving best practices. Regular training ensures our educators understand:
Latest research on early brain development and optimal learning conditions
Advanced observation techniques for tracking individual developmental progress
Innovative approaches to supporting children with diverse learning needs
Effective partnership strategies that keep parents genuinely informed
Safeguarding practices that exceed all requirements
Our staff don't just follow procedures – they understand the developmental reasoning behind every interaction with your child.
A Culture of Expertise and Connection
After 22 years, we've learned that exceptional early years education requires both professional competence and authentic relationships.
Our culture is built on the belief that these aren't separate qualities – they're inseparable. Because our team collaborates so closely over many years, they develop a deep, shared understanding of each child's journey.
This allows them to partner with you, not just as carers, but as genuine experts who can articulate exactly how today's play is building the skills for tomorrow's success.
Our educators don't just follow procedures – they understand the developmental reasoning behind every interaction with your child, whether that's guiding them toward appropriate challenges in our morning work cycles or celebrating breakthrough moments that signal readiness for the next developmental step.
Why Families Choose Our Team Approach
Parents don't just choose Snowflakes for our educational philosophy – they choose us because they trust our people.
After 22 years of careful team building, we've created something unique: a stable group of qualified professionals who genuinely understand child development and love supporting it.
The evidence parents see:
Our educators don't just follow procedures – they understand the developmental reasoning behind every interaction with your child, whether that's guiding them toward appropriate challenges in our morning work cycles or celebrating breakthrough moments that signal readiness for the next developmental step.
Meet Our Team in Action
While we protect our staff's privacy online, we warmly invite you to observe our educators during your visit. You'll witness the calm confidence that comes from years of experience combined with genuine understanding of each child's developmental needs.
During your visit, notice:
How naturally staff interact with individual children – using their names, referencing their interests and celebrating personal achievements
The way experienced educators guide activities without taking over children's discoveries
Professional competence balanced with authentic warmth about each child's progress
Staff who can articulate exactly how specific activities support your child's individual development
Your Invitation
The best way to understand what makes our team exceptional is to observe them supporting children's development during our morning work cycles. You'll see why parents consistently tell us their children genuinely love coming to nursery – and why they trust us with their most precious relationships.
Ready to meet our team? Book your visit to see how 22 years of careful team building creates the stability and expertise your child deserves.
Grand Union Village - Branch Address:
8 Higham Mews
NORTHOLT,
UB5 6FP
Phone:
02088458998Regulatory Authority ID:
EY394004
Date Registered by
Regulatory Authority:10 Sep 2009
Lady Margaret Road - Branch Address:
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SOUTHALL,UB1 2BL
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Comer Crescent,
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