Our Canada Water Nursery Teachers

Kristina Preidyte, Area Manager

Kristina has worked in the Early Years Sector for the last 8 years and now brings her wealth of experience and passion to Hatching Dragons. Trilingual herself, she understands fully the benefits of bilingual education. Her biggest hope is to help children foster an appreciation of our world and her secret talent is her incredible baking skills.Kristina also  graduated from Arts Academy with an Award and has experience supporting and working with families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Kristina holds an Enhanced DBS Check, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Officer.

LIngwen Huang, Deputy Manager

Lingwen has a wealth of experience within the field and  loves witnessing children’s growth and  development. She holds a Level 5 Qualification in Early Years Education and is proficient in safeguarding policies & EYFS frameworks. Lingwen works within the Baby Room team and supports Kristina as a Deputy Principle. Lingwen enjoys Yoga, Travelling and photography.Lingwen holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Baby Room Team

Tasnim, Apprentice

Tasnim  has joined our team in Canada Water as an Apprentice. Tasnim is working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant. Tasnim enjoys reading books in her spare time and spending her time with her loved ones. Tasnim holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Delphine, Early Years Educator

Martelle, Part Qualified Early Years Educator

Martelle started her career in Early Years in 2013 when she started her apprenticeship.  Martelle hold a Level 2 in Childcare and has an .Enhanced DBS Check

Blue Dragons and Preschool Team

Zainab, Apprentice

Zainab joined our team in Canada Water as an Apprentice and is currently studying for  a  Level 3 Early Years Educator. Zainab hold a Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and social care . From a young age, Zainab wanted to work with children and was inspired from looking after her baby sister.Zainab spends her time reading new books, going for long walks and enjoys cookings.Zainab holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Hatching Dragons Support Staff 

Joy Zhu, Qualified Early Years Educator

Joy has spent the last 6 years working in the Education Sector, she has a range of experience working overseas and within the Early Years and Primary school sector.Joy hold a Master in Education and is a Chinese Qualified Teacher. Joy chose to working with children as she has enjoys seeing the  children progress. She enjoys  creating  Chinese culture related activities and engaging with the children.Joy enjoys playing the  piano, guitar and  singing.Joy  holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Sadaf, Early Years Assistant

Sadaf  joined the schools as an Early Years Assistant in 2022, she works part time  to support the teams with the children daily routines whilst studying for her Nursing Degree at Kings College. Sadaf   holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

Mozghan, Early Years Assistant

Mozghan has recently joined the team on a part time basis. Mozghan started her career working with children as a childminder, she then starting working with agencies before joining our team.Mozghan  wanted to work with children as she is a  mother herself and wanted to continue to support young  children's development and growth. Mozghan holds an Enhanced DBS Check.