The Best Nursery Team in London
At Hatching Dragons, we are a family with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas and life experiences, and we have created a supportive and inclusive environment so that all of our staff, parents and children feel welcome. Internationally travelled and trained, our team come from all over the world to bring a depth of experience that is second to none!
Driving Diversity & Inclusivity
We believe that diverse teams deliver dynamism and progression. It's one of the reasons we felt that education needed to draw on the best of what the world has to offer - just as we believe that with diverse sets of people, organisations can engineer the best ideas and ways of working.
We've worked hard to ensure that our language mix is reflected in our ethnocultural mix, providing progression and opportunities for those from all walks of life and are proud to be one of the few companies in the UK that have fair representation and pay across its entire workforce and, in particular, board-level participation. This is why we were recognised in the top 20 companies that drive female empowerment forward by JP Morgan in 2021.
Our Central Team

Cenn John
Cenn is the CEO and Founder of Hatching Dragons. He set it up in 2015, after the birth of his son, Nai. Searching for an early years model that spoke to his interest in things international, he came up short and decided to set about building a preschool brand that delivered what others were not. A Mandarin speaker who's worked in the fields of politics, international relations and education, since graduating with an MA in Chinese and Japanese from the University of Edinburgh, Cenn has studied in Tsinghua, Fudan and worked with the University of Cambridge and UCL on second language acquisition developments in technology.

Kristina Preidyte
Kristina is the Area Manager of the Hatching Dragons Nursery. She is an Arts Academy graduate and boasts a decade-long early years journey. Proficient in 3 languages, she bridges cultures. With rich experience aiding SEN children and families via support networks, she's a cornerstone for growth. Qualified at levels 2 through 5 in Early Years Leadership and Education, her commitment shines. Kristina is also a fervent Makaton sign language advocate which she believes to be a vital connecting bridge between languages in bilingual education. Kristina’s passion lies in nurturing and unifying through language and education, driving transformative change.

Elliott Gaspar
Elliott is our fractional CFO and COO, who is responsible for managing all systems and back office processes across the group, ensuring that the nursery schools can focus on what they need to: optimal education for your children. From finance through to HR & staffing; from customer service and knowledge sharing, Elliott's expertise lies in structuring commercial operations for scale, ensuring that culture, process and performance are geared towards delivering what our families expect of us - the best not just in education, but in experience.
Customer Service Team

Joceale Tanola
Joceale is one of our exceptional Customer Engagement Officers at Hatching Dragons! With a distinguished track record of over a year in the field, Joceale is committed to delivering unparalleled service and support to our valued customers. Her unwavering dedication to assisting others is evident in all her endeavors.

Cindy Barde
Cindy is also one of our esteemed Customer Engagement Officers at Hatching Dragons Nursery. Cindy excels in managing tickets and deals, ensuring our customers receive exceptional care and satisfaction. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service truly distinguishes her. With Cindy as part of our team, your child's needs will be met with precision and care. She goes above and beyond to ensure every family feels valued and welcomed at our nursery.

Erika Maneja
Erika is one of our caring Customer Engagement Officers. With a passion for early childhood development and a dedication to exceptional service, Erika is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're a parent seeking enrollment information or a caregiver with questions about our programs, Erika will certainly provide friendly assistance and ensure a smooth experience for you and your little ones. Let's nurture happy beginnings together!
Would you like to join our team?
We look for the best, most talented and educationally inspiring people to join our team of teachers across our group. If you're artistic, energetic, musically minded and linguistically aligned, we want to hear from you!