The story behind our family-run childcare services
When child psychologist Maryam came to the UK in the 1980’s, she struggled to find the dedicated and caring childcare she had been accustomed to back home. This inspired her to start a nursery in London that reflects her heritage: one where raising a child takes a village and everyone involved becomes family.
A few years before retiring, Maryam brought both of her daughters on board to pass it on to the next generation. Her daughter Azi took over in 2010 and still heads up the family-run nursery today.
We continue to live and breathe Maryam’s warmth, dedication, affection and care in everything we do. Guided by our family legacy, we’re driven to provide the exceptional childcare Maryam passed on to us.
And as is in her nature, Maryam still stops by regularly so you very well may meet her yourself one day!
“The staff are always kind, patient, and engaging. It’s clear how much they care about the children.”
— Jenna L. (daynurseries.co.uk, July 2025)
“Family is one of nature’s masterpieces.”
Spotlight on Azi
Azi Alamani is the Owner and Director of Maryam’s Nursery and has worked in early years education and childcare for 19 years. Having grown up surrounded by the children her mother cared for, Azi experienced Maryam’s passion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional early years education first-hand.
After completing her degree, Azi chose to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Her dedication to the children and families at our central London nurseries is at the heart of everything she does, and she is passionate about creating nurturing environments where every child can thrive.
Most recently, Azi was appointed as a member of the Westminster Education Partnership Board (EPB), representing the Early Years Private, Independent (PVI) sector for Westminster City Council. In this role, she contributes to strategic discussions and collaboration between education providers and the local authority, helping to improve educational outcomes for children and families across Westminster.
As the PVI sector representative, Azi brings valuable insight from the early years community, contributing to discussions on education, inclusion, safeguarding, and child development. She is incredibly proud to represent both the wider early years sector and the Maryam’s Nursery community, ensuring the voices of children, families, and early years providers help shape the future of education in Westminster.
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