The Maryam’s Ethos
The tree of life welcomes & shelters us beneath its boughs, bearing fruit to sustain us. It is home to a vibrant community of creatures. It grows & flourishes, connecting us to our roots. It is our family tree.
What is our unique teaching method?
Your child’s growth and development is at the heart of everything we do. With the help of Dr Elenor Kitto and Dr Helen Bradford, we’ve developed our own method of teaching at Maryam’s nursery.
With the love and support of our team, each child is encouraged to develop in their unique way, and our activities are tailored specifically to fit every child’s needs.
A family-centred approach to teaching
Our unique teaching method is centred around developing and growing together as a family.
Through our community-based activities, we encourage children to learn about the world around them through active feeling, touching, exploring and imitating.
Every child is unique
Every day, we run tutor assisted educational classes, either in groups or on an individual basis. We are continually observing and assessing your child to ensure that all our activities are suitable for their unique learning path.
We incorporate elements of a healthy lifestyle, such as organic nutrition and frequent activities in nature, into our daily activities to instigate positive habits from an early stage.
“They plan fun and educational activities for the kids, cook delicious and nutritious meals, and go above and beyond to make sure we stay informed about our child’s day via the app. We absolutely love Maryam’s and cannot recommend them enough.”
— Bridget K. (daynurseries.co.uk, July 2025)
The people involved
As a second-generation family-owned early years nursery, we’re very hands-on in the running of our daycare facility. Azi, who head’s up Maryam’s, is directly involved in the day-to-day activities, and Maryam herself checks in every so often to make sure everything’s running as it should.
We work with a number of professionals in the field of early years to plan the daily schedule and are also incredibly lucky to have a dedicated team of carers that excel in what they do.
Our Family StoryDr Eleanor Kitto
Dr Eleanor Kitto is a specialist in Early Years and Primary Education. She is currently Programme Leader for the Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) PGCE Programme at UCL Institute of Education (IOE).
She has taught across Early Years and Primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programmes and on the Early Years Education MA Programme.
In addition, Eleanor works in the Centre for Teacher and Early Years Education (CTEY) which is based at the IOE, and supports the development of Early Childhood Education through international collaborations.
After completing a BA (Hons) in Primary Education, Early Years with QTS degree, Eleanor worked as an Early Years and Primary School Teacher for 15 years, whilst also completing an MA in Education (MA Ed) and a Doctorate in Education (EdD).
Dr Helen Bradford
Dr Helen Bradford is an early years consultant with a background in nursery teaching. She has taught and led on early years courses at the University of Cambridge and UCL Institute of Education.
Her research incorporates aspects of child literacy development, including how children learn through play.
Her PhD looked at two-year-old children and their early engagement with writing. She has written many publications over the past twenty years on effective early years practice.
Ready to give your child the best start?
Book a private tour to explore our nurturing learning spaces and meet our dedicated team. Discover how we support each child’s growth and development at Maryam’s Nursery.
