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About Mini Treasures in Merryfield

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Our Merryfield nursery cares for children from two months to 5 years old. Our mission is a flexible approach that supports every child, irrespective of age, stage or ability. Inclusion isn't an add-on here. It's how we work.

Meet The Manager

Hanifa is the Nursery Manager at Mini Treasures Merryfield, holding a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education. She is also a qualified First Aider, Fire Marshal and Designated Safeguarding Officer. With additional qualifications in Children and Young People's Mental Health and LEAN Organisation Management, Hanifa is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.

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Meet The Manager

Hanifa is the Nursery Manager at Mini Treasures Merryfield, holding a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education. She is also a qualified First Aider, Fire Marshal and Designated Safeguarding Officer. With additional qualifications in Children and Young People's Mental Health and LEAN Organisation Management, Hanifa is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a dynamic and flexible approach that supports every child, irrespective of their age, stage or ability.

Our Philosophy

To support us in meeting this mission, our approach to learning is as inclusive as possible and we have created a unique philosophy that combines thinking from Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest School curricula.

By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children feel empowered and ready to learn.

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Who We Are

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Mini Treasures got its start over 10 years ago by owner Sharon Siwoku when she was looking for a nursery for her own child and wanted to create a space that didn’t simply help children to hit developmental milestones, but saw them as independent and curious little learners.

“When my son was one year old, I was looking for a quality and family-orientated setting where every child would be seen as an individual and able to thrive in a home-from-home environment where children's imagination and curiosity are enhanced by the educators and the environment.”

Sharon Sikwou, Owner of Mini Treasures Nurseries

As a small group of nurseries, each of our settings has been carefully designed to foster early learning in a fun and safe environment. We strive to make every day engaging for children, using a combination of Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach thinking to provide an environment that gives children the opportunity to use natural and authentic resources to enhance their learning.

We believe our innovative approach gives children a bright and positive start in life as we encourage both exploration and discovery as well as emotional intelligence and building friendships.

Merging Teaching and Childcare

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A toddler in a striped shirt reaches toward colorful ribbons beside a small white table with a picture book on it.

We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our setting. 

By developing our programs with childcare specialists and taking inspiration from a number of philosophies, including Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest Schools, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.

At Mini Treasures, we combine teaching and childcare to foster an environment of love and support that also inspires children to have a love for learning.

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About Our Team

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The Mini Treasures family includes a diverse team of passionate educators who are committed to your child’s success.

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Sharon Siwoku

Director

BA Hons Early Childhood Studies

Early Years Professional Status

At Mini Treasures, we aim to provide the best possible care for children in a loving and caring environment that will enable and prepare them for future learning so that they may become independent and successful in further education establishments.

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Hanifa Begom

Manager

What to Expect from Mini Treasures

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Our mission is to provide the highest quality childcare in Morden/Castlemead/Merryfield, if not the world!

As part of our commitment, we provide all of our children with:

  • Multiple Settling In Visits to enable you and your child to adjust to this new experience, as well as bond with your Key Worker and understand their role as your point of contact and your child’s primary carer.

  • Healthy chef-prepared meals each day that meet dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian

  • The opportunity to explore the surroundings with field trips to local parks and libraries

  • Events that allow children to learn more about the world around them and visits from local community members including the police and firefighters

  • Outdoor play teaches little ones how to respect and interact with nature in a meaningful way.

  • A diverse, all-inclusive environment where all cultures and traditions are honoured and respected.

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Come and see how we do things at Merryfield, and talk to us about your child's individual needs. Book a tour or call.