A LITTLE ABOUT US
At Galaxy Explorers we believe in creating a world of learning through discovery, play and adventure. We work together with families to nurture your child’s inquisitive mind and natural thirst for learning. We help your child create a brighter future by providing a positive, caring, happy environment that stimulates a healthy mind and body.
OUR MISSION
STIMULATING
We aim to create an environment that will stimulate your child's imagination and make them feel comfortable to express their own ideas.
PROFESSIONAL
Our team will always maintain a professional relationship with parents. We are sensitive to the nature of the role we play in your child's life and will always aim to get the balance right.
ACCOUNTABLE
We will always be accountable for your child's wellbeing whilst in our care, our priority is to provide a safe and secure setting for your child.
CHILD CENTERED
Our primary objective is to put your child at the centre of our universe and ensure a thriving environment for your child.
EXCEPTIONAL
We will always strive for excellence when it comes to the health, well being, and education of your child.
OUR MISSION
STIMULATING
We aim to create an environment that will stimulate your child's imagination and make them feel comfortable to express their own ideas.
PROFESSIONAL
Our team will always maintain a professional relationship with parents. We are sensitive to the nature of the role we play in your child's life and will always aim to get the balance right.
ACCOUNTABLE
We will always be accountable for your child's wellbeing whilst in our care, our priority is to provide a safe and secure setting for your child.
CHILD CENTERED
Our primary objective is to put your child at the centre of our universe and ensure a thriving environment for your child.
EXCEPTIONAL
We will always strive for excellence when it comes to the health, well being, and education of your child.
THE THEORY BEHIND
OUR PRACTICE
At Galaxy Explorers we follow the EYFS which is the Early Years Statutory Framework from birth until the end of reception. We implement the 7 areas of learning through planned, purposeful play, with a mix of child initiated (leading from the child’s interest) and adult led activities.
Every child is unique and learns and develops at different rates. With positive attachments through the key person role and an enabling environment, your child will grow, learn and develop in a safe, stimulating and fun setting.
We focus on the stage and ability of every child and support them in the 3 prime areas which are the basis for successful learning in the other 4 specific areas. The 3 prime areas reflect the key skills and capacities all children need to develop and learn effectively and become ready for school.
We Use eyLog to engage parents and help them to understand their child’s development on a more regular and real-time basis, through their child’s learning journey. Parents can view their child’s observations, reports, daily diaries, accident/incident sheets, progress reports and view or send messages from/to the nursery.
We Use eyLog to engage parents and help them to understand their child’s development on a more regular and real-time basis, through their child’s learning journey. Parents can view their child’s observations, reports, daily diaries, accident/incident sheets, progress reports and view or send messages from/to the nursery.
THE 3 PRIME AREAS
PERSONAL,
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; allowing them to form positive relationships and develop respect for others
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENT
To create a learning environment where children can develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations
PHYSICAL
DEVELOPMENT
Providing opportunities for children to develop their co-ordination, control and movement. Helping children understand the importance of physical activity and make healthy choices in relation to food
THE 4 SPECIFIC AREAS
UNDERSTANDING
OF THE WORLD
Guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe, and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.
LITERACY
Encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. Creating an environment that ignites their interest.
MATHEMATICS
Helping children to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers; and to describe shape, spaces and measure.
EXPRESSIVE
ARTS & DESIGN
Enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities including art, music, dance and design.
MEET OUR TEAM
KERRY LAMBOURNE
Our Nursery Manager Kerry started her career in Childcare 23 years ago. Her aim is to make a positive difference to all children who are under her team’s care and their families as well. Kerry prides herself on being approachable, not just to children but parents alike. She also ensures that her team have the same passion to create a nurturing and caring environment. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her daughter, partner and friends, she also enjoys reading and swimming.
PATRICIA HEHIR
Our Deputy Manager Trish started working in a nursery in Ireland from the age of 16 as part of a summer job and she’s never looked back! Trish went on to obtain an Early Childhood Care & Education degree at University and she has 13 years’ experience of working in a nursery setting. Trish moved to London in 2015. She enjoys seeing children develop and reach key milestones under her care. She also believes that building strong relationships with parents is key to the child’s development in a nursery setting. Trish is a great organiser and she also loves letting her creative side out which you’ll see evidenced on our display boards! In her spare time, Trish enjoys swimming and going for long walks.
BHAVIKA PATEL
Bhavika is a co-owner of Galaxy Explorers. Bhavika has over 17 years’ experience working in childcare. She has worked both in the US as a nursery manager and as a nursery manager in London. Bhavika shows a true passion for the work that she does and this can be verified by the parents as well as the children for whom she has been responsible. She has won numerous awards and prizes in her previous employment including employee of the year across all nursery sites. She has also demonstrated her dedication to her career by achieving Outstanding OFSTED ratings on all the sites where she has worked and managed. Whenever she has a chance, Bhavika enjoys travelling and is also a keen reader.
TRISHA PATEL
Trisha is a co-owner of Galaxy Explorers. Unlike the rest of the management team Trisha is new to childcare. However, she has a strong commercial, operations and HR background, her last job having been as Global HR & Operations director for a software consulting company, and previous to that working as a Commercial & Strategic business manager in the banking industry. During her spare time, Trisha enjoys spending time with her 1 nephew and 6 nieces, she also enjoys reading and travelling.