Mariana Manique

Reliable, proactive, and compassionate Early Years Educator with hands-on experience supporting children's development in nursery and home settings. Skilled in creating engaging EYFS-based activities, maintaining strong parent communication, and supporting children's emotional wellbeing and personal care. A creative and adaptable team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to providing safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments.

NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER at Happy Feet Day Nursery (2026-08 – Present)

• Support the Nursery Manager with the overall running of the nursery.
• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality care and practice in line with the EYFS.
• Promote and safeguard children's welfare, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support staff supervision, performance management, appraisals and professional development.
• Assist with curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, local authority, health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers through effective communication.
• Support staff deployment, ratios, room organisation and daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, documentation and record keeping.

NURSERY ROOM MANAGER at Tiny Toes Day Nursery (2026-07 – 2026-08)

• Lead the day-to-day running of the room, maintaining a safe, clean and organised environment.
• Deliver high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Support, coach and mentor practitioners to promote effective teamwork and practice.
• Plan and oversee engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Monitor the quality of planning, observations and parent communications.
• Complete and oversee daily indoor and outdoor risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate nursery app records, including meals, sleep, nappies, accidents and medication.
• Build strong relationships with parents through daily communication, app updates and handovers.

EARLY YEARS NURSERY PRACTITIONER at Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School (2023-11 – 2026-06)

• Support children's learning and development through engaging free-flow and structured activities
• Manage a key group of 11 children, providing personal care, emotional support, and developmental guidance
• Complete EYFS observations, baseline assessments, and termly reviews
• Build positive relationships with parents through regular updates and parents' evenings
• Prepare nutritious meals and support children during mealtimes
• Work collaboratively within the nursery team to maintain a safe and stimulating environment
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training

CHILDMINDER / BABYSITTER at Private family in Windsor (2021-10 – 2022-05)

• Cared for a 2-year-old child in a safe and nurturing home environment
• Planned creative indoor and outdoor activities to support learning and development
• Supported daily routines including meals, bath time, nappies, and bedtime
• Maintained clear communication with parents regarding wellbeing and daily progress

LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR (2024 – 2026)

BA(Hons) in Fashion Design – MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY (2018 – 2021) Extended Diploma in Art and Design in fashion as a specialism – HARROW COLLEGE (2016 – 2018) GCSE's – SION MANNING (2012 – 2015)