Meet The Team

Our team is all qualified and brings a wealth of experience across early years education. Every member shares a deep commitment to nurturing each child as an individual, creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive.

Cinzia — Manager

I have over 10 years of experience in Early Years education in London, with more than half spent in leadership roles. Dolce Casa was born from a desire to offer families a smaller, more nurturing alternative — where every child is genuinely known and cared for.

Montessori Diploma Birth–7 · NCFE CACHE L4 · SENCO trained · Paediatric First Aid · BA in Arts · MA in Event Management · Trilingual: Italian, English, Spanish

Karina — Deputy Headteacher & SENCo

I bring extensive experience in early years leadership, SEND coordination and safeguarding. As Deputy Headteacher and SENCo, I led quality improvement and inclusive practice, working closely with families and professionals to support every child’s needs.

NCFE CACHE L4 Montessori · NCFE CACHE L3 SENCo · Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead · Paediatric First Aid · BA (Hons) Visual Arts with QTS · BA (Hons) History with QTS · Bilingual: English, Hungarian

Nasteho — Montessori Teacher

With 11 years in childcare across nurseries and nannying, I have a genuine passion for child-led play and watching children grow. I work closely with families to support each child’s holistic development.

Health & Social Care L2 · BTEC in Childcare

Sarah — Montessori Teacher

With 26 years of experience across nurseries, nannying and specialist settings from birth to teenage years, I bring warmth, knowledge and a calm, steady presence to our team.

NVQ L3 Early Years · Food Hygiene L2 · Paediatric First Aid

Najma — Montessori Teacher

I have over 10 years of experience in early years, combining nursery nursing with tuition support. I am passionate about each child’s individual journey and bring a bilingual warmth to our setting.

Childcare Level 1 & 2 · GCSEs including English, Maths & Science · Bilingual: English, Somali

Caitlin — Montessori Teacher (Joining September)

I have over 5 years of experience across early years settings in the UK, Italy and Switzerland, with SEN experience and a bilingual perspective. I am currently completing my Postgraduate Diploma in Montessori pedagogy.

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies · PG Diploma in Montessori (in progress) · Bilingual: English, Italian

We’d love to show you around and introduce you to our team.