Our Elmers End Team

 

Brittany Curtis

Nursery Manager

Nurturing Leader | Safeguarding Team

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Brittany is the Nursery Manager at Bellissima Elmers End and has been working in childcare since 2008. She began her Bellissima journey in December 2014 as the Baby Floor Leader at our Beckenham Junction site and has since supported the growth of our Elmers End nursery, which opened in April 2018.

Taking on the role of Nursery Manager at Elmers End has allowed Brittany to shape a motivated, driven team, create a stimulating educational environment for the children, and establish an organised, welcoming culture that parents can rely on. She is also an important member of the safeguarding team, ensuring every child is safe, happy, and supported.

 

Amy Swain

Deputy Manager

Ambitious Leader
Customer Service Expert
Early Years Enthusiast

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Amy has been part of Bellissima since 2015, working her way up from Baby Room Leader to Deputy Manager at Elmers End. With a background in retail, Amy brings expert customer service skills to her role, helping shape her team’s development and approach to families.

Hardworking, honest, and dedicated, Amy’s love for Early Years education shines through in her relationships with children and parents, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Becoming a mum in 2023 has added a new dimension to Amy’s role, allowing her to blend her professional expertise with real-life parenting experience. She now brings diverse skills as both a practitioner and a parent, understanding the needs and perspectives of families even more deeply.

 

Ilenia Nola

Team Leader

Passionate Role Model
Room Leader | Level 5

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Ilenia joined Bellissima in 2018 and has grown with us from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader, and now Team Leader. She’s passionate about creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where every child feels happy, valued, and confident to explore.

Ilenia loves working in Early Years “because it’s a happy and fun environment” and enjoys getting creative with the children — whether through role play, crafts, or storytelling. She finds real joy in watching the children discover new things and take pride in their achievements, knowing she’s helped to make those special moments happen.