Orla (NNC-65)

A highly experienced childcare professional with over 20 years of expertise supporting families throughout the early years, she offers a wealth of knowledge in newborn care, child development, and family support. Her qualifications include Level 3 Nursery Teacher, Level 4 Maternity Nurse, Level 6 Sleep Consultant, and Infant Feeding Coach, enabling her to provide comprehensive guidance tailored to the individual needs of each child and family.

Drawing on Montessori and Steiner philosophies, she creates nurturing, development-focused environments that encourage children's independence, confidence, and natural curiosity. Her approach supports motor, language, cognitive, and social development through purposeful play, consistent routines, and age-appropriate learning experiences.

She has extensive experience caring for newborns, including twins, and is equally confident providing daytime or overnight maternity support. Her calm, organised, and reassuring manner enables her to establish healthy sleep routines, support infant feeding, and guide families through the important early stages of a child's development with professionalism and sensitivity.

Bilingual in Portuguese and English, she works comfortably with international families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Known for her discretion, reliability, and thoughtful approach, she builds trusting relationships with parents while creating safe, stimulating environments where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and thrive at their own pace. She is particularly passionate about outdoor learning and believes in giving children the freedom and confidence to discover the world around them.