"Hello, I'm Varsha Patel, the founder and director of Brightkidz Preschool. My journey into early years began after the birth of my second daughter, when I found it increasingly difficult to balance work and family life. I wanted a career that would allow me to be close to my children while also doing something meaningful, something that felt nurturing, supportive and aligned with my values as a mother. It was through this experience that my passion for childcare truly began. Having my own children showed me just how important those early years are, and inspired me to create a family like nursery where every child is cared for as if they were our own.

I hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare and have always been passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children and their families, one that truly feels like a home from home. I believe that every child is unique and deserves to be celebrated, supported and encouraged to learn at their own pace through play, discovery and loving guidance. Brightkidz was born out of my vision to offer high quality care with strong family values at its heart. I'm still very much hands on and involved in the daily running of the nursery, making sure that every child who walks through our doors feel safe, loved and inspired to grow.

Working closely with families is incredibly important to me, and I believe that the strongest foundations for learning come from meaningful relationships between children, practitioners and parents. It's a joy and privilege to be part of each child's early journey, and I am so proud of the caring, dedicated team we have here at Brightkidz."