Enhanced DBS checks as standard
Leadership team with MA and PGCE
Welcoming, experienced and multicultural staff
Qualified care and trusted nursery support
Children are cared for by practitioners trained to NCFE Level 5 Diploma or above, and our whole nursery is proud to be part of the National Day Nurseries Association. Safari Cubs Nursery Creche believes in recognising individuality and supporting your child at every step of the way. From leadership to daily care, a warm welcome and open-door approach underpins our culture, so you can easily get in touch whenever you need guidance or support.
Meet our nursery team
Fatoumata Bah – Nursery managing director
Fatoumata leads the Creche as a qualified early years teacher with a BA Hons in Childhood Studies and a PGCE in Early Years Education. Fatoumata is also currently working towards her MA in disability & rights. She has extensive experience working with children and is a mother of five. Fatoumata is fluent in English, French, Mandinka, Sosso, and Fulah, all dialects from Guinea.
Kertesha Morton – Nursery deputy manager
​Kertesha holds a Level 3 qualification and has many years of nursery experience around Leeds. She is our parents’ coordinator and brings considerable expertise to the team. Kertesha is also a mother of one.
Aiyana Porro – Nursery nurse
Aiyana is completing her Early Years PGCE and is a fluent Spanish speaker. She is trained as both a first aider and a lifeguard.
Taskeen Ali – Nursery nurse
Taskeen, a Level 3 qualified nurse, is our oral hygiene and admin coordinator. She is currently completing an apprenticeship in Early Years Management as well as a level 5 in childcare management, She serves as a fire warden, and has completed various childcare trainings. Taskeen, the eldest of five siblings, enjoys looking after children.
Imarni Morton – Nursery (Level 3)
​Imarni is working towards her Level 3 in childcare and is our trainee SEN coordinator, participating in extensive additional training. She enjoys working with children and caring for her many siblings.
Rosie Ali – Nursery nurse
Rosie joined in September 2025 and is currently undertaking her Level 3 Childcare qualification.
Zainab Arshad – Nursery nurse
Zainab joined in April 2026 and is currently undertaking her Level 3 Childcare qualification.
Hadiza Aliyu – Afterschool assistant
Hadiza joined in September 2024 and works closely with teachers and children with special educational needs.