Kane is an individual with a knack for anything that calls for imaginative thought. Through recent years, Kane has dedicated himself to working on his musical craft in order to inspire the youth and younger generations. Kane is a skilled cook and an experienced baker, and is also well versed in creating props and costumes from cardboard, drawing, and other arts and crafts that require hands-on efforts. Kane’s creative sessions are packed with varied creative activities that span from music to decorating cookies and painting. He is jovial, always smiling and warm and kids tend to get along with him easily. Aiming to hone his own skill, and generate the creative spark within those who Kane works with, he is the perfect choice for showing the children a brighter future.

Nina is an experienced Early Years practitioner, teacher and creative nanny from Scotland. Nina has extensive experience both as a nanny and babysitter as well as a Teaching Assistant and Nursery Nurse and has 4 years previous employment as a Musical Theatre and Drama tutor leading her own classes with children ranging from ages 4 to 15. She has also led summer drama camps as well as giving up her time to volunteer at the Cats Protection League as she is a huge animal lover! Nina supports children in developing creative skills as well as undertaking personal and social development related to their interests and understanding of the world. Nina prides herself in creating a vibrant and effective learning space and encouraging growth and development through music, books and arts and crafts. She is passionate about engaging in play activities and being creative to enhance development when working with children, and she loves to introduce children to one of her favourite books growing up – The Magic Faraway Tree! Nina has previously worked as a Children’s Entertainer, which included attending children’s birthday parties and events dressed as a variety of Disney characters and teaching songs, choreographies and playing games – which was definitely one of her favourite jobs! Nina has a qualification from Glasgow University after completing their ‘Access to a Career in Teaching’ course. Nina has also completed a training course with Michael Richardson ‘Working with Transgender and Non-Binary Students’ which allowed her to learn more on how to support children and offer a safe space.

Christina is an Artist from East London and she a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Graphic Design. She loves painting, photography, creative baking and writing. Christina loves working with children that have a passion for painting, storytelling/creative writing, and digital arts. She has worked with kids from the ages of 0 - 17 years old and loves engaging them in creative activities that help the child explore their creative gifts. When Christina is working with a child she wants to make sure that the child feels heard and seen so she is able to get to know the child's personality to better help them on their creative journey.

Olivia is a multidisciplinary talent, a musician and actor with a Master degree in Musical Theatre. When she is not performing, you can find her teaching piano/guitar/ukulele/voice, or nannying. Working with children is a big part of her life and she has over 7 years of experience working creatively with children as a creative nanny. She tells us she aspires to be a renowned child entertainer and open her own theatre school for children in the future. Her creative experiences are jam-packed with activities that enable the children to expand their knowledge of music and theatre as well as explore all facets of artistic creation. You can expect imaginative and sensory play from her, tons of fun, arts and craft, puppetry, and especially musical theatre and acting focussed activities to inspire your child to be confident, bold and creative!

Veronika is a musician, film composer, and music producer from Austria, who is now based in East London. Her primary passion is music and as it is such an important part of her life she would love to pass on the knowledge she has picked up in the past years. She has worked for a number of high-profile clients in the childcare industry and recently ventured out into opening up her own teaching/tutoring company and being self-employed. Veronika is a professional clarinet player and a self-taught pianist. Next to all the musical adventures, she loves to cook, bake, sew and read. Growing up in the Alps in Austria she loves outdoor activities, games, and outdoor sports. She is fun, patient, discrete, very caring and loving, a great teacher, clean and reliable. She is comfortable taking on a lot of responsibilities, multi-tasking, and improvising when necessary. Veronika will always plan her creative sessions methodically and have a plan B and C if the children are not immediately engaging with the proposed activity. Veronika is also very sporty and likes to keep active. She worked a few seasons as a ski instructor in her hometown, helping out with children 2-6 years old. Veronika is very experienced in giving music lessons and as a tutor in English, German and music theory for primary school children. Veronika has recently become an auntie and godmother and loves to look after her nephew very much. He doesn’t seem to mind her testing all her new creative ideas and partaking in the creation of incredible CocoRio experiences! Veronika says: "Children are such an important part of our society, and in these uncertain times they often get overlooked or not heard. With my creativity and musical talents, I wan to give them stability and a safe and judgment-free structure, where they can learn to gain confidence in life, express themselves and their emotions."

Shabnam is a talented London based actor, and multidisciplinary creative. After completing her undergraduate in International Relations and Politics and her Master’s in ‘Children, Youth and International Development’, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Acting, podcasting, storytelling and producing are her passions. Shabnam's focus as a creative is filmmaking employed to explore dual identity, human relationships, gender, religion and conflict. Shabnam is more than pleased to accommodate working with all age groups because she has experience working with kids of all ages. Through creative play, she enjoys igniting the spark of imagination in a child's eyes. Her creative workshops range from theatre to dance, from art to sewing and costume making. She has always had a strong sense of family, taking care of both the elder and younger members of her family from an early age, bringing wonder and joy into everyday life. Additionally, she has experience working in schools where she supported kids with SEND and SEMH needs via play and conversation. Shabnam hopes to use her expertise in the arts to further her love of working with children through individualised one-on-one or group sessions in art and craft or performance and movement techniques. Her approach heavily incorporates mindfulness, and she can also incorporate yoga and pilates in her creative experiences. Aside from this, they can include sewing, creative cooking, storytelling, and costume making!

Deborah is a talented creative nanny, an actor and dancer who used to be a part of a professional street dance and afro-beats dance group. As well as dancing, she enjoys baking and making healthy sweet snacks and Nigerian savoury food. She has previous experience working as a nanny for children aged 1 to 10 years old. She has also worked as a children’s support worker for kids with special needs, where she built great relationships with families and often looked after their children. Deborah's mixed cultural background makes her special. She comes from a psychology background which gives her the great advantage of understanding children in depth. Her creative sessions with the children are filled with varied activities such as dancing, acting, arts and craft, poetry, and even creative cooking! Coming from a Nigerian background, Deborah is capable and passionate about understand children from ethnic minority backgrounds. Exploring creativity is key for Deborah and no matter what the children like, she will always find a way to unlock their inner creative!

Chisom is an incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist from London. She has a science background, having graduated in Biomedical Sciences from Kingston University whilst also working with knitting and crocheting. She has volunteered in primary schools and nurseries, providing storytelling and arts and craft creative experiences. Chisom has experience working with a vast age range of children: from newborns to early teens and children with special needs, in particular autism and ADHD. Chisom has over seven years of experience nannying and babysitting. Chisom likes reading, which is where she developed her imaginative storytelling skills from. She loves the outdoors, going to parks and experiencing nature. She also loves baking and cooking and is amazing in the kitchen. Chisom is very musical and loves playing the piano, guitar, and also singing. Arts and crafts is something Chisom has found to be great for children, creatively, emotionally and developmentally. Using mixed media such as paint and textiles, children can experience different sensory sensations and also have a great time having fun! Chisom enjoys working with children, guiding them through informative, creative activities and engaging them with opportunities for growth and new experiences.

Chantelle is an actor/writer/director working part-time as an English teacher in a multilingual Montessori school. Chantelle has experience looking after children from 0-12 years old including groups. Chantelle is taking further pediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications and will be enrolled in an online level 3 childcare course within the next few months. Chantelle has worked as a nanny both in England and France. Whilst Chantelle only speaks English fluently she is currently taking French lessons and is regularly exposed to Punjabi, Mandarin and Russian at the nursery she works at.

Frankie is an outgoing creative. She studied acting through LAMDA, and found her flair in screen acting. She has experience in child care from babies to teens, and trained in First Aid through Army Cadets. Frankie also has a passion for singing and dancing! She grew up in foster care, and was taught multiple arts and crafts to do in the home. Frankie can teach macrame, embroidery, paper art and much more. Frankie has experience working with children and is currently a Support Worker and Youth Advisor for foster kids. She has also looked after children as a creative nanny, including children with ADHD and autism. Frankie has a very understanding personality and will approach every situation in the way the children are comfortable with. Frankie grew up in the Philippines, and came to the UK when she was only 8 years old. She can talk in both languages, and love cooking/ eating Filipino Food. Aside from acting, Frankie also loves baking. She currently bakes every Sunday for the foster kids she looks after. Frankie also loves to explore new flavours, and is something that she’d love to do with the children she looks after. Arts and Crafts is Frankie’s go-to when she has spare time and can do multiple crafts like macrame, embroidery, origami, paper art etc. Frankie loves working with children, due to their potential and over-flowing curiosity. She loves helping shaping the future of the kids she looks after.

Charlotte was a dancer between the ages of 3 - 16 years old and found dancing to be a great way of expressing her personality as a child. Over the past 6 years, Charlotte has been teaching yoga classes on a weekly basis. Charlotte believes that mindful movement is really important for child development, supporting children to regulate their emotions through connecting their breath with their movement. Throughout all of her life, she has enjoyed using arts and crafts as a mindful activity, and is excited to encourage and motivate children to explore their own personalities and emotions through exploring different colours, materials and designs. Charlotte encourages children to integrate their values with their artwork, which may include dedicating their creative work to a member of family or a friend. Charlotte has experience working directly with children between the ages of 2-16 and in primary and secondary schools as a qualified Child Wellbeing Practitioner. She delivers 1:1 interventions and group sessions to children and families on mental health and well-being, including healthy habits and emotional regulation. Within her role as a Child Wellbeing Practitioner, Charlotte has experience working with neurodiverse children, and has experience adapting activities to meet the needs of the child. It’s important for Charlotte to enable children to express their feelings through creativity, whether in a 1:1 or a group setting. Charlotte has also been working as a creative nanny for several years for children aged 2-14, and has experience completing a range of childcare activities including cooking meals, bathing and bedtime routines. Prior to these experiences, Charlotte volunteered at child respite breaks for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role involved completing daily care duties, in addition to encouraging children to engage in fun and stimulating activities.

Paul’s creativity and emotional intelligence are off the charts. He loves playing and being goofy. He is also intelligent, attentive and caring. Born in New York City, he grew up in France, and has travelled the world extensively. He holds a BA in Spanish and a MA in Art Business. He has tried everything at least once, from musical instruments, to dance, passing through all the art forms, jewellery making, theatre, perfume making, etc. He loves all sports and nature. In his free time he takes care of his 2 year old nephew and cooks with his sisters. Paul has experience tutoring children of all ages in French. He was a teaching assistant at a bilingual school, as well as a lunchtime supervisor for children aged 4-7. As such, he would walk them to the park, play games with them in the playground, and of course keep them safe. Paul’s list of talents and passions is endless. He is so cool and fun, such a great example for kids as well as adults. He’s a certified yoga instructor, feeds the homeless and is genuinely kind to everyone. He has had the luck of travelling the world, from the jungle in Peru to the Serengeti in Tanzania, has snowboarded in Switzerland, surfed in California and done scuba diving in Egypt. After so many experiences, the most important lesson, he believes, is to share a smile.

Melinda is an actor, singer and cellist from New York City. Melinda received a Bachelor's in Musical Theatre from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has just completed her Master's in Actor Musicianship at Rose Bruford College. She is now in the industry as an actor musician while also working as a creative nanny and nursery assistant. Melinda has experience with children as a nursery assistant and also as a nanny. She has a lot of experience working with babies and toddlers in the nursery setting but has nannied and taught music to children from age five to age ten. Melinda is very empathetic and creative. She has many musical skills and can also speak Spanish. She loves drawing, knitting and cooking. She also really loves writing and storytelling; she would be great at coming up with fun creative writing activities. Melinda really enjoys working with children especially through music, art and movement. She loves watching them learn, grow and gain confidence. She believes the arts can create such a safe and joyous place for children to try new things and express themselves.

Lea is a dancer and artist from Munich, Germany. She has recently graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Contemporary Dance. She is now working as a creative nanny, as a dance teacher for groups and private lessons in ballet, contemporary dance, commercial, hip hop and jazz dance and as a choreographer/performer for a community project with primary school children and for her own dance projects. Lea started by assisting her dance teacher back home with her classes for 4-15 year olds ranging from ballet, hip hop, and modern dance to jazz dance. She has also been working as a creative nanny for different families in her hometown. Lea has also worked as a private tutor in Maths, French and German. During Lea´s studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance she went on giving private lessons in dance and she is currently also giving German classes for adults and children. She is working with multilingual children by practising language through play as she herself was raised bilingual. Her mother is French and her father is German. She was born and raised in Germany whilst also speaking French at home. Lea has also lived in Paris before moving to London.

Cheyanne is a performing arts student from North west/West London. Currently looking after kids aged 3-12, she can sing, act and dance. She loves building friendships with children and her young age is a huge advantage. She is always energetic but knows when it is time to relax. Everywhere she goes, children love her and gravitate towards her charismatic personality. Cheyanne has experience working as a teaching assistant in her church, teaching the Bible to kids aged from 3-12. She has also volunteered at a youth play centre, and has worked with special needs children with autism from age 5-12. She also has experience working as a children's entertainer with big groups of young children. Growing up, Cheyanne has always been that confident, creative and "dramatic" little girl. She loved being around kids and babysitting kids even as a kid herself. Today, she uses drama and creativity to express herself and believes play is a way to help children that are in need. Her youth makes it easier for children to open up and express their feelings . This also makes her very energetic and enthusiastic.

Vaely is a creative, outgoing, energetic, and patient young woman who loves creating fun and engaging learning experiences for young children. She is someone you can really trust your children with because of her experience and qualifications. With a level 2 certificate in Childcare and a Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding, First Aid, and Food Hygiene, Vaely will ensure your child is safe and happy at all times. A multilingual talent, Vaely speaks English, French, and Lingala fluently. She loves singing as a way to cheer herself up when she is upset and she is also a talented painter. She looks forward to meeting new families and bringing her unique blend of languages, music, and art to your homes. Get ready for messy play, arts and crafts, sing-alongs and a lot more!

"Alexia's creativity stands out as an asset in her work as a creative nanny, due to her ability to think outside the box and come up with unique and engaging activities for children. She understands that every child is different and requires an individualised approach that caters to their specific interests and abilities. With experience working as a teaching assistant in primary schools, she has developed her skills in intervention work with small children and behaviour support services. In particular, Alexia has a wealth of experience working with children with autism, behaviour issues, and non-verbal communication and has worked hard to develop effective strategies to improve their behaviour and communication skills. Alexia's background in media and communications combined with her experience in production and casting, enables her to use her creative skills to develop activities that are not only fun but also educational. For example, she may use two of our CocoRio Magic Ingredients, music and drama, to teach children about different emotions or use painting and art to encourage their sensory development. Furthermore, her creativity also extends to problem solving, particularly in dealing with children with behaviour issues or special needs. Alexia's ability to come up with creative solutions has helped her to make significant breakthroughs with children who have struggled to communicate or engage in traditional activities. This capacity to adapt and create tailored interventions has made Alexia an exceptional caregiver, and parents and children alike have come to appreciate her unique approach."

"Odara, a talented artist and graphic designer from London with mixed English and Brazilian heritage. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Design Communication. She excels as a design freelancer, virtual assistant, and creative nanny, seamlessly blending her creative expertise into both professional and childcare roles. Drawing from her own experiences and upbringing, Odara's creative spirit has been deeply influenced by her education at a Waldorf school. The immersive artistic environment of her schooling has instilled in her a lifelong commitment to nurturing creativity in all aspects of her life. Odara has extensive experience working with children between the ages of 2 and 12, coming from diverse backgrounds and with varying creative abilities. One of her most fulfilling nanny positions was with a young girl, whom she cared for from the ages of 6 to 9. Throughout this time, her responsibilities included ensuring her safety, assisting with school and extracurricular activities, maintaining her schedule, and collaborating on various artistic projects. Odara also actively participated in organising and facilitating birthday parties and play dates, brainstorming imaginative activities that brought out the children's sense of wonder and playfulness. With a rich background in the arts, Odara has always sought out opportunities that allow her to stay within artistic environments. Whether it was through her work as a graphic designer, artist, or in any other role she took on, she has consistently fostered her passion for creativity and artistic expression. Understanding the transformative power of art, Odara believes in its ability to stimulate imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote personal growth. Fluent in both English and Portuguese, she effortlessly connects with children from diverse linguistic backgrounds, fostering inclusivity and facilitating cultural exchange."

"Savannah is an actor and freelance workshop artist originally from South Africa. She is a MA Acting graduate from East 15 Acting School, and also spent a year in New York studying Musical Theatre. She loves to incorporate her creativity in whichever field she works. She currently runs her own business, The Playful Performer's Club, which is an after school Drama and theatre club in primary schools, along side her acting career. Savannah found the perfect match of her acting training and childcare experience when she started her business. It allowed her to use her passion for performing to help teach techniques to support children's speech and language skills and ultimately help them to express themselves, have some fun and bring out the child’s inner playful performer. She loves cooking and learned so much on the job as a nanny, which she did for many years and uses her passion for food to help children develop a healthy relationship with food. Her creative approach to childcare, organising and problem solving skills will give families a positive childcare experience, and she has plenty of entertaining and character-developing games and exercises to contribute to her role as a creative nanny!"

"Phoebe is a professional performer, with expertise in singing, dancing, and acting, as well as skills in arts and crafts, baking, roller skating, music, and sewing! Fun fact about Phoebe is that she is an identical twin. Phoebe has experience teaching dance and music to children from 3 to 16 years old. She is also a caring and fun creative nanny and loves helping children with their homework. Phoebe has also been working on a tutor. She plays a few musical instruments (clarinet, ukulele, guitar) and she is a very confident conversational German speaker. Phoebe tells us that she enjoys moving and dancing the most and her favorite children to work with have lots of energy and imagination!"

"Carolina is a creative and multi-skilled musician from Bolivia. She has a big heart and an even bigger smile which can win children over immediately. Carolina has experience teaching and inspiring children of all age groups, especially in the musical and artistic field. Carolina is an experienced kids choir leader, has offered singing masterclasses to young people, and also taught Spanish and music theory to teenagers. Carolina will come to your house with a bagful of magical music instrument and immerse your child in her native language, teaching them important life skills while they are having fun expressing their inner artist!"

Kane is an individual with a knack for anything that calls for imaginative thought. Through recent years, Kane has dedicated himself to working on his musical craft in order to inspire the youth and younger generations. Kane is a skilled cook and an experienced baker, and is also well versed in creating props and costumes from cardboard, drawing, and other arts and crafts that require hands-on efforts. Kane’s creative sessions are packed with varied creative activities that span from music to decorating cookies and painting. He is jovial, always smiling and warm and kids tend to get along with him easily. Aiming to hone his own skill, and generate the creative spark within those who Kane works with, he is the perfect choice for showing the children a brighter future.

Natalia is a creative artist from South West London, a talented opera singer who loves all kinds of arts, acting, dancing, playing piano and of course, singing. Natalia has 3 years experience being a social carer, and 7 years experience being a piano and singing teacher for children from 4 to 16 years old. She also was an assistant to a psychologist, working with children with challenging behaviour and special needs, including ADHD and ASD. She is incredibly energetic and can offer language immersion sessions because she is a native Spanish speaker from Perú. Natalia can speak English fluently and Italian also. Additionally, Natalia loves dancing and doing arts and crafts, with all this and more she will be extremely happy to create music, art and fun dancing activities with your children.

Kane is an individual with a knack for anything that calls for imaginative thought. Through recent years, Kane has dedicated himself to working on his musical craft in order to inspire the youth and younger generations. Kane is a skilled cook and an experienced baker, and is also well versed in creating props and costumes from cardboard, drawing, and other arts and crafts that require hands-on efforts. Kane’s creative sessions are packed with varied creative activities that span from music to decorating cookies and painting. He is jovial, always smiling and warm and kids tend to get along with him easily. Aiming to hone his own skill, and generate the creative spark within those who Kane works with, he is the perfect choice for showing the children a brighter future.

Kamar is a multilingual teacher, nanny and personal assistant in the educational field, originally from France with Moroccan roots. She loves languages, travelling, discovering other cultures and getting involved. She enjoys music, dancing, singing, and has recently developed a new hobby of painting (artistically) and decorating (house interior). Kamar has extended experience of working with children from early ages (0 to 4) all the way up to young adults 16-17 years old . She taught French and Spanish to groups of children and on a one-to-one basis. Depending on ages and personalities, she adapts her sessions to make them fun and exciting. Kamar has taught children to read and write through private tutoring, as well as French and Spanish for the last twenty years. Kamar enjoys interacting and exchanging with people of all walks of life and more particularly children's company. Laughter, music, dancing, all in line with health and safety regulations: time flies before you know it. She listens to music, follows the trends but also likes the old fashioned sing-along tunes. She also loves face paint and hand henna, and is a master of messy play. Art and craft is another one her fortes: she definitely thinks of herself as a Bob the Builder impersonator.

"Alvine is a native French and English speaker with a passion for child care and education. She has been working as a creative nanny providing support in caring for their children and stimulating their intelligence. Alvine is expert in teaching life skills through creative activities such as singing, dancing, drawing and painting. She has experience caring for four small children at the same time and loves leading group activities including storytelling, singing, dancing, drawing and painting. When working with children who are already able to listen and speak, she focuses on creative activities which encourage the development of their intelligence, such as counting, painting, drawing and playing interesting games like puzzles. Alvine is a very sensitive, jovial, organised and determined person who thrives when it comes to being in children's company and modelling behaviour."

Anna Marie is an enthusiastic and dedicated creative with an ever-growing passion for arts, graphic design, and illustration. She currently co-directs We Are Raya ltd. - a design studio specializing in illustration and 2d animation. Anna Marie is passionate about championing a safe, creative and well-rounded environment for young children. For years, she worked in after-school clubs, teaching extra curricular music classes. She has plenty of experience in leading group activities, tutoring, and group managing as a whole. Anna Marie is experienced working with children of any age. Anna Marie's biggest strengths are communication, creativity, and organisation. Anna Marie loves adding value to a child's education and future whilst continuing to build personal skills and experience.