Sylvia Lewis
CEO,
Smarty Pants Day Nursery and Early Years consultancy
Sylvia Lewis is a distinguished leader in early years education, with 30 years of
expertise as a CEO of her Nursery and consultant. Her journey began in 1994, when she founded her first nursery while seven months pregnant. Since then, she has successfully managed multiple nurseries, ultimately choosing to dedicate her focus to her flagship nursery and her consultancy, Early Years for Success. Through her consultancy, Sylvia empowers nurseries to achieve excellence in quality and standards.
As a qualified adult trainer and consultant Sylvia has collaborated extensively with the London Borough of Newham, offering consultancy that has transformed more than 25 nurseries across the region. Her initiative, Developing Outstanding Practice, has been instrumental in guiding managers and room leaders to create enabling and innovative learning environments that foster children’s holistic growth.
Sylvia’s commitment to early years education is deeply personal; she has nurtured not only her own children but also her grandchildren within her nurseries. Watching children thrive under her care has fueled her dedication to helping others in the field elevate their practice.
Her consultancy and training sessions are uniquely tailored to the needs of nursery staff, covering everything from enhancing learning environments to building leadership skills and preparing for Ofsted. Sylvia’s practical, hands-on approach empowers teams with the tools they need to drive meaningful change.
For those seeking to elevate their nursery’s potential, Sylvia Lewis offers unparalleled expertise and a proven path to success.
expertise as a CEO of her Nursery and consultant. Her journey began in 1994, when she founded her first nursery while seven months pregnant. Since then, she has successfully managed multiple nurseries, ultimately choosing to dedicate her focus to her flagship nursery and her consultancy, Early Years for Success. Through her consultancy, Sylvia empowers nurseries to achieve excellence in quality and standards.
As a qualified adult trainer and consultant Sylvia has collaborated extensively with the London Borough of Newham, offering consultancy that has transformed more than 25 nurseries across the region. Her initiative, Developing Outstanding Practice, has been instrumental in guiding managers and room leaders to create enabling and innovative learning environments that foster children’s holistic growth.
Sylvia’s commitment to early years education is deeply personal; she has nurtured not only her own children but also her grandchildren within her nurseries. Watching children thrive under her care has fueled her dedication to helping others in the field elevate their practice.
Her consultancy and training sessions are uniquely tailored to the needs of nursery staff, covering everything from enhancing learning environments to building leadership skills and preparing for Ofsted. Sylvia’s practical, hands-on approach empowers teams with the tools they need to drive meaningful change.
For those seeking to elevate their nursery’s potential, Sylvia Lewis offers unparalleled expertise and a proven path to success.
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