Meet Rekha our Founder & CEO

Rekha Bassi

Founder Owner

Rekha created The Gap Club in 2001 when faced with all parents challenge of balancing a career and family in a manner that would not deprioritise these crucial parts of life. She especially wanted to keep her children as her priority whilst ensuring her career and work could grow in a way that could benefit others too. Her remedy to the childcare conundrum was to create her own high quality home from home out of school childcare provision, and so The Gap Club was born! Word of mouth recommendation and a consistent drive for perfection has seen The Gap Club grow to what it is today.

Rekha is a passionate and strong supporter of children and young people feeling at secure, confident, happy and safe with the support of skilled practitioners to encourage each individuals imagination and curiosity. She is proud to be a part of the journey of children becoming rounded independent young citizens.

It has been a privilege to work so closely with all our families and children over the years earning us the caption of being ‘More than just a Service’ by many.

She is highly skilled, qualified & experienced and enjoys sharing her knowledge of play and early years practices with all members of her team. She has over 30 years leadership and management experience and is qualified to Level 4 in Early Years.

Outside of work Rekha enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her four children and huge lovable dog, as well as doing her bit for the community and charity work.

Fun Fact

Rekha loves music, especially 80’s pop music, and spending time with friends and family. She loves to give and help others complimenting her other passion – her medical background in pharmacy. She relishes her personal development journey and is always looking at ways to improve herself and be of service to others.

Favourite thing

Rekha’s favourite thing about working at Gap: the children and their humour, the staff and their dedication and loyalty, the parent’s and their friendship and support.