Meet the Team

Hi, my name is Mollie and I am the Nursery Manager at Berkhampstead Day Nursery. I have a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and a Level 3 qualification in Management. I have many years’ experience of working with children, and I am extremely passionate about childcare. I enjoy socialising with friends and family, as well as holidays abroad.

Hello my name is Mary, and I am one of the Deputy Managers. I started work at Berkhampstead Day Nursery in 2013 and have been based in the rooms as well as in the office. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies combined with Psychology. I have three boys of my own, so we spend a lot of our spare time going to parks and soft plays and enjoying bike rides together. I also enjoy swimming and yoga.

Hi, my name is Karen and I am one of the Deputy Managers at Berkhampstead Day Nursery. I have a B.A. (Hons) in Education and level 3 SENCO qualification. I have many years of experience working with children and families in Early Years settings. I have four children of my own. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and travelling.

Hi, my name is Amanda, and I am an the Office Administrator. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare. I enjoy spending time with my children and have a passion for travel, having previously working as a cabin crew member.

Hi, I’m Amelia and I am the room lead of the Bear Cubs room. I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, of which I graduated from the University of Gloucestershire. I have always had a passion for children’s care and development and love the work I am able to do at Berkhampstead. I enjoy visiting my family back home in Cardiff, as well as socialising with friends here in Cheltenham.

Hi, my name is Naomi and I work in the Bear Cubs room here at Berkhampstead Day Nursery. I have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, music, travelling, shopping and going to concerts.

Hi, I am Tina. I work in the Bear Cubs room. I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Early Learning & Childcare. I love creating fun and messy play for the children here. In my spare time, I like travelling and exploring new places with my little family. I also love going for picnics in the park with my little boy and meeting friends. I am currently on maternity leave.

Hi, I’m Leah and I am room lead for Cuddly Bears room. I have a Degree in Early Childhood Studies and a Post Graduate degree in Children’s Well-being and Welfare. I have a little girl who is at the Day Nursery and In my spare time I love to be outside running.

Hello, my name is Shannon and I work in the Cuddly Bears room. I am level 2 qualified in childcare and am looking forward to starting my level 3. I have nearly three years’ experience of working in a day nursery. In my spare time I enjoy socializing with friends and spending time with my family.

Hello, I am Kelly and I am work in the Cuddly Bears room. I am working towards my level 2 in Childcare. I have always wanted to work with children. I enjoy going on long walks for with my dogs, spending time in nature and doing yoga. I am currently on maternity leave.

Hi, my name is Ella and I work in the Cuddly Bears room. I have a level 3 qualification in Childcare, have worked in childcare since 2017, and love every minute of it. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, and shopping.

Hello, my name is Jess and I am a part-time member of the Cuddly Bears team. I am working towards my level 3 in childcare. I have two children and one of them is currently here at the Day Nursery. I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

My name is Emily. I have a level 3 qualification in childcare and have worked with children for over 13 years. I am room lead of the Fuzzy Bears room. My hobbies are walking, looking after my nieces and nephews, and socialising with friends and family.

My name is Michelle and I work in the Fuzzy Bears room. I am studying for my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, reading and baking.

Hi, my name is Julie-Ann and I work in the Fuzzy Bears room. I have worked in childcare for 4 years and am near the completion of my NVQ level 3 in childcare and early years. I also have a little girl who also attends the day nursery. I enjoy spending time with my family and socializing with friends.

Hi! I’m Penny and I work in the Fuzzy Bears room. I will be starting my level 2 qualification in Childcare soon. Rugby is my passion but I also working out, going on walks and cooking. I previously lived in Dubai and regularly visit my family there. 

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am the room lead of the Teddy Bears room at Berkhampstead Day Nursery. I enjoy babysitting for my younger cousins and taking them out, as well as socialising with my friends at the weekend. I am Level 3 Early Years qualified.

Hello, my name is Emily, and I work in the Teddy Bears room. I hold a Level 3 diploma in Childcare and Education and have worked with children since 2013. I enjoy shopping, travelling, socialising with my friends and going to music concerts.

Hi, my name is Abbie and I am a member of the Teddy Bears room. I am level 2 qualified and am working towards NVQ Level 3. In my spare time, I like spending time with my family and friends.

Hi, my name is Emma and I work in the Teddy Bears. I have been working in childcare since 2007 and have previously worked in a Waldorf Steiner Kindergarten. I have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Young People and a degree in psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dog, reading and going to the cinema.

Hello my name is Trudy and I work in the Wise Bears room. I have been working in childcare since 2009. I am trained in supporting teaching and learning and have worked in a school for many years. I am enthusiastic about setting up lively and vibrant activities for the children and keeping the room an interesting learning environment. I have a 5 year old energetic son who keeps me busy. I love going on cruises, and living life to the fullest!

Hi, my name is Maddy, and I work in the Wise Bears room. I have a level 2 in childcare and am currently studying the Diploma in Higher Education and Early Childhood. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two young nieces, watching movies, reading and walking the dog.

Hi there, my name is Olivia and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff at the Day Nursery. I am currently studying for my BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood at university. In my spare time, I enjoy being outside, watching Netflix and spending time with friends.

Hello my name is Giovanna, I am from Italy and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I have been working in childcare since 2013 and I am level 2 Early Year qualified. I used to be a professional ballerina and teach ballet to young children. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, travel and I also enjoy going to the gym. I am currently on maternity leave.

Hi my name is Pat and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I am a mother to 3 children. I love working with children, and watching them develop and learn. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and friends. I also enjoy doing arts and crafts.

Hello, my name is Syeda and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I have over 15 years of experience in childcare. I have three children; I love spending time with them and my family.

Hi, my name is Cerys and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff in the nursery. I’m currently working towards my BA Hons Early Childhood Studies degree. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching movies and socialising with my friends and spending time with my nephews and niece.

Hi, my name is Katy and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I am currently working towards my BA Hons Early Childhood Studies degree. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, shopping and spending time with my family.

My name is Ruth. I have been a ‘flexi’ member of staff at Berkhampstead Day Nursery since 2019. I have brought up five children of my own and I love working with children, helping them to learn and grow. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, walking my dog and spending time with my family.

Hello, my name is Maria. I am an Early Years teacher and have a level 3 in childcare. I’ve been working for more than eight years with children, and have always had a passion for children’s care and development. I’m from Spain, and I enjoy singing Spanish songs to our children in the nursery. I have a little girl who attends the Day Nursery. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, socialising and exploring new places with my family.

Hi, my name is Paola, and I am currently on maternity leave. I am originally from Spain, and a qualified Early Years Teacher. I have been working in childcare for over 8 years. In my spare time I enjoy playing with my two stepsons and every Saturday I teach Spanish to children aged 2-13 years.