Each member of the Nursery staff are Key workers for specific children. There are daily opportunities for communication with all staff members and parent consultations are held twice a year for a more formal discussion about your child’s development and progress.  An annual report will be received by parents in the Summer Term.

Samantha Daubney – Preschool Manager

Samantha has two children herself and has many years’ experience in childcare. She holds a level 4 qualification in childcare and education.

Jemma Nash – Preschool Deputy Manager 

Jemma has three children of her own and has many years’ experience in the child care sector. She holds a level 3 in child care and education.

Charlotte Coleman-Fry– Preschool Practitioner 

Charlotte is currently covering maternity leave and has had experience in the role of LSA in schools.

Mairi Hallett – Preschool Practitioner 

Mairi has two grown up children and has lots of experience in childcare. Mairi holds an NNEB qualification.

Melissa Lowry – Preschool Practitioner

Melissa has one grown up child and has many years’ experience working in childcare. Melissa holds a level 3 in childcare and education.

Kevin the Koala

At Winter Gardens Nursery, we have Kevin the Koala who is our preschool bear. Kevin is given to a child each week to spend the weekend at their home.  Kevin has his own bag, toothbrush and sets of clothes along with a home diary where his adventures can be written or photographed and then shared with the children at Nursery.