Meet the Team

We are lucky to have a fantastic team here at Berkhampstead Day Nursery. Our staff are well qualified, enthusiastic and - most importantly of all - great fun! All have a genuine love of children and are committed to giving every child the very best start.

Having staff who care and respond to the immediate needs and requests of the individual children is a lovely thing.

— Current parent

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.


He has really come out of his shell and is growing into a wonderful little boy, which we truly believe is down in large part to the hard work, care and love given by the team.

— Former parent

Staff are ‘very caring and supportive.’

— ISI Inspection Report

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.


Hello my name is Katie, and I am one of the Deputy Managers. I have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, and have worked in childcare for 17 years. I have been at Berkhampstead Day Nursery for seven years and enjoy all aspects of my job, from working in the office to having fun with the children in the rooms. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, 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 Leah and I am the room lead of the Bear Cubs. 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, I am Sophie and I’m a full time member of staff in the Bear Cubs team. I am also busy completing my level 2 apprenticeship. In my free time I enjoy going out with my friends and travelling.


Hello, I’m Jess, and I’m originally from Ireland but have been living in Cheltenham since 2017. I am a full-time member of the Bear Cubs team, and hold a level 3 certification in childcare. I have a real passion for supporting children and their development. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, socialising with friends and spending time with my family. 


Hi, I’m Charlotte and I am a member of the Bear Cubs team. I have NVQ Level 3 and 15 years’ experience in early years. I have two children of my own, and in my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and friends. 


Hi, my name is Kyra and I am the senior nursery practitioner of the Bear Cubs team. I have an NVQ Level 3 and have worked in a variety of settings since 2008, including nannying abroad. In my free time I enjoy travelling, taking my dog on walks and going to the gym. 


Hello I am Georgia. I am currently in my last year of my Early Childhood Studies degree at the university of Gloucestershire. I have gained lots of experience with children while on placement, and I am currently working in the Bear Cubs room. In my spare time I enjoy seeing my family and friends and going running.


Hi I’m Dani, and I am the room lead of the Cuddly Bears room. I am level 3 qualified, and have gained considerable experience over the past eight years within childcare. I enjoy going to the gym in my free time, spending time with my friends and my family. 


Hello my name is Lucy and I am a senior nursery practitioner in the Cuddly Bears room. I have a level 3 qualification in childcare, with over 20 years’ experience. I love to see how the children grow and develop by supporting them to be the best they can be. I enjoy being with my family, and walking with my two dogs.


Hello, I’m Emily, and I work in the the Cuddly Bears room. I have recently moved to Cheltenham having completed my Early Years degree at university. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family.


Hello, I’m Freya, and I work in the the Cuddly Bears room. I am working towards my level 3 qualification in Childcare. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the gym and travelling.


Hi! I’m Penny and I work in the Cuddly 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. 


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.


Hello, my name is Michelle, and I work in the Fuzzy Bears room. I’ve always loved working with children and now have a little girl of my own who attends the Day Nursery too. I currently have a Level 5 in Childhood and Education, and in my spare time I love spending time with my family and baking lots of treats!


Hi, my name is Kaitlyn and I am currently doing a Level 3 apprenticeship where I will be working in the Fuzzy Bears room. I have recently complete a Level 2 diploma in Early Years at Gloucester College. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family and walking my two dogs.


Hi, my name is Liv and I have an NVQ level 3 in childcare and am based in the Fuzzy Bears room. I work full time and am also the one-to-one support for a child with autism, here at the nursery. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and I love going on holiday.


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.


Hi my name is Chloe, and I am the senior nursery practitioner in the Teddy Bears room . I have a BA Hons degree in Early Years and have worked in Early Years for seven years. In my free time I enjoy ice skating and going on trips with my family. 


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 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 Kelly and I am a senior practitioner in the Teddy Bears team. I have a level 3 teaching assistant qualification, Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification and am Nurture Group Network trained. I am very passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. In my spare time I like to walk my dog, go to Zumba classes, watch and attend football matches with my husband and son,  and spend time with family and friends.


Hi, my name is Maddy, and I work in the Teddy 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, my name is Paola, and I am the room lead of the Wise Bears room. 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.


Hello I am Vicky, and I am the senior nursery practitioner of the Wise Bears room, and I have worked in Early Years for 8 years. I have recently gained my foundation degree in Early Years and have returned to university this September to study my level 6. I am passionate about children and their learning and development.


Hi, my name is Abbie and I am a member of the Wise 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 Zoi and I am a zero hours member of staff. I have a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Education and Drama and I’m finishing my master’s degree with Gloucestershire University in Inclusive Education. I have been working in education for the last 12 years, supporting and teaching. I enjoy traveling abroad, cooking for friends and family, reading books, painting, and crafting in my studio. I have a little boy who is four years old, and we do lots of crafts together.


Hello, my name is Jess and I zero hours member of staff. I have attained 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.


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.


Hello, my name is Meg and I am a zero hours member of staff. I am currently doing a degree in Primary Education. In my free time I like to take part in various sports, as well as play musical instruments.


Hello, my name is Maisie and I am zero hours member of staff. I am currently studying Classics at Nottingham University, but during my holidays I enjoy working with children at the Day Nursery, and have always wanted to work in childcare. In my spare time I like to play sport - particularly hockey and cricket.


Hello my name is Daniella and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I love working with children as you get to see them grow, learn and develop. I am a kind and caring person, and love helping people and seeing everyone happy and smiling. In my free time I love singing and going for walks.


Hello, my name is Sammy, and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I used to work full time in the Bear Cubs room, until I had my little boy, who now attends the Day Nursery too. I have always had a passion for working with children and have experience of working in different areas of child-led workplaces. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family. 


Hello my name is Cristina, and I am a ‘flexi’ member of staff. I have many years’ experience working with children, and I love to make them feel comfortable and sing songs to them. I’m married and have two beautiful children who I love spending time with.


Hi, I’m Imogen, and I am a ‘flexi member of staff. I’m currently undertaking a psychology degree which I’m very passionate about. I love working with children and hope to do my teacher training after completing my degree. I love spending time with my family and going for hikes with my dog!


Hi, my name is Lucy, and I am a zero hours member of staff. I have a level 3 In childcare, and also have three children of my own. I love spending time with family and getting outdoors.