Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre

Hi Everyone,
I am the Nursery Manager and have worked here since 2018.

I have been in Childcare since the age of 17 years and currently have a level 3 in Childcare and Education and Level 4 in Management. I worked my way up from apprentice, Nursery practitioner, Room leader, Deputy Manager and currently a Nursery Manager here at Purley Day Nursery. I have 30+ years of experience working in Creches, Breakfast/Afterschool Club, Wraparound care and Holiday Playschemes.

I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holidays, I have 1 daughter and 2 cats called Simba and Joey.

Hi all,
My Name is Sally, I have worked in Childcare for 12 Years and have my level 3 qualification, I have worked at Purley Day Nursery since 2018, I started as a Nursery Practitioner and then went on to be a room leader in the preschool room, as well as becoming the Planning Coordinator and Health and Safety officer then in 2021 I became the Nursery Deputy Manager.

I am a Mum to a teenage Daughter, at the weekends I like to go and spend time with family, every year I go away on a Caravan holiday and then in the summer I go to Spain.

I have worked in the Kitchen for 14 years, starting from the bottom and working my way up to Chef. I started with covering maternity in the school and have a level 3 Food, Safety and Hygiene in Catering and level 3 in cake decorating this has helped with my love for making wedding/birthday cakes over the years.

I love to read, knit and crafts in general.

I am a level 3 qualified practitioner and recently qualified level 3 Senco, I have worked in childcare for 15 years. I have been interested in SEN needs and enjoy observing the children who I find the world difficult to manage, meet and exceed their goals. I have been at this current nursery for 11 years and have watched the children grow, change and develop over the years. My hobbies are horse riding, I enjoy this sport over the weekends. I hang out with my godchildren and enjoy FaceTime calling with my nieces who live in Australia.

My name is Joanne, I have always worked with children since leaving school. I qualified level 3 (NNEB) in 1999. I have worked with a range of different aged children over the years, however currently I work with 18mth-2years. I have also completed a NVQ 4 in Early Childhood studies.

I am a qualified Nursery Practitioner, I work within the 18-month - 2-year room.

I enjoy family time, especially with my grandchildren and I enjoy holidays where I can relax.

My name is Michelle and I have 26 years of experience with children, I currently hold a level 3 qualification and I am a room leader in the toddler room. I enjoy supporting the children to learn, grow and develop. I enjoy the outdoors, going for long walks, reading and being creative.

My name is Natasha, I am a level 2 practitioner with 10 years of childcare experience. In my spare time, I play Warhammer and spend time with my family.

Hello, I am Sacha, I am a level 3 practitioner who currently works in the toddler room. I have been working in childcare for 5 years. I enjoy supporting the children with learning and playing. In my own time, I enjoy anything that is the colour pink and spending time with my family.

Hello, my name is Oriane. I am a level 2 qualified practitioner and have been working in childcare for 5 years. I enjoy building with the children and love construction tuff trays. I have a 2-year-old who also attends the nursery with me in a different room.

Hello, I am Amara and I am currently completing my level 3 apprenticeship and work in the toddler room. I am enjoying my time in childcare, it is interesting watching them learn and grow everyday. In my free time I enjoy going to the cinema.

Hi, my name is Hailie, i am a level 2 trained and currently studying level 3 (nearly finished) I have been at my current nursery for almost 4 years. I like to spend time with my family and recently my sister gave birth to my beautiful nephew.

Hi, I am a level 3 qualified nursery practitioner and I work in preschool. I really enjoy this age group as I get them ready for school and learning new skills. I teach Spanish to the preschool children. I enjoy taking time out to spend with my family.

My name is Lily, I am level 2 qualified in childcare and education and have 2+ years experience. I have a dog called Mr Super Clive and my hobbies are reading manga and listening to all different types of music.

Hello, I have completed my level 2 at college, now I have decided to become a Nursery Apprentice working towards my level 3.

My name is Heisha, I have a level 2 qualification in childcare and education. I have over 16 years of experience in early years. I do enjoy cooking, going out for nature walks and listening to music.

My name is Emilia and I work as a level 6 room leader with the preschool children. I have worked in childcare since 2014 and have had the opportunity to experience the joy of working with children and their families from diverse backgrounds. My hope for the future is to become a Forest School-qualified leader. My interests are painting, hiking in the mountains and visiting my mum in Romania. I am going to become a first-time mum later this year!

Hi all, I have 14 years of experience in childcare and I am a qualified level 3 in childcare and education. I have worked in various positions throughout my career. In my spare time, I enjoy taking long walks with my dogs and also carp fishing.

Hi my name is Jess, I am currently studying towards my level 3 qualification. I enjoy working with all age groups and doing messy play. In my spare time I enjoy taking my dog for a walk, cooking with my friends and baking.

My name is Sue and a qualified level 3. I have worked as a nanny, childminder and have 2 sons of my own who are now 27 and 20. I have worked in a special needs primary school for 13 years and at present I am a Room Leader here doing a leadership course. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my boys, family and friends, I have also joined a walking group on a Saturday morning enjoying the countryside views and making new friends.

Hi my name is Lou. I hold a level 3 qualification in Early Years. I've been a nursery practitioner for 20 years. I am a mum to my 2 beautiful girls.

Hi, I'm Heather, I hold a level 2 and level 3 in Childcare and Education. I have been in childcare for 5+ years and I thoroughly enjoy it. My hobbies are football, basketball and watching films, I also enjoy and cherish family time as this is very important.

Before starting at Purley Day Nursery and Montessori Centre over 2 years ago, i worked previously in a Montessori Nursery as a qualified early years educator. Working within a Montessori intrigued me so I began studying the philosophy at Montessori Centre International, this is where I trained as a Montessori teacher 6 years ago.
Outside by job I have two school aged children a boy and a girl. They keep me occupied for most of my free time, during the holidays we love to go abroad and visit new countries, places around the UK and try new foods. I love learning about other people's cultures and traditions, its a real passion of mine.

Hi all, I hold a level 6 in Childcare and have many years of experience. I am also a carer outside of my role at the nursery. I am very passionate about both my jobs. I have a cat.

I am training towards my level 3 in Childcare and Education. I have always wanted to work with children and help them grow and become school-ready.

I live at home with my mum and dad and our 2 cats.