Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

1a Church Avenue, Bangor BT20 3EQ
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  • Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor, Bangor
Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor provide high-quality childcare delivered in a safe, creative and entertaining environment, offering parents peace of mind.

Snuggles nursery is designed and equipped to meet the specific areas of learning for children aged from one to five years. Qualified and experienced staff channel creativity through activity and play, and encourage children to develop their skills.

The team of staff aim to enhance children's confidence for everyday life and encourage children to explore natural environments to increase their understanding of the world. Regular trips to the parks, petting farms and local museums ensure they become aware of nature and their surroundings.

The menus are carefully planned to meet nutritional guidelines and provide a healthy, balanced diet for all children. Fresh food is prepared using high-quality ingredients on-site and recipes are cooked from Annabel Karmel recipe books. Parents are invited to taste foods to ensure quality for their children.

Snuggles Nursery offer a parent zone system which is real time information of what each child has eaten, how long they have slept and other relevant information. The system captures the key moments of a child’s day to share with parents.

Care Provided by Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Laura Sykes
  • Person in charge
  • Laura Sykes (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 53
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

  • Full Day £48.00 / Am session £36.00 / Pm session £36.00 / B'fast Club £5.00 / 2pm school finish £24.00 / 3pm school finish £22.00 / Pick ups £3


Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor Reviews (59)

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9.4

Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.440) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor has 59 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Bangor in September from Scotland so I was really nervous about the transition for my 2-year-old son but Snuggles has made the process so much easier for him (and for me). He settled in extremely well and now runs in the door in the morning giving everyone hugs. The staff and manager are
wonderful, they obviously love children and their jobs. My little boy chats about them all the time at home. The nursery is really well run, very professional and homely, each room has it's own garden, they send out a monthly newsletter with details of what themes each room will be looking at that month and highlights from the previous month. The app is amazing, pretty much a live feed of what my son is up to including photos, what he eats, when he sleeps etc, it's wonderful. Overall we're very very happy with Snuggles and would definitely recommend it as a nursery.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thanks for such a lovely review. Your little boy is so delightful to be with. The staff and I love his big smile and his cuddles. We try to keep our parents up to date on all Snuggles events through our newsletter, the app and our social media page. We work hard to form great relationships with our parents too so we can be one great big happy family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children attend snuggles and they are thriving! We had to change nursery suddenly and I immediately got a great feeling about Snuggles from the show around. I am so glad we picked there. It is bright and clean, staff are amazing, they really take the time to get to know your child and their individual
needs. The love and affection shown by them is heartwarming. My youngest child has sensory issues and they have really helped her settle well and given her confidence to explore textures. We had some initial problems with our eldest child as he struggled to settle in, but with the support from staff, especially the manager, he is now back to himself and always has so much fun. The school drop-offs and pickups are invaluable. Thank you Snuggles.

Reply from Susanne Nixon, Manager at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind words. We strive to make every child feel happy and secure in our setting from their very first day. It is very rewarding for staff to see happy smiling children coming through our doors every morning and have positive partnerships with parents too!
Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so lovely and make you feel right at home. My little boy is 7 months and would not go to anyone, new he loves everyone and mummy just loves stalking the app.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that your son is happy at Snuggles Day Nursery. The staff all work very hard to settle little ones who find it hard to leave mummy. We are so pleased he has gained a little independence and confidence, knowing that he has great fun with his new friends every day that he attends.
Susanne


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Snuggles highly enough! My daughter started there over a year ago when she was 6 months old. I was really nervous about her starting but the girls in the baby room and the manager were amazing and really put my mind at ease. They post lots of updates and pictures on the app which
is really reassuring.
My daughter loves it at Snuggles, there is a great variety of activities and the staff are so friendly and caring.
I would definitely recommend Snuggles Day Nursery!

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind review Clare. We are one big happy family here at Snuggles and strive to give all our children the love and care they need to meet all their needs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter recently started Snuggles when I went back to work following maternity leave. I was very anxious about leaving her but I needn't have worried! She absolutely loves Snuggles and so do I! She settled so quickly and when we get there in the mornings she points excitedly to go in and to me
that says it all. There is a wide range of toys for the babies to play with and the activities the staff do with them keep them entertained all day - so far my daughter has painted, baked buns and had messy play with shaving foam to name a few! They also get out for walks regularly and have even had a picnic with their afternoon snack! The food my daughter gets is nutritious and she comes home with a full belly and a big smile. The app is fantastic and the staff keep it well updated so I can see pictures, know what she has eaten, what she has been doing and when she has had her nappy changed. The staff are lovely and make you feel completely at ease from the minute you walk through the door.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you Michelle for your great review! We all work very hard to welcome new families to Snuggles, both the little ones and their parents. Your daughter has settled in very quickly and it is brilliant to see her personality coming out, as her confidence grows each day in the baby room.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in Snuggles a few months ago and was quite unsettled at first. The staff in the baby room, along with the manager, helped me to get my daughter settled and happy over the course of a few weeks. She now loves going to nursery. My wife and I cannot thank the staff at Snuggles enough,
they have been brilliant and very understanding. I would have no hesitation in recommending Snuggles to anyone looking for first class childcare for their little ones.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind words Neil. As you know we are one big happy family here at Snuggles! We totally understand how hard it is for both babies and their parents to settle in and we do our best to provide the best service possible to build trust and relationships for all our families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff smile when greeting me and my granddaughter even the staff who look after older children know her name. The app is fantastic because you can see throughout the day all the activities, food toileting, sleeping has been done by my granddaughter. She is happy coming to nursery that is because
of the warm atmosphere, kindness, caring. I trust the staff they are so lovely. She has thrived being here and enjoys all the attention, stimulation, cuddles, positive attitudes, genuine interest all the time every day. Security fingerprint entry, smells clean.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your lovely review Paula.....we strive to provide a warm and welcoming greeting to the children and their families alike. I am so glad you are happy with the service we provide at Snuggles.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter recently started and they have been fantastic, ensuring that a routine that suits everyone is established. The girls are fantastic and so gentle with my daughter and she comes home to me with a full belly! I noticed after a couple days new sounds and that she was a lot more steady on her
feet. The app is brilliant, I can check in to see what she has been up to and all the photos of her playing, doing different activities and my favourite - selfies with the staff. Really impressed with this nursery and all the staff, I have been in contact with all and they seem to have such a caring nature.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you, Aindrea, for your lovely review. We are delighted you are happy with the care and devotion our team has for each and every child at Snuggles. We make it our aim to provide stimulating activities and play opportunities to encourage development and personal skills from the youngest to the oldest child attending Snuggles Day Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 9-month son has started going to the nursery and my partner and I are both delighted with the nursery and the staff. Our son is developing very well by attending the nursery and is always extremely happy.
The staff are all lovely and friendly and I've no hesitation in recommending Snuggles.

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you Clare for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the service and care we are providing for your adorable little son.
We are trained to a high level and all of the staff share the love for children, to help with their individual development and social skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved our child to Snuggles from another local nursery and couldn’t be happier with the decision! From the moment we arrived everyone was so welcoming and caring. With fingerprint security and separate outdoor areas for each age group, I know he is safe and well looked after. There is also
a wide range of activities to keep him amused both inside and on trips and we can keep up to date with the app of how his days gone. Couldn’t recommend the place enough and can’t wait to send our other little one to Snuggles!

Reply from Susanne Nixon at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you Kris for your kind words, at Snuggles we care for, nurture and keep the children safe whilst providing fun activities to help develop their skills. Thank you for joining our ever growing family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor is an amazing nursery, fabulous and attentive staff with wonderful premises.


My baby is 9 months old, has never been to any toddler/baby groups and I will soon be going back to full-time work in a new role. I was extremely nervous to start my baby in nursery but understood

that it was the right time.


I started my baby 2 weeks before my start date and all the staff at Snuggles was extremely understanding of this transition period for my baby and I - the settling-in period they held for me was comforting and valuable. My baby loves it at Snuggles, she has made so many new friends and the staff love her. I didn't need to be nervous at all!


One of the things I love most about Snuggles is the private app they have where they show my baby's progress throughout the day including photos and it lets me see what she is up to and what she has done during the day.


I cannot recommend Snuggles enough!


Reply from Laura Sykes, Owner at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Dear Yannie, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you and your little one are enjoying it so much.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely pleased with everything about Snuggles Nursery. I never thought I would find someone to look after my children like I do! The staff are extraordinarily friendly, helpful, caring and competent.


It is a huge joy to drop my children off to a group of people what will ensure they are

fed, happy and developing. I can't describe my relief to walk away and see that my children don't want to come with me, this fact speaks for them. They love to be in Snuggles!

Reply from Laura Sykes, Owner at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you very much for your kind words and we are very pleased that you are all as happy as we are. Providing care and love for the children is what makes it so rewarding.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with attitude of constant improvement. A warm and welcoming environment, my children only attend one day each week but are welcomed like family each time!
My children adore all the staff and I know the staff adore my children too.

Reply from Susanne Nixon, Deputy Manager at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy. The team at Snuggles are very much an extension of all the families who attend, showing all the children how special they are.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the staff extremely helpful in all areas of my son's development and would have no problem in recommending the nursery. The staff have been outstanding, as simple as that.

Reply from Susanne Nixon, Deputy Manager at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind words. the children's development, along with loving care, is of utmost importance to the Snuggles team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 3 children who attended Snuggles 1 in the baby room and 2 who attended in holiday times and they all absolutely love going!
My youngest who is 22 months just goes straight in for a cuddle with the girls every morning and doesn't look back. Which is great because I have no worries in leaving
her as you can tell how much she loves it. My eldest 2 talk about Snuggles all the time and really look forward to the school holidays so they can go back. Their school holidays are so much better now as they are so busy doing fun activities in Snuggles while I work and the bonus for me is they are tired when I get them back and I never hear "I'm board" anymore! All the girls are absolutely amazing with the kids and are always happy to see them.

Reply from Susanne Nixon, Deputy Manager at Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor

Thank you for your kind words, we work hard to provide an interesting and exciting programme for the children, especially during the summer months when we can incorporate as many trips as possible. We aim to please!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her nursery and talks about her friends and the staff all the time. If she is happy I am happy. I am confident they do a great job with all the children in keeping them safe and giving them the best possible start to learning all the skills needed regarding learning, socialising and
gaining independence.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with the care that both my children are receiving at Snuggles. The creative play is fantastic, I love that each month they have a new topic to keep them interested and learning about the world around them. I find all the staff approachable and truly interested in my children's
welfare and development. The new menu sounds delicious and the addition of High Tea really helps when picking them up late.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great girls. Great welcome everyday. Great update end of the day. My son enjoys the daily activities in afterschool. The nursery has been redecorated and filled with new learning tools for all ages. Highly recommended. Also my son gets high tea and is encouraged to try each time

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The new owners have gone out of their way to try to make improvements and engage with parents and are really keen to seek out suggestions.
Having used another nursery before, the thing I value most about Snuggles is that I feel that my children get plenty of exercise - out and about on walks etc.
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find all the staff to be very personable and feel that they know me as a parent, but more importantly, know my children well.
The only thing I would have any query with is the charging structure - do after school children have the same cost base as babies? I don't know but intuitively it feels as though younger children would cost more to look after than older children (because of the child to worker ratio / lunches etc) so surely there should be a charging differential. Otherwise, am very happy with my children being at Snuggles.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.440)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.440) out of 10 for Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.885 for Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.885

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.555 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Snuggles Day Nursery Bangor is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 53 number of registered child places is 10.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.6 = 0.755

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Laura

Laura Sykes

Job Title: Owner

Joined: 2016

Although Laura’s career has taken her all over the world, she’s always been a Bangor girl at heart. She grew up here and sees Snuggles as a way of giving something back to a community that she feels she owes so much to.


She holds a Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development award as well as an MBA. She pours her heart and soul into making Snuggles the success it is today – with a great vision for the future too.


Bobbi

Bobbi McCullough

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2016

Bobbi has been with us since 2016 and holds CCLD levels 3 and 5 as well as First Aid and Safeguarding training and Managing Children's behaviour.


She loves the friendly supportive atmosphere at Snuggles. Her favourite activities with the children include singing, dancing and our fabulous outdoor activities, and she has a daughter who keeps her busy when not at work!


Rebekah

Rebekah Kane

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Afterschool Room Supervisor

Joined: 2019

Rebekah has been a member of the team since October 2019 and holds her CCLD Level 3, First Aid and Safeguarding training as well as Managing Children's Behaviour and is currently doing CCLD Level 5. She is an amazing, energetic supervisor who is a big fan of the Wiggles!! Rebekah plans activities that are fun, interesting and a little bit different, remembering that after a hard day at school, the children want some fun and entertainment. Rebekah certainly provides that!!!


Emma

Emma Taylor

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Toddler room supervisor

Joined: 2016

Emma has been working with us since 2016 and holds her Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education, she is currently working towards her Level 5. Emma is very creative and gives the children so many different activities to cover all areas of their learning, the children are so excited coming into the nursery and seeing what activities Emma has planned for them!


Lauren

Lauren Brown

Job Title: Toddler Room Supervisor

Joined: 2019

Lauren started working in Snuggles in March 2019. She holds CCLD Level 3, A degree in early childhood studies, First aid and Safeguarding Training, as well as Managing Children's Behaviour. She enjoys daily crafts and takes many photos for the parent app of all the happy smiling faces of the children enjoying their day. When Lauren is not in Snuggles, she has her hands full with her own adorable little boy! Go, Lauren!!


Jodie

Jodie Mornin

Job Title: Baby Room Supervisor

Joined: 2016

Jodie started in Snuggles as a relief nursery assistant in December 2020. She has since progressed to a full-time member of the baby room staff and is now working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development as well as First Aid and Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour. Well done Jodie!!


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Sarah Kane

Job Title: Preschool Room Supervisor

Joined: 2016

Sarah has also been with us since 2016 and holds her CCLD level 3, First Aid and Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour. She likes to spend as much time as possible with the children so that she can get to know and understand their personalities. She’s a big fan of messy play and making things, so expect to see your children getting hands-on and creative when they spend time with Sarah!


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Erin Pollock

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Erin joined us in February 2022 and she enjoys having a taste of every room. She holds a CCLD Level 3 and is working towards a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and is enjoying the experience she is gaining in Snuggles Day Nursery. Erin also has completed First Aid training and Safeguard Training.


Elaine

Elaine McNarry

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2021

Elaine joined our team in April 2021. She has her Level 3 CCLD, First Aid training and Safeguards Training. She is very versatile as she works in whichever room she is needed for, adapting her skills to communicate with the different age groups as she goes. Having had almost 30 years of experience working in childcare, she didn’t take long to fit in!!


Aimee

Aimee Orr

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2017

Aimee has a daughter and a son, working in our baby room part-time. She is very compassionate about the babies and with her gentle, soothing manner, the babies immediately feel secure and comfortable in her care. She has a CCLD level 3. First Aid and Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour.


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Zoe Buttle

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2019

Zoe started in May 2019. She has qualified with a Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development. As well as First Aid, Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour. Zoe is very patient and calm which are great attributes to have in a nursery setting. Zoe is now working part-time, as she has 2 beautiful children of her own, who keep her busy when she is not working in Snuggles.


Amy

Amy Simpson

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2013

Amy is proud to have her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and First Aid and Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour. She is one of our Designated Safeguarding Officers. Amy enjoys the interaction with the children, aiding the development of their social skills whilst playing and having fun.


Jodie

Jodie Carley

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2015

Jodie’s been working in the nursery since she was a student, taking time off to have her own children but coming back to us each time – a vindication of the family feeling we have amongst the Snuggles staff. She’s also a keen crafter and every time she comes back to us, she seems to have learned even more crafting skills!


She holds a CCLD level 2. First Aid and Safeguarding Training and Managing Children's Behaviour.


Samantha

Samantha Fletcher

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Sam has her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, learning and development. Sam loves spending time with the children making them happy and interacting with them through activities, songs and stories. She also has a very busy home life with 4 children to look after!!


Stacey

Stacey Elliott

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Stacey mainly works in our afterschool room bringing different activity ideas for the children to get involved with each week. She has many years of experience working with children and also has a daughter at home!


Abbie

Abbie Erskine

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Abbie joined our team in July 2022. She has her Level 3 childcare, first aid and safeguarding training. Abbie is very flexible and able to work in any room, she is able to adapt her skills to each age group and knows the routine of each room and each individual child.


Atlanta

Atlanta McCaw

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Atlanta is proud to have her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, First Aid and Safeguard training. Atlanta works in our baby room and enjoys the interaction with the children, aiding the development of their social skills whilst playing and having fun.


Kacie

Kacie Keenan

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

Kacie is currently working on her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, learning and development. She has her first aid and safeguards training. Sam loves spending time with the children making them happy and interacting with them through activities, songs and stories.


Eva

Eva McCabe

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Eva is working towards her Level 3 childcare, and has her first aid and safeguard training. Eva works between our preschool and afterschool rooms and she is able to adapt her skills to each age group and knows the routine of each room and each individual child.


Nicky

Nicky Henderson

Job Title: Driver

Joined: 2018

Nicky is a hugely important part of the Snuggles team – he’s responsible for taking your little ones to and from Snuggles safely, and making sure they spend the whole journey laughing and singing. He finds the children to be great company, and he knows all the words to ‘the wheels on the bus’. Of course, he does. Nicky has had his First aid and Safeguarding training.


Billy

Billy Rankin

Job Title: Driver

Joined: 2021

Billy joined the team in September 2021 He has had his First aid and Safeguarding training. He is a valued member of staff, safely transporting the children to and from nursery and school each day. Billy enjoys chatting with the children in his care and has plenty of stories to tell on his return to Snuggles!!


Harry

Harry Porter

Job Title: Driver

Joined: 2022

Harry is responsible for taking your little ones to and from Snuggles safely. He loves singing along to nursery rhymes on the journeys. Harry has his first aid and safeguards training.