Daisy Chain prides itself in having a team of caring, skilled and highly qualified staff, employing all childcare practitioners trained to level 3 In Early Years or above. In addition, the majority of staff are trained in paediatric first aid. Practitioners are encouraged to attend specialised training courses to further their personal development and to enhance the nursery provision.
All staff are checked by the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, previously known as CRB).
Samantha Hinds
Nursery Manager
Samantha has been at Daisy Chain since 2008. She joined us after gaining her Degree in Early Childhood Studies BA (hons).
Samantha was promoted from Deputy Manager to Manager in August 2015.
Samantha has acheived an Early Years Professional Status, a Level 3 award in First Line Management, and is First Aid qualified.
Tanya - Assistant Manager
NNEB in Childcare, Level 3 Award in First Line Management,
Cristie - Toddler Room Leader/ Deputy Manager (Currently on Mat Leave)
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, Level 5 in Leadership and Management for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce,
Chloe - Pre-School Room Leader (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Amy - Acting Pre-School Room Leader
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development
Rebecca - Pre-School Nursery Practitioner
Level 5 Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education,
Roksana - Pre-School Nursery Practitioner
Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Learning
Chloe - Acting Toddler Room Leader
Level 3 diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Adam - Baby Room Leader
NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Childcare Learning and Development,
Hifza - Nursery Practitioner
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, First Aid.
Dawn -Nursery Lunchtime Cook
Level 2 in Food Hygiene