Egg Day Nursery
Sutton Scotney
Nursery Manager
Kelly Morris
NNEB
Kelly has over 12 years experience working in childcare and 7 years experience as a Nursery Manager.
Kelly also runs a dance school with her sister in Basingstoke.
Business Manager
Briony White
BA(Hons) Education QTS
Briony has taught all subjects across the primary age range, specialising in Maths. Briony has two children, Charlie 4 & George 2 who attend the nursery.
Early Years Professional &
Head of 2 to 5 year olds
Eleri Watson
(Chicks)
Early Years Professional Status
Eleri is a graduate level early years practitioner who will lead the Early Years Foundation Stage in the nursery, as well as overseeing the children and staff in Fledglings and Chicks. Eleri has a first degree in Acting.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Sam Henson
(Fledglings)
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning & Development
Sam has extensive experience working as a Senior nursery practitioner. She has recently moved to the area with her husband who is in the army. Sam has a daughter Mia, who is in the Hatchlings while Sam works with the Fledglings.
Chef
Martin Schumacher
Qualified Chef
Martin has over 25 years cooking experience in over 20 countries. He is passionate about healthy eating for under fives and setting new standards in catering for young children. He has a daughter, Lily.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Nhena Bacon
(The Nest)
CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Nhena has worked in two local nurseries for the last 5 years, most recently as a room supervisor of 2-3 year olds. Nhena is keen to return to working with under 2s -her passion - and oversees staff and children in the Nest.
Nursery Assistant
Lorraine Elvar
(Fledglings)
Lorraine has recently moved to the UK from Canada with her husband and has worked in a nursery and volunteered in local schools. Lorraine has begun studying for a Level 4 childcare qualification with the Open University.
Nursery Assistant
Amy Bower
(The Nest)
Amy has her Teaching Assistant Level 2 NVQ, and a Level 1 course in childcare. She has volunteered during these courses with Yr R, 1 & 2 at Barton Stacey School. Amy starts her Level 3 childcare diploma in September.
Nursery Assistant
Viki Smith
(Hatchlings)
Viki is new to working in childcare, having moved from a career in accountancy. She lives with her husband and puppy, Poppy. Viki works in Hatchlings and will begin a Level 4 OU childcare qualification in October.
Nursery Assistant
Yuri White
(The Nest)
Yuri is returning to a career in childcare after having her son Martin. She moved to England from Japan five years ago, where she was a qualified teacher. Yuri works in the Nest on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Vicky Soos
(Hatchlings)
CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Vicky has worked in Nurseries for the last 4 years, most recently working as a room supervisor. Vicky also helps out at a local Sunday school, as well as babysitting for families. Vicky oversees staff and children in the Hatchlings.
Nursery Nurse
Marie Manners
(Fledglings)
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Marie has worked as a nursery nurse and nanny for over 10 years. She lives in Southampton and has a son, Ryan. Marie works in the Fledglings from Monday to Thursday
"The highly qualified staff work effectively as a team and are deployed well within the nursery. They are motivated and clearly enjoy working in the purpose built modern environment"
Ofsted Report 2010
Lunchtime Nursery Assistant
Willow Wren
Willow is pursuing an NVQ Level 3 in childcare. She helps out in all rooms over the lunch period and on some afternoons.
Nursery Nurse
Leanne Reeves
(The Nest)
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning & Development
Leanne has worked in childcare for the last 4 years, most recently in a local nursery with Nhena. Leanne works full time in the Nest.
Lunchtime Kitchen Assistant
Helena Bayliss
Helena lives locally and is a godsend at lunchtime helping Martin and cleaning up after the children have had their food.
Nursery Assistant
Pollyana Smith
(Hatchlings)
Pollyana has been working mornings in a nursery in Winchester. She has joined us in order to gain more childcare experience as she pursues her NVQ Level 2. Pollyana will work Monday to Thursday from 19th July in Hatchlings.
Nursery Nurse
Nattalie Wandry
(Hatchlings)
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Nattalie has worked in a variety of childcare positions over the last 10 years, most recently as a live-in nanny. Nattalie, who is originally from Zimbabwe, starts in September.
Nursery Assistant
Michelle Lewis
(Chicks)
Michelle will be joining us in late August. She has had a variety of roles with children, most recently as a youth worker. Michelle has a degree in Sports Science and will begin studying for her Level 3 childcare diploma.