Egg Day Nursery Sutton Scotney
Our Staff
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.