Our staff working with your child are carefully chosen to ensure that they are able to develop positive, lasting relationships that children will remember. Your child will have a Key Person who will work closely with your family to ensure they know your child well and understand their needs, giving them a sense of belonging. They will build a familiar, affectionate and trusting relationship you can rely upon – but at the same time, be good role models for fun, friendship, caring, education and positive behaviour!
Rigorous interviewing and safeguarding checks are in place to ensure enthusiastic, committed and dedicated staff provide the highest standards of care and learning.
All staff are either qualified or working towards childcare qualifications on site through FW Solutions training provider. We encourage and support staff development and on-going training, but as a minimum all staff will undertake:
- Child protection training
- Paediatric first aid training
- Basic food hygiene
Nidderdale Children’s Day Nursery
General Manager
BA Hons Childhood Studies
Early Years Professional Status
Also on Advisory/Steering Committee for Knaresborough Children’s Centre.
Enjoys cooking and travel, family and friends
Manager Nidderdale Nursery ~ Maternity leave
BA Hons Childhood Studies
Early Years Professional Status
Big fan of darts!
Acting Manager
BA Hons Childhood Studies
Achieved National Day Nurseries Association top 3 Nursery Practioner of the Year nationwide.
In 2013 took her Guide pack to Madagascar as part of TASC project supporting children there.
Room Head – Stage 1 Baby Unit
Level 3 Childcare & Development
Has over 20 years experience in childcare, has 2 children of her own and enjoys walking.
Room Head – Stage 2
Level 3 in Childcare & Development
She enjoys having long walks with her dog.
Room Head – Stage 3
Level 3 in Childcare & Development
Level 3 Team Leading & Management
Loves visiting new places, meeting new people and is learning to speak Bulgarian after travelling there annually.
Deputy Manager, SENCo and Room Head – Stage 4
Level 3 Childcare & Education, Degree in Educational Studies
Likes to spend time with her family.
Room Head – Pre-school
BA Hons
She enjoys the outside and walks in the countryside.
Chef
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Loves to feed everyone delicious, nutritious meals
The School House Nursery
Manager The School House Nursery
Level 3 Childcare & Development
Has been with Kids at Heart for over 20 years!
Woodlands Kids’ Club
Manager Woodlands Kids’ Club
Level 3 Childcare & Development
Level 3 Team Leading & Management
Very busy football mum in spare time!
Western Kids’ Club
Manager Western Kids’ Club
Level 3 Childcare & Development
Enjoys being a fundraiser to support animal charities in UK and abroad.
Hookstone Kids’ Club
Manager
Level 3 Playwork and Early Years Educator
Enjoys going to the theatre and musicals.
