Meet the Staff
Hazel
Nursery Owner
Hazel established Bourton on the Water Day Nursery Ltd in June 2016, previous to this she managed a setting in Gloucester. Hazel has worked in 3 settings and has 18 years experience with all ages. Hazel has a BTEC ND in Childcare, DBS, Paediatric 1st aid ,1st aid at work, total communication, basic safeguarding and level 5 in Management. Hazel has two little boys of her own and devotes her time to ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and that it is an environment in which children can learn and thrive.
Bev
Nursery Manager /Designated Safeguarding Lead
Bev hold a BA in Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Professional Status, she has been working in childcare since 1996, and has experience across all ages, and has been a nursery manager for the last 10 years.
Bev also holds a level 4 in business management and holds a DBS, paediatric first aid, advanced safeguarding and total communication certification. Bev is the settings Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Fire Marshal. Bev has also completed Prevent duty, FGM, Safer Recruitment, CSE, Channel training and is constantly seeking to update her professional knowledge.
Julie
Deputy Manager / SENCo
Julie holds a level 3 in early years care and education which she gained in 2007, she joined us in April 2016 as Room Leader until she became Deputy Manager in April 2018. Julie has a level 3 in Management which she gained in 2017 and holds her DBS, paediatric 1st aid, safeguarding certificate, total communication, Julie is one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) and is our nursery SENCO Julie has also completed her safer recruitment training, FGM and prevent duty training.
Liz
Over 2's co-ordinator (Maternity)
Liz joined us in May 2018 as room leader of the Tiggers, she has been working in childcare since 2005 and has experience in all ages. Liz has been a deputy and then room leader. In June 2013 she received Bachelor of arts with honours degree in Early Years Education. Liz is the Over 2’s coordinator. Liz hold an advanced safeguarding certificate, total communication, paediatric 1st aid, FGM, Prevent Duty and first aid at work. Liz is also one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL)
Amy
Practitioner
Amy Joined us in February 2022 and first began her time here as tiggers room leader. Amy was keen to have experience in another age group so is now apart of our under 2’s team. Amy is kind and bubbly, something the children respond well too. Amy is a qualfied level 3.
Kenzie Kvist
practitioner
Kenzie completed placement with us in the 2022 academic year, she has now joined us a full time member of staff as of August 2023. Kenzie is a qualified level 2, and immediately upon starting enrolled on her level 3. Kenzie is optimistic, compassionate and fun, the perfect mix to work in our under 2’s unit. Kenzie has her paediatric first aid training and her safeguarding training.
Gemma
Nursery Practitioner
Emelia
Practitioner
Donna
one to one support
Becky
Practitioner
Becky joined us in April 2023 and started in our preschool room. Becky is now a valued part of our under 2’s team. Becky is so energetic and provides a nurturing nature, Becky is also a mum to two lovely little boys! Becky is completing a level 3 childcare diploma, and has her paediatric first aid training and safeguarding training.
Ange
Practitioner
Ange joined us in April 2023 and works as a part of our pre-school team. Ange is very knowledgable and thoughtful, something our preschoolers respond extremely well to. Anges storytelling is out of this world, anyone listening to her stories becomes enchanted! Ange has her paediatric first aid training and her safegaurding.
Sophie
Under 2's Room Leader
Millie
practitioner
Amelia joined us in as a full time member of staff in January 2023, after doing supply over the summer of 2022. Amelia is close to completing her level 3 and is a dedicated, enthusiastic member of our team. Millie is passoniate about childcare and eager to learn. Millie has her safeguarding training and paediatric first aid training.
Paige
Tigger Room Leader
Paige started with us in August 2018, she has completed the level 3 Early Years Educator course. Paige became room leader in the 1-2’s room in January 2020. The little ones love Paige as she is calm, friendly and fun! Paige holds a DBS, basic safeguarding certificate, paediatric 1st aid and 1st aid at work certificate, total communication, FGM and Prevent Duty.
Melissa
Nursery Practitioner
Melissa joined us in July 2021 after leaving a position as the head of dementia care. Melissa has a strong drive to help and care for others and felt this was a natural career progression. Melissa is kind and calm, and has lots of patience. Melissa has nearly completed her level 3 childcare qualification.
Shannon
Pre-School Room leader
Shannon became part of the team in January 2018, she holds a level 3 diploma in health and social care/early years and has completed a level 3 early years educator course. Shannon also has her DBS, total communication training, safeguarding and paediatric 1st aid and is a 1st aider at work. Shannon is the room leader in our pre-school room and has a lot of knowledge in Special Education Needs.
Sue
Practitioner
Sue joined us in July 2021 and has lots of experience in Childcare. Sue holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playgroup Practice. Sue is an enthusiastic member of staff who is keen to learn and spend time with the children. Sue holds her basic safeguarding and Paediatric first aid certificates.
Ann
Practitioner
Ann started with us in March 2022 and began in our tiggers room. Ann now works in our pre-school room and this is the perfect fit for her. The children love Ann’s calm and kind personality, and ask her never ending questions! Ann is in the process of completing her level 2 childcare qualification.
Sam
Chef
Harry
Kitchen Assistant
Harry joined us in July 2019 as our kitchen assistant, Harry works in the kitchen alongside Sam to make tasty and nutritional food for the children! Harry holds a Production chef level 2 course, alongside basic safeguarding, FGM and prevent duty.