Cherry Tree Team
Helen - Managing Director
Hi, my name is Helen and I am the managing director her at Cherry Tree. Opening my own day nursery has always been a dream of mine and now my dream has come true. I have worked in childcare for over 20 + years and always loved working with children. I have worked my way up in qualifications and experience and now have a BA in Education (Level 6). I am passionate about what I do and what I have to offer alongside my amazing team here Cherry Tree. I have to beautiful boys of my own, both at primary school who are my world.
Lindsey - Deputy
Hi, my name is Lindsey and I am the deputy here at Cherry Tree. With over 20 + years experience in childcare and having my level 3 in childcare and a Montessori directress qualification, I am now excited to be given the chance in a managerial position. I have one child of my own who is now an adult and a doggy who I love very much. I am super excited to be a part of Cherry Tree and look forward to the future.
Jasmin - Senior
Hi, my name is Jasmin and I am thrilled to be a part of Cherry Tree from the beginning. I have worked in childcare for over 8 years and have a degree in childcare equivalent to a level 6. I have no children of my own yet but I have to adorable nieces who I love very much and spend lots of time with. I have lots of amazing ideas and I can not wait to share them with the children of Cherry Tree. One exciting thing I have to offer is ‘tots yoga’.
Faye - Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Faye and I have 3 children of my own, two at secondary school and one at primary school. I have a full level 3 in childcare qualification and have 20 years experience in childcare, I used to managed the old Montessori day nursery in Syston. Cherry Tree is a lovely nursery and look forward to working with Helen and the team.
Naomi - Bank Staff
Hi, my name is Naomi and I will be banking for Helen if ever she needs me to at Cherry Tree. I have completed a DBS check and partaken in the staff training before opening. I have 2 children of my own who are both now at secondary school. My full-time job is a wedding planner which I love but I have always loved looking after children too.
Paula - Cook
Hi, my name is Paula and I am the cook here at Cherry Tree. I have been a nursery cook before and loved it. I had a small break away and managed a local tea room. I am now happy to be back where my heart is as I love children very much. I have years of experience and pride myself in being able to cook homemade food at top standard. I can also make any meal to meet dietary requirement needs and all allergies.
Anna - Nursery Practitioner
My name is Anna, and I am a qualified level 3 Nursey Nurse. I have been working with children for around 24 years now.
During my career I have worked at a Montessori day Nursery for 23 years where I was fortunate to work with different age ranges of children varying from 6 weeks to 5 years, where I built up a lovely partnership with parents and the children during my time there.
I became a Deputy officer in charge and was looking after the day to day running of the Nursery too.
For the past few months I have had a wonderful opportunity working at the Merton Primary school in the early year’s reception class as a Learning Support Assistant, which has given me some great experience working in a school environment.
Molly - Nursery Practitioner
My name is Molly Stimpson, I am level 3 qualified and have been working with children since leaving college. Over the years I have had lots of experience with children, and I love to see them grow, develop and be happy. Throughout my experience I have worked closely with preschool children, getting them ready for school, helping to build their independence and allow them to develop into their own individual character. I have developed skills in teaching phonics and numbers during my time within the preschool sector. I have worked with toddlers and babies too.
My strong points I believe I have is I love being creative, using my ideas to allow the children to get imaginative, messy and learn through play. I am very hands on and will get stuck in with the children and have fun with them too. Family is very important to me and so is happiness and I would love to bring that to the setting. I believe I am an approachable person and easy to get along with, so I am happy to help any queries parents may have and I will always be here to comfort and ensure your child is happy. I have worked alongside most of the ladies at the setting, and I cannot wait to be apart of such a beautiful setting.
Tracy - Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Tracy. I was a Childminder for 13 years before joining the team at Cherry Tree nursery. I have a level 3 diploma in Early Learning and Childcare and years of experience running my own home from home childcare business. I have been looking after children from ages 3 months and up during my time as a childminder. I really enjoyed being a childminder but it's time to make my house my home again and bring my work experience to Cherry Tree nursery. I have 2 grown up children of my own and family pets that keep me fit. Am creative, fun and hands on when it comes to teaching, and planning fun activities for the children to learn from. Am looking forward to joining the team at Cherry Tree and excited to be part of a wonderful nursery.
Lydia - Nursery Practitioner
Hello, my name is Lydia, and I am excited to join the cherry tree team. I have over 8 years of childcare experience from completing my level 3 childcare apprenticeship. I have one little boy of my own who is 2 years 6 month and is my world. I have been working with children under 3’s for many years and find it very rewarding helping and watching the children grow and develop whilst working with them in early years. I have always known I wanted to work with children after growing up with nieces and nephews and having a caring nature. I enjoy getting stuck in with all tasks whilst watching the children have fun!
Amy - Apprentice
Hi, I’m Amy and I will be working as an apprentice for Helen at cherry Tree Nursery. I’m 28 years old and I have a daughter who is 14 months old, she keeps me on my toes. I was a dance teacher teaching children aged from 2-15 years old which I loved doing and seeing them have fun. I have always wanted to work with children and look forward to entertaining and caring for the cherry tree children, especially by bringing my dance skills into the setting which I am excited by.
Faye - Bank Staff
Hi, my name is Faye I am Level 3 qualified and have been a Nursery Practitioner since leaving school after doing my A Levels at 18. I have always really enjoyed childcare, and it was what I knew I always wanted to do. I have 2 children of my own who are 9 and 16months who I love spending all my spare time with. I enjoy teaching young children and watching them grow and develop. I have worked with all ages from the tiny babies all the way up to preschool, every age group have their challenges but also many, many rewards, watching the little ones take their first steps, or say their first words is so satisfying and waving the pre-schoolers off on their journey to school makes me proud that I was a part of their early years.
Sarah - Nursery Practitioner
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am an NVQ level 3 qualified nursery practitioner. I have 12 years of experience of working with children under the age of 5, many of which were mainly focused on children age 6 weeks to 18 months. During the past 12 years I have worked and gained knowledgeable experience as a nursery nurse, senior nursery nurse and a deputy officer in charge.
I love helping children learn and develop and take great satisfaction in doing so. I enjoy being creative and providing lots of different experiences for your little ones to take part in. I believe I take pride in getting to know children's individual needs, routines and getting to know you as a family.
In July 2020 me and my husband welcomed into the world our first child. He has played a massive part in our life since that day. After missing out on not being able to go to groups, do activities and go on days out during my maternity leave due to repeated lockdowns I chose to take some extra irreplaceable time out from work with my little boy. When we felt the time was right that he was ready to explore the nursery world we came to view Cherry Tree Nursery and instantly fell in love with the setting. Not only did me and my husband no it was the right setting to send our son but I knew it would be an incredible nursery to work in!!
I look forward to meeting you all soon!!
Hetal - Nursery Practitioner
Hi, my name is Hetal. I started my journey in childcare 4 years ago. I have just recently become a qualified practitioner with a level 3 qualification in childcare. I am very excited to join the Cherry Tree nursery and be part of their lovely team. I look forward to getting to know all the children and follow their journey’s whilst they are with me. I look forward to getting to know all the parents too. Over the 4 years I have worked with children I have worked with all the age groups in a nursery setting before being based in the toddler room which I love being with. I love watching their little personalities develop and grow.
A little bit about me so you feel you know me better. I am very friendly and an empathetic person. I have been married for 25 years and have got two boys who are 24 and 18 years old. My older son has got special needs, so I have a got experience with special needs which is important to understand and support when caring for young children who may have additional needs to.
