"I like the sand" - Edward, 2 years old

Smartys Staff

Smartys team consist of long standing and dedicated members, with some members of staff being with Smartys for more than 10 years.

The Staffing team consists of 15 members, in which all hold level 3 or above in Early Years and Childcare qualifications. 50% or above are first aid trained with all staffing members holding a clear DBS check.

Smartys Team is:

Romina Whitelock – Nursery Manager Level 6/EYPS (Designated person/SENCO) – June 2012
Farrah Smith – Jelly Baby Room Leader - Level 3 – Sept 2018 (Currently on MAT Leave)
Hayley Duguid - Jelly Tots Room Leader - Level 3 - August 2017
Emma Smith - Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - February 1998
Lisa Sipols – Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - March 2009
Natalie Fisher - Nursery Practioner - Level 3 - March 2021
Stephanie Watson – Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 – January 2012 (Currently on MAT Leave)
Shannon Page - Tiny Tots Room Leader - Level 3 - June 2016
Nick Day - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - March 2017
Laura Wyles - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - Jan 2021
Lauryn Dixon - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - March 2019
Carla Brooks - Nursery Practitioner - U/Q - May 2019
Caitlin Acosta-Jessop - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - August 2019 (Currently on MAT Leave)
Olivia Barrows-Robinson - Nursery Assistant - U/Q - August 2019
Chloie Duguid - Nursery Assistant - U/Q - March 2021
Amy Walsh – Nursery Cook - FH Level 2 – February 2017