"I love the toys" - Chloe, 2 years old

Smartys Staff

The Smartys team consists of members who are level 3, or level 2 qualified in Early Years and Childcare alongside some who are undertaking their qualification training.

*Over 50% of the team are trained in Paediatric First Aid.
*All staff members are required to hold a clear up to date DBS check.

Smartys Team is:

Romina Whitelock – Nursery Manager - Level 6/EYPS (Designated person/SENCO) – June 2012
Farrah Smith – Deputy Manager - Level 3 (Designated person) – Sept 2023 (Sept 2018)
Rachel Ostick – Third in Charge / Jelly Beans Room Leader (Designated person) - Level 3 – May 1999
Carly Spicer - Jelly Baby Room Leader - Level 3 - Oct 2023
Shannon Page - Tiny Tots Room Leader - Level 3 - June 2016
Natalie Fisher - Jelly Tots Room Leader - Level 3 - March 2021
Emma Nuttall - Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - February 1998
Nick Day - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - March 2017
Carla Brooks - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - May 2019
Libby Young - Nursery Assistant - Level 1 - May 2023
Alex Taylor - Nursery Assistant - Level 1 - August 2021
Laura Wyles - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - MAy 2023
Adrianna Brewster-Maxwell - Nursery Assistant - U/Q - October 2021
Karlyse Whitelock-Martin - Nursery Assistant - U/Q - July 2023
Amy Walsh - Nursery Cook - FH Level 2 - February 2017