"I like to come to nursery because of all the toys, like Duplo" - Indigo, 3 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) – September 2023 (Sept 2018)
Rachel Ostick – Third in Charge / Jelly Beans Room Leader (Designated person) - Level 3 – May 1999
Sian Goodchild - Jelly Baby Room Leader - Level 3 - February 2025
Shannon Page - Tiny Tots Room Leader - Level 3 - June 2016 (Maternity Leave)
Coco Harwood - Tiny Tots Maternity Room Leader cover - Level 2 - February 2025
Nick Day - Jelly Tots Room Leader - Level 2 - February 2025
Emma Nuttall - Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - February 1998
Carla Brooks - Nursery Assistant - May 2019
Alex Taylor - Nursery Assistant - Level 1 - August 2021
Laura Wyles - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 - May 2023
Adrianna Brewster-Maxwell - Nursery Assistant - October 2021
Amy Walsh - Nursery Cook - FH Level 2 - February 2017
Erina Ibisi - Nursery Assistant - October 2024
Faith Abuku - Nursery Assistant - October 2024
Kirstine Graham - Nursery Assistant - January 2025
Layla Day - Nursery Assistant - October 2024
Maizie Cooper - Nursery Assistant - April 2024
Kirsty Cains - Nursery Assistant - January 2025
Olivia Barrow- Robinson - Nursery Assistant - May 2019