Meet our dedicated team

Our Professional and dedicated team

Here at Westerham Day Nursery we have a highly qualified team of practitioners who hold qualifications ranging from Level 2 all the way up to Foundation Degree, Degree and Postgraduate level studies. Two members of our team who have attained Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), and another holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our long-standing Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) coordinator oversees and supports the children, families and staff for children who require additional support to achieve their potential.

Many of our staff have extensive early years’ experience and cover a range of specialist subjects such as Safeguarding. We also have two Level 3 Forest School Leaders and two Forest School Assistants with Level 2 and 1 qualifications. Our support staff include an on-site administrator and nursery cook.

We are proud of our team and actively encourage and support new practitioners into the industry as they build their experience and qualifications. This includes the recruitment and training of Apprentices.

The Nursery is led and supported by the Management Team, made up of the Nursery Owner, Nursery Manager, Room Co-ordinators and Lead Practitioners who work collectively to continually develop and improve the nursery and our practice, and in doing so improve the outcomes for all children.

All of our qualified practitioners are Paediatric First Aid trained and all staff hold Enhanced DBS checks.

Senior Management Team

Sharon Moody

Proprietor

Sharon holds a BA (Honours) Degree in Early Childhood and has gained her Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Sharon has worked in childcare since 2000 and owns two early years settings. Sharon is one of the setting’s designated persons for safeguarding children.

Sharon Smith

Manager, DSL and SENCo

Sharon holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years and has worked at the setting since June 2001 and is the manager of the nursery. Sharon has a vast knowledge and experience in working to support pre-school aged children. Sharon is the setting’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and one of the setting’s designated persons responsible for the safeguarding of children. Sharon is also the Behaviour Officer for children 2 years and over.

Natalie Swain

Nursery Clerk

Natalie holds a Ba (Hons) Degree in Early Years Studies along with EYPS.

She has worked for the setting since 2005 and after many years working with the children she now supports the clerical running of the setting mainly from home.

Sarah Bass

Under 2s Co-ordinator

Sarah holds Level 4 qualification in Early Years and has worked at the setting since July 2003. Sarah has broad experience in working to support babies and children under 2 years. Sarah is also the Behaviour Officer for children 2 years and under.

Sharon Roberts

Senior Early Years Educator

Sharon holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare. Sharon has worked at the nursery since May 2003 and supports children aged 3 – 5 years within the pre-school room. Sharon holds a Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification. She is also is the setting’s Health and Safety Officer and a Fire Warden.

Higher Qualified / Senior Staff

Emma Croucher

Emma joined us in July 2016 working in Bumblebee Room and has gone on to become the Lead Practitioner in our Caterpillar Room.
Emma holds an Early Years Educator Level 3 in Childcare and Education.

Lianne Smith

Lianne supports children under 2 years. Lianne is also one of our senior practitioners, and supports the Bumblebee room in implementing improvements to practice and developing the experiences for the younger children. Lianne is also the settings PANCo.

Sara Ramsay

Sara works Term Time as the setting's Forest School Teacher and Outdoor Learning Lead. Sara holds QTS and supports the development of the EYFS within the outdoor learning spaces.

Level 3 Staff

Georgia Teall

Georgia joined the Nursery in 2019 and works in the Bumblebee Room. Georgia holds a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Year’s Education.

Amy Johnson

Amy works in our Butterfly Room. Amy holds a Level 3 qualification.

Jo Ayers

Jo works in the Butterfly Room and holds a Level 3 qualification. Jo is also qualified in Level 1 Forest School.

Jess Mabey

Jess works across all rooms supporting children with additional needs/SEND.

Caitlin Warner

Caitlin works in our Butterfly room.

Level 2 Staff

Elisha Gammon

Elisha holds a Level 2 qualification and works in the Caterpillar Room. She is currently studying for her Level 3 qualification.

Lily Coldicott

Lily works in our Bumblebees room and has completed her Level 2 qualification in Early Years.

Molly Newlands

Molly supports the Butterfly children and has a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Molly has recently started her Level 3 Early Years studies.

Lauren Wright

Lauren is a Qualified Level 2 practitioner working in our Bumblebee room.

Unqualified/ Training Staff

Maddie Chapman

Maddie works in the Bumblebee room as is our apprentice studying for her Level 2

Terri Green

Terri works in our Butterflies Room.

Sarah Godfrey

Sarah works in our Caterpillar Room.

Charlotte Kirk

Charlotte works in the Caterpillar room and is currently studying for her Level 2 qualification.

Holly Coldicott

Holly is training for her Level 2 apprenticeship and works in the Caterpillars room.

Support Staff

Sara Storey

Sara is our administrator and has worked at the nursery since May 2011. She works closely with the management team undertaking general office duties. Sara is also a one of the nursery’s fire wardens.

Lisa Burch

Lisa has over 30 years experience as a Chef. Having trained at Westminster Catering College, Lisa holds City and Guilds 705 and City and Guilds 706/2 qualifications and is charged with preparing fresh and nutritious meals for the Nursery. Lisa is also trained and experienced to support allergies and dietary needs to accomodate all children.

Clint Moody

Clint undertakes various site maintenance and ICT duties. He also drives the nursery minibus, which is fully licensed and used for occasional outings. Clint has passed all the relevant driving and safety tests to drive the minibus.

Michelle Harris

Michelle is our Nursery cleaner and supports us in keeping the premises clean and safe.

Contact Us

At Westerham Day Nursery and Pre-school we're passionate about what we do, putting the developmental needs and safety of our children first and foremost. Contact us by phone or email.

01959 565969

westerhamdn@tiscali.co.uk