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.

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.

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.

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.

Unqualified/ Training Staff

Maddie Chapman

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

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.

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