Enrich young minds and lives
Our Staff
Management Team
Verena
Manager - Curriculum Lead, First Aider & SENCo
I first worked at Little Treasures in 2003 part-time while I completed my teacher training degree. Following two years working as a primary school teacher I returned in 2007 as a Preschool room teacher. With hard work and commitment, I worked my way up to my current role in 2015 becoming the nursery manager.
I have two children of my own so understand the needs of children, parents and staff alike. I have a passion for education and strive to ensure children and staff have access to outstanding learning opportunities allowing them to achieve and develop in all areas. I am hands-on as manager, I operate an open-door policy and take pride in getting to know all the children in our care and expect only the highest standards from my staff team.
I am adult, paediatric and emergency drug first aid trained, therefore qualified to administer Inhalers, EpiPen’s etc. and I'm trained in Enteral Feeding.
Jemma
Deputy Manager - SENCo, First Aider, Website Coordinator & Tapestry Lead.
I have worked at Little Treasures since September 2008, I was previously the Preschool supervisor for seven years and Striders supervisor prior. I am QCF Level 5 Early Years Advanced Practice Diploma qualified, I attend advanced Safeguard Training, I am trained in Prevent, FGM, CSE, SEND, TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, Food Hygiene Level 2, Food Allergy Awareness, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Adult, Paediatric and Emergency First-Aid (allowing me to administer inhalers, epi-pens etc.) as well as undertaking regular in-house training. As Deputy manager, I'm hands-on and get to work within all the rooms in Little Treasures, helping to support our staff team and ensuring our EYFS curriculum offer is embedded in practice, all while getting to know all of your wonderful children and their interests.
Ben
Deputy Manager - Student/Apprentice Coordinator, Curriculum Supervisor, Funding Coordinator.
I first worked at Little Treasures in 2018, following this I went on to gain my Certificate in Higher Education in Early Years and my BA (Hons) in Teaching, before returning as Deputy Manager in 2023. I have cultivated a deep passion for early years and supporting all young people to reach their fullest potentials. Among my roles as Deputy manager, I help to oversee the curriculum that we implement here at Little Treasures. I have a particular interest in promoting STEM and outdoor learning in Early Years settings and believe in the benefits this can bring to a child’s overall development, confidence and resilience. I enjoy being hands on in the rooms, helping to grow and promote exciting teaching and learning experiences for children across the entire setting
Katie
Assistant Manager - DDSL, Fire Safety Coordinator, First Aider & Baby Unit Lead.
I have worked at Little Treasures since September 2014, I was previously the Toddler Unit supervisor working with the under 2-year-olds, however, I have lots of experience working within each base room. I really enjoy working in the Toddler Unit seeing all of the children happy, growing and developing. I am NVQ Level 3 Qualified. I attend advanced Safeguard Training, I am trained in Prevent, FGM, CSE, SEND, Food Hygiene Level 2, Food Allergy Awareness, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Adult, Paediatric and Emergency First-Aid (allowing me to administer inhalers, epi-pens etc.) as well as undertaking regular in-house training.
In the Office
Sarah
Nursery Office Manager
I have been working at Little Treasures since 2005, I started part-time while my daughter attended the setting. Since starting, my role has developed greatly. I now deal with the majority of the administration and accounts to enable the smooth running of the nursery.
Baby Room
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since April 2019
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have worked in the childcare sector for over 11 years and worked with all ages. I am currently working with the babies in our Toddler Unit and really enjoy it.
Janine
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Allison
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since June 2019
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Enteral Feeding, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have returned to childcare after a short break, where I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I have 2 grown-up children and a grandson. I have worked with all ages, but love working with the under 2-year-old age the best.
First Steps Room
Lynette
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since March 2019
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have been working in childcare for over 16 years. While working at Little Treasures I have predominantly cared for the toddler aged children, but I have also worked in our Preschool and Strider rooms where I enjoyed the social interactions and feedback the older children like to share with you, but have found my niche with the younger ones and enjoy caring for baby and toddler-aged children the most.
Becki
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since September 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More Information soon...
Qualification: NVQ Level 3,
Employed: Full-Time Since January 2020
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Enteral Feeding, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have previously worked at other nurseries with all different ages of children and since working at Little Treasures I have achieved my NVQ Level 3 Qualification. I'm working in the Toddler Unit is super fun! I really enjoy messy play and creative activities with the children as its both my and our children's favourite activities.
Chelsea
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Toddler Room
Chloe
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since March 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Extra Responsibilities: Fire Marshall
Comments: I have worked in childcare for 5 years, previously working at another setting in Worcester, where I started as an apprentice and worked my way up. I love seeing the children develop each day and helping the achieve their goals. I enjoy all ages and love to setup fun activities for them to take part in.
Emma
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 2
Employed: Full Time Since 2016
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene Level 2, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I returned to work at Little Treasures in 2016 after previously working with them in the Toddler room as a member of the key-team in 2009 for 3 years. Since returning I have completed my NVQ Level 2 childcare qualification, food hygiene level 2 and I work privately as a nanny. I have experience working within each base room and also in the kitchen, preparing and cooking meals for our setting while our cook was on maternity leave. I'm creative, I enjoy a challenge and love keeping busy, which is why working with children is such a good fit for me.
Tracey
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since November 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene Level 2, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information coming soon...
Siobhan
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: Working towards NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since September 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information coming soon...
Strider Room
Natasha
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since March 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have worked at my previous setting for 2 years with children age 0-2 years and was 0-1 year room leader for a period of time. I love to support the children, watch and help them develop, create parent partnerships, and extending my knowledge in the early years.
Alison
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: Early Years Teacher Status.
Employed: Part-Time Since June 2021
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments:
After university, I worked for the NHS in a variety of roles over the years, but made the decision to change careers after enjoying my daughters "early years" so much and completed my Early Years Teacher qualification in 2018. Since then I worked as room lead of a Toddler Room before making the move to Little Treasures. I am currently working in Striders with the two to three year olds. This is such a fun age as the children are really developing their personalities and learning to express themselves.
Ruby
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: Working towards NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since September 2022
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I enjoy meeting all the children in the setting and making them laugh, I partake in sporting activities outside of work and playing with my little cousins.
Shine Room
Katie
Strider Unit Supervisor
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since April 2012
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Extra Responsibilities: COSHH Co-ordinator
Comments: I knew I wanted to be a nursery nurse after completing a childcare placement in year 10 at Little Treasures. I enjoy caring for young children, teaching them new development skills i.e. walking, talking and encouraging them to be independent. I also have experience working within each base room in our setting.
Danielle
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since March 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: more information to come soon...
Lana
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since September 2023
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information coming soon...
Preschool Room
Tracy
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NNEB Diploma
Employed: Full Time Since June 2021
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene Leve 2, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Extra Responsibilities: Preschool Supervisor
Comments: I gained my Diploma in 1992 and have worked in early years ever since, ranging from private day nurseries to school based preschools. I worked as a TA for key stage one in a school, as well as being a child minder when my daughter was young all the time staying up to date with the EYFS. I started out working in the Toddler room and I loved working with and watching them grow, building up little personalities, no two days were ever the same, I then worked in the Striders room upstairs where I continued to help nurture the children's progress and development, and have now made the moved to Preschool as supervisor.
Nicki
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NNEB Diploma
Employed: Part-Time Since September 2017
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Extra Responsibilities: Preschool's 2nd to my Supervisor.
Comments: I have worked in a previous setting for 14 years where I gained a wealth of experience. I'm one of the key-team in Preschool, working with the over 3-year-olds, I love working with this age group and feel privileged to be part of their educational journey I always enjoy helping them to learn and grow in confidence while having fun and make many memorable moments.
Jennie
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since February 2016
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Specific Baby Training including Maths for Babies, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have previous work experience in a school working with reception age children and younger children at another nursery setting. Upon starting at Little Treasures I worked in the Toddler Unit and Strider Unit as part of the key-team where I enjoyed caring for the children, seeing how fast they grow, watching and supporting them to take on new challenges and witnessing how proud they are as they did something for the first time. I'm now one of the key-team in Preschool, working with the over 3-year-olds and have enjoyed it equally as much.
Ari
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since May 2022
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information coming soon.
Rebecca
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BA Hons Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies
Employed: Part-Time Since July 2019
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: After completing my degree, I was previously working in a nursery in Manchester city centre. I made the move to Worcester where I have worked at Little Treasures ever since. I really enjoyed working in our Strider room engaging with the children, especially during music and dance activities, however now I'm heading downstairs for a change, helping to care for our under 2-year-olds.
Abi
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since May 2022
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information coming soon.
Additional Staff
Claire
Nursery Nurse
Qualification: NNEB Diploma
Employed: Part-Time Since 2013
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have over 12 years of experience working with children. I enjoy helping the children develop through a variety of different experiences we provide.
Rachel
Nursery Nurse
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since 2022
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I am currently studying to be a primary school teacher at university, I have experience working working in a range of placements and ages. I like coming to work at Little Treasures as i find childcare to be a rewarding job. I enjoy watching the children grow and develop while learning new things.
Sophia
Nursery Assistant
Qualification: Working towards
NVQ Level 2
Employed: Since April 2024
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information soon...
Anjum
Nursery Assistant
Qualification: Working towards
NVQ Level 3
Employed: Since July 2024
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information soon...
Emily
Nursery Assistant
Qualification: Working towards
NVQ Level 3
Employed: Since July 2024
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: More information soon...
In the Kitchen
Collette
Chef
Employed: Since July 2024
Paul
Kitchen Assitant
Employed: Since July 2022