Enrich young minds and lives
Our Staff
Management Team
Verena
Manager - Curriculum Lead & First Aider
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.
Jannette
Deputy Manager - Behaviour Management & First Aider.
I have worked at Little Treasures since 2010, I started in the baby room and moved to Striders before working a short time in Preschool, I was promoted to Striders Supervisor and then in 2015 promoted again to Deputy Manager. I have an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and also hold an assessor certificate in Early Years. I am adult, paediatric and emergency drug first aid trained.
I have worked in nurseries for over 30 years so have some insight into how children learn, behave and develop. My main job as Deputy Manager is to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and to make sure children, parents and staff are all happy and healthy. I am married with a grown-up daughter so I do understand the pressures of being a parent. I still work in all the rooms if needed, but help Verena more now in the office where the door is always open for anyone to come and have a chat.
David
Deputy Manager - DSL (Designated Safeguard Lead) SENDCO, Equal Opportunities Officer
I have worked at Little Treasures since December 2019, I was previously a supervisor in a Children's Centre nursery caring for children 0-3years and a lead playworker for Sandwell councils play service. I have a Foundation Degree level 5 in Early Years and a level 3 Forest school leader certification.
As deputy manager, I enjoy supporting children and staff to be happy and achieve the best that they can achieve, no doubt you will see me around as I work within the base rooms here and there as needed.
Jemma
Assistant Manager - Fire Safety and First-Aid Supplies co-ordinator, First Aider, Website Coordinator, and Tapestry Lead.
I have worked at Little Treasures since September 2008, I was previously the Preschool supervisor for seven years and Striders supervisor before that. 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 assistant 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.
In the Office
Sarah
Nursery Administrator and COSHH Co-ordinator
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.
The Toddler Unit - First Steps Team
Katie (on maternity Leave)
Toddler Unit Supervisor/ DDSL
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since September 2014
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Extra Responsibilities: Deputy Safeguard Lead
Comments: I'm one of the key-team in our Toddler Unit, 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.
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
Jodie
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: BTEC Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since April 2017
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I was previously a senior manager in another setting for five years before I left to have my first baby. Upon returning to work I started at Little Treasures with the under 2-year-olds, caring for the Toddlers and watching them grow as one of the key-team. Since then I have had another baby, so when my firstborn started school I made the move to Preschool where I looked forward to the new challenge as part of the key-team, to help prepare your little ones for their journey to school, while my youngest was in the baby room, however I have now made the move back to the Toddler Unit as my child has grown and progressed through the setting, where I now care for the youngest children in our setting.
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.
Lydia
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 2 Working towards NVQ Level 3
Employed: Full Time Since January 2021
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I previously worked on placement at another nursery and have an NVQ Level 1 in Health and Social Care. Since working at Little Treasures I have with our Striders and Preschool age groups as I gained my NVQ Level 2, and I'm now looking forward to work in our Baby room in the Toddler Unit. I want to get as much experience as I can learning and developing my skills right across the Early Years age spectrum.
The Toddler Unit - Toddlers Team
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.
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
Yasmin
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: Working towards NVQ Level 2
Employed: Full Time Since 2022
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I chose to work in early years education as I enjoy watching and supporting the children learn and develop new skills as they grow.
Aimee
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: Working towards NVQ Level 2
Employed: Full-Time Since October 2021
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I love working with and watching the children develop their own little personalities. Everyday I see each child grow and develop in different ways. I've made lovely relationships with all the children and their parents. It's nice to be able to see each child find something they love and be able to express it to everyone. Going outside to our gardens is like going on a mini adventure for the children as it's something different for them and great fun.
The Strider Unit Team
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.
Avril
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Employed: Part-Time Since September 2018
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: Joint 2nd to my Supervisor
Comments: I have worked with children for many years having taught a physical play programme called Leaps and Bounds and then I became an accredited childminder for 10 years as well as being trained in numerous other certificates. I have an array of experience covering all ages of children's development and being a mum to a 23-year-old is a gift I treasure each day. Working with children is an extending dream which I love.
Gemma
Nursery Nurse
Key Person
Qualification: Working towards Early Years Foundation Degree Level 5
Employed: Part-Time Since December 2021
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control, Regular in-house Training.
Comments: I have previously worked 4 years in a Preschool at another setting and spent a year completing work experience in a reception class. I am one of the key-team in Strider Unit and I'm passionate about outdoor play and providing fun and creative experiences for the children to get messy and explore. I love that everyday is a new adventure that poses opportunity for new play and learning experiences watching the children flourish fills every day with excitement and wonder.
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.
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 Honors Degree in Early 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.
Lucy
Nursery Assistant
Key Person
Qualification: NVQ Level 2
Employed: Full Time Since 2018
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM, CSE, Food Hygiene, COSHH, GDPR, Illness and Infection Control,
Regular in-house Training.
Comments: Since starting at Little Treasures I have completed my NVQ Level 2 in Childcare. I have had experience working with every age group and I am super excited in doing arts and crafts and cooking activities with the children.
The Preschool Team
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.
Ruby
Nursery Assistant
Qualification: Working towards NVQ Level 2
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: More information to come soon.
Bank 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.
Emma
Nursery Assistant
Qualification: NVQ Level 2
Employed: Part-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.
In the Kitchen
Sally
Cook
Employed: Since February 2020
Further Training: Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene Level 2, COSHH, Safeguarding.
Comments: I have many years experience in catering and kitchens as I previously ran a pub, and worked in kitchens at a golf club and a nursing home.
Paul
Kitchen Assitant
Employed: Since July 2022
Further Training: Food Hygiene Level 2, Safeguarding.
Comments: More information coming soon.