Our dedicated team of nursery practitioners are all well-qualified, trained and DBS checked. They have had many years of experience in nurturing young minds and delivering creative and stimulating learning experiences.
Abi Hartnett
Abi is the manager having spent many years as the preschool leader and deputy-manager. She joined us in September 2005 and is a level 3 childcare practitioner with 15 years’ experience in childcare. Abi is also our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator.
Abi says:
"I enjoy working closely with my team to provide the highest quality of care to our children and families. I have a passion for early years and have thoroughly enjoyed developing the preschool environment to make it a fun, exciting and stimulating for the children to explore. I am very excited to be leading the nursery as manager in the months ahead."
Victoria
Currently on maternity leave
Victoria says:
"I really enjoy my job as I give children that valuable start in life, helping children to develop their social skills in a safe and caring environment that promotes learning through play. I thoroughly enjoy watching the children achieve each milestone, knowing that I have made a difference by supporting them."
Emily
Nursery Practitioner/ Griffins Room
Emily says:
" I have a massive passion for Childcare. I enjoy seeing the children strive and develop on a daily basis. Seeing that ever developing confidence and independence grow as they prepare for the next adventure of school is the best reward."
Joshua
Nursery Assistant/ Dragons Room
Josh says:
"I am really looking forward to starting my childcare career here at Duchess Nursery Steventon. I'm excited to spend my time with the children watching them grow and develop as they get older"
Sam
Our lovely Nursery Cook!
Sam says:
"I have enjoyed creating delicious menus that appeal to the little ones at Duchess Nursery and it is such a happy place to work!"
Kat
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Kat says:
"It brings me great happiness to watch the children grow and develop in every way possible."
Oana
Nursery Assistant/ Dragonflies Room
Oana says:
"I love working in childcare and watching the children grow and seeing those giggling smiles every day. I am very passionate about seeing the children grow and develop while they learn and learn, knowing that we helped to give them the very best start in life"
Courtney
Nursery Assistant/ Dragonflies Room
Courtney says:
" I recently joined the team in October 2023. I have loved forming bonds with the children and staff. I love seeing the children, learning new things everyday."
Amy
Nursery Assistant/ Dragonflies Room
Amy says:
"Since becoming a Mother myself, I have witnessed first hand the impact that nursery workers have on my daughter. This influenced me to change career in Childcare. I love helping the children to learn new things and watching their own little (or big) personalities develop."
Gemma
Nursery Assistant/ Griffins Room
Gemma says:
"I am currently working with the Dragonflies. I really enjoy seeing what happens in their day to day activities, knowing that I have had a hand in developing their skills and achieving their milestones"