Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

She started here at Banana Moon in June 2017, working full-time in the Pre-School group. Since then Joann has extended her knowledge and skills through a range of in-house experiences and challenges. As part of her continued professional development, Joann has been our Room Senior of Pre-school and has just received a for Deputy Manager after a successful Secondment for Nursery Manager, covering Maternity Leave. Joann took Deputy Manager in her stride, using the opportunity to learn the ropes and has now taken over as Nursery Manager.

She is keen to take on new challenges and has exciting ideas for the children within her care, developing their skills before they move on to the next stage in their lives.

Joann is the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Baddesley Ensor and takes the full lead for this role, supported by the 2 other members of staff, trained by our Local Authority, Warwickshire.

Evie joined our team in 2021 after relocating to the local area. Evie has vast experience working with babies in her previous setting and has also been a room leader. Evie is a kind and caring individual with fun activity ideas for Under 2's to encourage interest and exploration, identifying development needs and gaps in any children within her key group and building on these. Evie is Level 3 qualified.

I have worked in a variety of cheffing settings and thoroughly enjoy my job here at Banana Moon as nursery cook.

I freshly prepare healthy home cooked meals each day for the children to enjoy.

During the day I also take part in cooking activities with all age groups including baking cakes, biscuits, making soups, sandwiches, pies etc.

I am growing my own vegetables within the nursery garden which the children tend to then are able to add this to their own meals.

I am safeguarding, child protection trained.

Emily works as our Baby Moon's room leader looking after our babies aged 3 months-2 years. Emily is Level 3 qualified and has great experience with children of all ages. Emily has 2 children of her own, has been a childminder for her own business and also currently runs her own soft play private hire.

Sarah joined our team in 2021 as a pre-school practitioner and key worker. Sarah has vast experience with pre-school aged children working in a school attached pre-school for many years which unfortunately closed down due to retirement in 2021. Sarah has settled into the team well and built relationships with the children in her age group and key groups and their parents and families too. Sarah is Level 3 qualified.

Yvie joined our team at Baddesley in 2021 part way through her Level 3 apprenticeship studies at college with another setting, transitioning to a new nursery to complete the remaining areas of her qualification. Yvie has a course tutor who supports her both remotely and in-house with targets, coursework and assessments helping her to achieve her Level 3 qualification. Yvie is a key worker within our preschool team supporting children aged 3-5years using our Learning and Development programme. Yvie has a mentor in our nursery.

Rebecca works within our Under-Two's room and is a key person to our Baby Moons. Rebecca has a good bond with our parents and children. She is keen to get involved with all aspects of nursery life!

Acacia has worked with us as Bank Staff previously and enjoyed it so much that she is now completing her Level 3 apprenticeship! Acacia works with in our Under-Two's room and is a key person to our Baby Moons.

Amy is our Mini Moon Room Senior. She helps support and develop the Mini Moons along side Kim. Amy is level 3 qualified and has many years experience behind her.

Lauren is currently working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Hannah is currently working towards her Early Years Educator Level 3. Hannah is hoping to bring fresh ideas and energy to the room, supporting the team with creative activities and a spark of curiosity.

Aimee is based in our Mini Moon room. Aimee has achieved her Level 2 and is considering continuing her professional development and starting a Level 3 course. Aimee is passionate about supporting children's learning and development through engaging, play-based activities.