OX17 1LH, Banbury, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Meet the Team
Alisha Bennett
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Director
Hello, my name is Alisha and I started working in Early Years Education back in 2011. I have worked hard and gained my level 6 BA(Hons) in Early Years Education along with gaining my Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate, Pediatric First Aid and Level 2 in Food Hygiene. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience working wit
Director
Hello, my name is Alisha and I started working in Early Years Education back in 2011. I have worked hard and gained my level 6 BA(Hons) in Early Years Education along with gaining my Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate, Pediatric First Aid and Level 2 in Food Hygiene. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience working with babies right the way through to preschool age children. I have ample experience working with and supporting children with SEND. I have over four and a half years managerial experience supporting and guiding a team of 35 employees delivering high quality educational opportunities for Early Years. I am very excited to be able to welcome you and your child/ren into our nursery as we all embark on the new journey as one big family; while creating memorable experiences on a day-to-day basis. I look forward to welcoming you in to begin your journey with us.
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Director
Hi, my name is Kayleigh. I am one of the nursery's directors and managers. I have 13 years of childcare experience from a range of settings. I am also Level 4 qualified in Early Years and hold a Level 3 in Playwork. I have experience with SEND children and it is an area I am interested in. I love singing and dancing with the chi
Director
Hi, my name is Kayleigh. I am one of the nursery's directors and managers. I have 13 years of childcare experience from a range of settings. I am also Level 4 qualified in Early Years and hold a Level 3 in Playwork. I have experience with SEND children and it is an area I am interested in. I love singing and dancing with the children and getting stuck in with messy play. I am also trained in Read, Write, Inc phonics.
Donna-Marie Grindlay
Kayleigh-Jayne Grindlay
Donna-Marie Grindlay
Company Secretary
I opened my first nursery in a local village in 2000. After 10 years I moved to work in a Children's Centre in a large town. Within 2 years I became the Centre Head and Associate school governor. During the next 2 years I set up and managed a nursery which ran alongside the Centre. I taught children with English as a
Company Secretary
I opened my first nursery in a local village in 2000. After 10 years I moved to work in a Children's Centre in a large town. Within 2 years I became the Centre Head and Associate school governor. During the next 2 years I set up and managed a nursery which ran alongside the Centre. I taught children with English as a second language and supported those with SEND. Liaising with multi-agencies including Health and Social Care. I have a Masters level post graduate degree in Education, a level 4 in Early Years Management and level 3 Diploma in Early Years. I hold a CACHE play work certificate. I am a safeguarding lead and have trained teachers in safeguarding. I hold a City and Guilds adult teaching certificate and can deliver multiple parenting courses including HENRY. I have food hygiene certificate.
Kieran Grindlay
Kieran Grindlay
Donna-Marie Grindlay
Director
Hello, my name is Kieran, In my day job as a fire fighter I am constantly updating my fire safety practice. I will apply this to my role as Director of the Nursery. I also have a keen interest in ICT and social media and will therefore be monitoring and updating online information about the setting. I believe myself to be friendly
Director
Hello, my name is Kieran, In my day job as a fire fighter I am constantly updating my fire safety practice. I will apply this to my role as Director of the Nursery. I also have a keen interest in ICT and social media and will therefore be monitoring and updating online information about the setting. I believe myself to be friendly and approachable and look forward to meeting you and your families.
David Grindlay
Kieran Grindlay
David Grindlay
Director
I have spent 42 years working in the construction industry. I am currently working as a sales expert covering managed services. My role in the nursery is a Director which means I will be involved in the decision making regarding the company and ensuring policies and procedures are adhered too. I am a registered provider with OF
Director
I have spent 42 years working in the construction industry. I am currently working as a sales expert covering managed services. My role in the nursery is a Director which means I will be involved in the decision making regarding the company and ensuring policies and procedures are adhered too. I am a registered provider with OFSTED for the nursery. I will also be involved in the internal maintenance.
Sarah
Kieran Grindlay
David Grindlay
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Sarah, I have worked with children for 21 years, 13 of which I was childminding. I hold a level 3 in childcare, and I have a great passion for early years. In my spare time I enjoy walking, shopping and watching my daughter play football.
Leanne
Leanne
Leanne
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Leanne, As a mother to 4 children, a grandmother to one and another on the way, I believe I have the nurturing and compassionate qualities required for an Early Years Practitioner. I have spent several months as a home carer for the elderly which displays my natural instinct to care.
I have spent
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Leanne, As a mother to 4 children, a grandmother to one and another on the way, I believe I have the nurturing and compassionate qualities required for an Early Years Practitioner. I have spent several months as a home carer for the elderly which displays my natural instinct to care.
I have spent time at St James Infant School as a LTA in 2001. I love rearing ducks and have a love for country music. A career in childcare has long been an ambition of mine.
Aiden
Leanne
Leanne
Early Years Practitioner
Hiya! I'm Aiden, I'm currently doing my apprenticeship here at Manor farm Day care. I'm passionate to provide a positive impact on young children not only as a carer but someone they can feel safe with and someone who they can trust to look after them. I'm an older brother and uncle, so my experience with chi
Early Years Practitioner
Hiya! I'm Aiden, I'm currently doing my apprenticeship here at Manor farm Day care. I'm passionate to provide a positive impact on young children not only as a carer but someone they can feel safe with and someone who they can trust to look after them. I'm an older brother and uncle, so my experience with children stems from this. I hope that my time here will expand my knowledge and improve on my practice.
Sophie
Leanne
Sophie
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am working in the baby room as well as working towards my level two early years practitioner qualification. I have a real passion for working with children and I love reading, singing and dancing with all the children.
Alisha
Alisha
Sophie
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Alisha, I am currently working towards my level two a early years practitioner qualification. Since working at Manor farm day care, I've loved getting to know each child and have formed a bond with many. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in child care. I am a fan of most rock bands but wi
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Alisha, I am currently working towards my level two a early years practitioner qualification. Since working at Manor farm day care, I've loved getting to know each child and have formed a bond with many. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in child care. I am a fan of most rock bands but will happily dance to any song without hesitation. I have a big sister and come from a loving family.
Milly
Alisha
Milly
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Milly, I am working in the baby room at Manor farm day care. I am currently working towards getting my level 2 early years qualification. I have always had a passion for working in childcare. I am the second oldest with 5 younger siblings and I love spending time and looking after them.