Chipping Warden
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 / Business Manager
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 childre
Company Secretary / Business Manager
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.
Sophie
Kieran Grindlay
David Grindlay
Baby Room Leader
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am working in the baby room. I currently hold a level 2 in childcare and I am working towards my level 3 early years practitioner qualification. I have a real passion for working with children and I love reading, singing and dancing with all the children.
Sarah
Sarah
Sarah
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.
Alisha
Sarah
Sarah
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Alisha, I am Level 2 qualified and I am currently working towards my level 3 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 o
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Alisha, I am Level 2 qualified and I am currently working towards my level 3 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.
Katie
Sarah
Hayley
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Katie, and I work in the baby room. I have a real passion for working with children and I love offering lots of cuddles as well as reading and dancing with all the children.
Hayley
Hayley
Hayley
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Hayley, and I work in the Toddler and Preschool room. I have loved getting to know all the children and have created strong bonds with them all. I also love to get messy and creative with them.
Kaylie
Hayley
Kaylie
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Kaylie , 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 childcare. I have a little sister and come from a loving family.
Niamh
Hayley
Kaylie
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Niamh, I am Level 2 qualified and I am currently working towards my level 3 early years practitioner qualification. Since working at Manor farm day care in the preschool room, 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.
Tianna
Tianna
Tianna
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Tianna and I work in the baby room. I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. I am loving getting to know all the children and I am creating strong bonds with them all.
Tegan
Tianna
Tianna
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Tegan and I work in the baby room. I currently hold a level 2 in childcare and I am working towards my level 3 early years practitioner qualification. I enjoy messy play and helping the children create their masterpieces.
Beth
Angela
Angela
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Beth, I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. After spending some time living in Australia, I have returned to the UK to follow my ambition to work with young children. I look forward to expanding my knowledge in childcare and getting to know the children and their families.
Angela
Angela
Angela
Early Years Practitioner
Hi my name is Angela, I have worked with children for over 16 years. I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and I have great enthusiasm for the early years. I currently work in the toddler room at Manor Farm and have formed strong bonds with all the children.
Warkworth
Kerrie
Kerrie
Kerrie
Nursery Manager
Hi my name is Kerrie and I am the nursery manager at our new Warkworth site. I hold a level 3 early years qualification and have lots of experience working across different settings which I am excited to share at Manor Farm. I am very excited to be able to welcome you and your child/ren into our nursery as we all embark on
Nursery Manager
Hi my name is Kerrie and I am the nursery manager at our new Warkworth site. I hold a level 3 early years qualification and have lots of experience working across different settings which I am excited to share at Manor Farm. 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 to begin your journey with us.
Emma
Kerrie
Kerrie
Toddler Room Leader/Third in Charge
Hi! My name is Emma and I am the Toddler Room Leader and Third in Charge. I currently hold a level 5 qualification and have been working in childcare for over 9 years. I support the children using their play experiences through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. I enjoy small world play and outdoor activities.
Mary
Mary
Mary
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Mary and I currently hold a level 3 qualification in childcare. I have a real passion for working with SEN children and I love teaching Makaton sign language, singing and dancing with all the children. I have a love for the Preschool aged children where I can teach and prepare them for their next chapter - school.
Zoey
Mary
Mary
Early Years Practitioner
Hi! My name is Zoey and I work in the baby room. I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification and have over 6 months experience in another nursery setting. I have a real passion for working with children and I love offering lots of cuddles as well as reading and having fun with the children.