OUR STAFF
Fledglings Day Nursery is owned and managed by a qualified primary school teacher with over ten years experience. Research suggests that outcomes for children are better in nurseries which are led by Early Years teachers. Our staff receive full training in safeguarding children, PREVENT and food hygience. All our staff are also paediatric first aid trained. We are committed to investing in our staff, enabling them to provide the best quality care for our children. Many of our staff are currently studying to achieve higher childcare qualifications.
Meet the team
Anna Dougherty
Managing Director
Anna is a qualified Primary School Teacher who taught for over ten years before establishing Fledglings in 2017.
Sonya Gregory
Nursery Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Setting SENCo
Chloe Smart
Deputy Nursery Manager
Deputy DSL
Setting SENco
Health Champion
Jade Poole
Preschool Room Leader
Danielle Arnold
Preschool Room Nursery Nurse
Emma Winfield
Preschool Room Nursery Nurse
Tyra Madzonga
Preschool Room Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Tyra is currently on maternity leave and is due to return in 2025
Joanna Hopson
Preschool Room Nursery Assistant (SEND support)
Rebecca Wraith
Toddler room Leader
Mental Health & Wellbeing Champion
Hygge Champion
Maria Cabrera Perez
Toddler Room Nursery Nurse
Jaydeen Abbey
Toddler Room Nursery Nurse
Charlotte Wade
Toddler Room Nursery Nurse
Diane Lindley
Baby Room Leader
Magda Jelinska
Baby Room Nursery Nurse
Jade Dougherty
Baby Room Nursery Nurse
Safeguarding champion
Millen-Mae Bowman
Baby Room Nursery Nurse
Milly Senior
Early Years Apprentice