We have an amazing team that make our setting what it is and we would not be able to offer what we do for our children and families without them.
Sharon Zimmerman and Adam Sullivan are the directors and have owned Priory Childcare Ltd since September 2018 when they brought a local preschool. In April 2022 Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town joined the company. Sharon has been the manager of the nursery since October 2007.
Sharon and Adam are supported by Leigh who works two days a week as an administer. The other members of our amazing work family are below.
We are very passionate about the development and training of our team. Several of our team members are undertaking formal childcare qualifications at various levels. Some are starting their journey in gaining a qualification while other member of our team are working towards higher levels. We also encourage our team members to undertake formal training as we value the knowledge, skills and development this brings to our team which then benefits the children in our care.
As well as this all staff are to attend several different training sessions to ensure we all have relevant and up to date knowledge in very important areas. Some of these courses include, Paediatric first aid, Safe Guarding children, Prevent Duty, Food safety, Food Allergies, Moving and handling to name some.
Other members of staff have other training depending on their role within the setting. All senior staff attend Safe Guarding Designated Lead training so there is always someone on site with the relevant knowledge. Our Nursery cook has further training for her role and our housekeeper further training around her tasks.
We have two Special Education Needs Officers in nursery both who have Level 3 SENCO training and work alongside the nursery team to support the all the children in our care but especially those who need some extra support.