Hello and a very warm welcome from Apple Tree Nursery Schools. My name is Kate Childs, I established Apple Tree Nursery Schools in 2007 initially working alone as a childminder. I’ve obtained a Level 6 qualification in childcare (Early Years Teacher status) and have subsequently used this to improve the quality of teaching standards across our settings.

I passionately believe ‘Small is Beautiful’, that nursery school classes should be limited to just 20-30 spaces. This provides the best outcomes for the babies and children in our care, allowing them to retain their individuality as they grow. Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing our children growing up happy, confident and fulfilled.

My name is Jade, and I am the trainee manager at our Apple Tree nursery school. I have a level 3 diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and have recently completed my level 6 BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology (Child Development and Education). I have over 6 years of experience working with young children as well as working in Special Educational Need schools. I have always had a passion for working with children and enjoy having the opportunity to provide a fun and nurturing environment for the children to develop and excel in life.

My name is Kristina, I’m a Level 2 qualified Nursery School Apprentice at our Ovingdean setting studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. I’m also a mother to 2 beautiful little boys, love playing sports and encourage all young children in my care to keep active.

My name is Leah, I’m a Nursery School Supervisor at our Ovingdean setting. I’ve worked at much larger settings previously and love the small, intimate feel at Apple Tree where the children and staff really get to know one another.

My name is Chloe, I’m a Level 2 Nursery School Practitioner at our Ovingdean setting. I love the small, personal feel at Apple Tree, where I can work one to one with the children and see directly the impact of my work.

My name is Brodie, I’m a Level 2 Nursery School Apprentice at our Ovingdean setting studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. I really care about the children I work with and am excited to see them develop in parallel with my studies.

My name is Telima, I’m a Level 2 Nursery School Apprentice at our Ovingdean setting studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. I love to encourage the children to sing, dance and play as creatively as possible!

I’m Kirsty,  I am the Manager at Clayton Montessori Forest School. I hold a Montessori Early childhood teaching diploma (ages 2.5-6yrs) , a foundation degree in Early Years and have almost completed my BA (Hons) in Early Years.  I have been working in Montessori and early years settings for over twelve years. I believe every child is an individual and am very passionate about delivering child led, high quality and deeply enriching experiences for every child during their precious pre school years.

My name is Georgia and I’m the Deputy Nursery School Manager at our Clayton Montessori Forest school setting. I am a qualified primary school teacher and have worked in Reception classes since qualifying as a teacher. I also hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development 0-8yrs. I am currently studying for my level 3 Forest School Leader qualification. I am passionate about Early Years and am dedicated to providing a safe, enabling and child-led environment to ensure your child is able to develop holistically with a secure sense of self and emotional resilience.

My name is Daniela, I’m the manager at our Apple Tree Montessori Nursery in Saltdean. I hold an AMI Montessori Diploma Level 4 and a PGCERT in Special Educational Needs (MEFA). I have over 10 years’ experience working with children in Montessori, special needs and early years settings. I am bilingual, being fluent in both Slovakian and English. I am extremely passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, ensuring a healthy and thorough development within every child – seeing their progress gives me great satisfaction. I am dedicated to providing a happy and safe environment where your child has the freedom to grow, gain confidence and make their way towards independence.  

My name is Ginie and I’m the Nursery School Manager at our Rottingdean Montessori setting. I hold an AMI Montessori Diplom 3-6 from the Institut Formation Maria Montessori (IFMM) in Geneva and am bilingual, being fluent in both French and English. I hold a university degree in English Language and Civilisation, have trained as a Yoga teacher for children, completed training in shiatsu massage and love to paint. These many different interests enable me to enrich and widen your child’s horizons. I’m a true professional, caring and intuitive, truly appreciated by children, parents and colleagues alike.

My name is Sian, I’m a Classroom Deputy at our Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School. I’ve been working in education since 1997 after obtaining my NNEB Diploma (Level 3). I joined the Montessori Nursery School in Rottingdean in 2010 and, under the guidance of Teresa Elliott, became a Montessori Classroom Assistant. I enjoy singing, making craft and teaching Makaton to the children. I’m also the SEN coordinator and bring a calm, friendly and amusing personality to our school.

My name is Agnieszka, but children call me Agnes. I’m a Classroom Assistant at our Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School having moved from Poland where I previously worked as a teacher in a Primary school. I initially joined the Montessori Nursery School in Rottingdean in 2011 as a support teacher for Polish children who attended but have moved on to become a Montessori Classroom Assistant. I love working with the children, dancing and performing group activities with them such as Origami

My name is Suzanne, I’m a Classroom Deputy at our Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School. I’ve been working in education for more than 20 years and have run my own Nursery Schools previously. I’m Montessori qualified and am truly passionate about all aspects of my work.

Hi, I’m Chloe, and I have 3 children of my own. I homeschooled my eldest for a few years with a child centred approach, while backpacking. Creating the environment for her to be independent and initiating her own learning was wonderful. I worked in Child Psychology before making the switch to Montessori childcare, and I will be starting Montessori training soon.

My name is Kelly and I offer dinner time support to the children. Having sent my own three children through the Montessori Nursery system I fully support and encourage the beautiful balance of independence, nurture and growth that the setting offers.