We aim to give your Child the best start possible in life by employing experienced professional staff.

 

 

Our Nursery Manager, Kelly Parker, will lead the Team. She has had many years experience working in nursery settings and is highly respected for her Childcare knowledge and her professionalism. She will ensure that the Nursery’s standards of service are continually enhanced.

 All our staff meet rigorous vetting procedures which include an Enhanced Disclosure check to ensure that they are suitable people to care for your Child.

 We encourage our staff to extend their qualifications and aim to have most staff trained in First Aid and Food Hygiene.

 Kelly Parker –Nursery Manager/ Qualified Nursery Practitioner 

 My name is Kelly Parker; I have been working at The Owl and the Pussycat Children’s Nursery for over 2 years. I started as the Nursery Deputy Manager and have now worked my way up to become the nursery manager.

 Working in the childcare profession is something I always wanted to do from an early age. I have now been working in nurseries for over 10 years.

 As nursery manager I feel that it is important to continuously update my own professional development to ensure that the nursery is being run efficiently. I have recently completed my S.V.Q Level 4 in Children’s Care and Development as well as updating my child protection training and Children's First Aid 

 

At weekends I like to spend my time with my family and often help out with my two autistic nephews. I also enjoy going to the cinema with friends.

 

 Gillian Good – Deputy Manager - Qualified Nursery Practitioner/Pre-School Room Lead 

 

Hello my name is Gillian and I am 23 years old living in the east side of Edinburgh. I have been a qualified nursery practitioner for four years now, and have worked here since April 2009.

 

I am currently working with the Pre-School children which I thoroughly enjoy. I am able to see how the children grow and develop.

 

 Lyndsy Bradley – Qualified Nursery Practctitioner/Toddler Room Lead

Hello my name is Lyndsy; I have worked at the nursery for almost four years. I have completed my S.V.Q Level 2 and 3 in Children’s Care and Development. 

I am based within the Toddler Room which I really enjoy and have worked in this room since starting here.

 

My hobbies and interests are going shopping, going to the cinema and spending time with family and friends.

 Hello my name is Jasmyn Cairns, I am 26 years old and I am a fully qualified nursery Practitioner working in the baby room as room lead. I love working with the babies watching them grow and develop.

Jasmyn Cairns - Qualified Nursery Practctitioner/Baby Room Lead

 

I have completed my H.N.C in Early Years Education along with my Children’s Fist Aid and Child Protection and I am also registered with the S.S.S.C

 

In my spare time I like to spend it with friends and family going shopping. I am also very hands on with my younger relatives helping to look after them.
 

Lee Duff- Qualified Nursery Assistant

Hi my name is Lee and I am a qualified nursery assistant and I work at the Owl and the Pussycat Children’s nursery part time with me being a busy mum. I enjoy the experience of working in all the different rooms within the nursery getting to work with all the children of different ages.

 

Sindy Greens - Qualified Nursery Assistant

Hi my name is Sindy Greens and I have six years experience working in the childcare sector. I have worked here for over 2 years. I have my S.V.Q Level 2 in Children’s Care and Development, First Aid, Child Protection and Behaviour Management.
 

 Elle Wootten – Trainee Nursery Practitioner

 

Hello my name is Elle Wootten and I am a trainee nursery practitioner. I am currently working towards completion of my S.V.Q Level 3 in Children’s Care and Development. Within the Owl and the Pussycat Children’s nursery I am working in the under 3’s unit which I am thoroughly enjoying.

 

 

I live in Edinburgh with my mum dad and my sister and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends particularly helping to look after the youngest members of my family.

 

Aron Gronow - Trainee Nursery Practitioner

 

Hi my name is Aron Gronow, I stated at the Owl and the Pussycat Children’s Nursery as a volunteer and quickly realised that a career in childcare is something that very much interested me.  I am now working as a trainee practitioner. I am very much enjoying learning how children of all ages develop and I am loving being a part of such a friendly and supportive team.

 

Emma Aitken - Trainee Nursery Practitioner

 

Hello my name is Emma; I am a trainee nursery practitioner currently working towards my S.V.Q Level 3 in Children’s Care and Development. I am 17 years old and my goal is to become a qualified nursery practitioner and I am hoping to achieve this by working very hard not only within the nursery but at college as well.

Within the nursery I enjoy helping all the children to develop to their full potential and providing activities that will help them.

 

 Katie Ross  - Trainee Nursery Practitioner

 

 Hello my name is Katie and I am from Loan head. I am working at the Owl and the Pussycat Children’s Nursery as trainee nursery practitioner and I am waiting to start my S.V.Q Level 3 in Children’s Care and Development which I am looking forward to starting. I am currently working within the Toddler room which I am thoroughly enjoying. In my spare time I like going out with my friends and on most weekend I enjoy working with my mum.