Meet the team

Sophie Goodchild
Senior Room Manager

I have worked here since April 2015. Before joining Busy Bees I studied for my Level 3 Childcare qualification and I achieved an A grade. I enjoy working in Rabbit's room and I am now the Senior Room Manager for that area. Our children love exploring the different areas and learning lot's of new things.

Sophie Hodges
Senior Room Manager

I have worked for the nursery since November 2013 participating in different job roles whilst I finished my 'Early Childhood Studies Degree'. I love getting involved with the Babble to Chatter activities each day, as this is very rewarding for the children.
In May 2017 I stepped up to become Senior Room Manager for Roo's and I am really enjoying the new challenge and I have recently been promoted to become 3rd in charge for the nursery.

Nikki Beales
Chef

I am the nursery Chef and I have worked here for 6 years now. I enjoy cooking healthy, balanced and nutritious meals each day for the children to experience. I have a level 3 in Food Hygiene and also a level 3 in Childcare.

Teresa Downes
Early Years Educator

I am currently working in Roo's room with children aged 0-16 months as a key person. The Roo's room is very rewarding to work in and we complete weekly activities with the babies encouraging mathematics, talk time baskets and communication. I look forward to many more years working with Busy Bees.

Debbie Lucock
Qualified Early Years Educator

I started working with children when my own 2 children were all grown up and I have worked here at Busy Bees for 10 years now. I thoroughly enjoy my job and I enjoy putting my education and qualification's into practice to support the children to learn and grow.

Chantelle Bak
Early Years Educator

I have worked for the nursery for many years and have worked in all rooms. I currently work alongside my team in Tigger's room and I have a real passion for working with children. In Tigger's we have lot's of exciting activities throughout the day to motivate the children which include, 'Wake and Shake' and 'Babble to Chatter'. I am very keen on giving the children the best start in their early years and all our learning is always based around the children's most current interests.

Nic Duff
Qualified Early Years Educator

I have worked at Busy Bees for 14 years. I have 3 children of my own, who all attended the nursery and loved every minute of it. I have worked across all area's within the nursery and I currently work as part of the Tigger's team and I love watching the children grow as they move through the nursery.

Danielle King
Early Years Educator

I work as part of the Rabbit's team and I am enjoying the experience. I love working with the 16 months-2 year age group and creating new and exciting activities to help support our children's development. I have recently completed my L3 childcare qualification and look forward to putting my new found knowledge into practice.

Megan Osman
Qualified Early Years Educator

I joined Busy Bees in October 2015 and I work in the Pre-school room alongside Tash and Shauni. I am enjoying my time here at Busy Bees and I always look forward to making an impact on the children who I care for and the nursery.

Amanda Woodward
Assistant Chef

I have recently re-joined Busy Bees after working here previously for 4 years. I have been back for over a year now and I am currently the Assistant Chef working in the kitchen between the hours of 8:30-2 Monday-Thursday. I also help out in the room's if needed and love to see the children learn new things. I enjoy working in the each room and supporting the children's development through different activities.

Beth Keeble
Qualified Early Years Educator

I have been working at Busy Bees since 2013 after leaving college where I studied my Level 3 in Childcare and Education. I currently work as a bank staff member, which means I work within all the rooms which I enjoy very much.