Mary-Jane
Mary-Jane founded Kingsmeadows Nursery in 2000 having noticed a gap in the market as a Mum of two young children. Mary-Jane has completed her SVQ3, PDA Level 8 and Post-Graduate Diploma in Childhood Practice. She has also graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and completed Doctoral training as a Chartered Psychologist in 2017. In 2019 Mary-Jane also qualified as a Mindfulness teacher.
Mary-Jane enjoys travelling and the outdoors and in the last few years has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, trekked the Inca Trail and rafted through the Grand Canyon.
Rebecca
Setting Manager
Rebecca joined the team in 2007 with an NVQ but has since gone on to achieve her SVQ3, PDA Level 8 and a BA in Childhood Practice.In addition to her role as Setting Manager Rebecca also leads the Under 2's which is her favourite age group!
Rebecca enjoys the daily challenges her role brings, no day is ever the same but she wouldn't have it any other way.
Dawn
Lead Practitioner
Dawn has been with Kingsmeadows Nursery since 2006, she achieved her SVQ3 before joining the team but has now gone on to complete her SVQ4. Dawn enjoys the challenges of working with the 2-3 years age group and has found her qualifications to be extremely helpful in ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.
Dawn enjoys keeping fit and going out with friends and family.
Janey
Depute Manager
Janey is the Depute Manager and also Lead Practitioner in the Rainbow Room (3-5 years) and has been part of the team for 12 years, achieving both SVQ3 and PDA Level 8 qualifications during her time with Kingsmeadows Nursery.
Janey enjoys reading, crosswords and walking, especially her annual walking holiday in Spain with friends.
Nicola
Lead Practitioner
Nicola first joined the team whilst still at High School and helped with the After School Club where her ambition and interest in chilcare grew. Nicola has now achieved her SVQ3 and PDA Level 8 and is Lead Practitioner for the Out of School and Holiday Club.
Nicola volunteers as a Brownie leader in her spare time and is also a member of the local Pipe Band.
Fiona
Practitioner
Fiona has been with Kingsmeadows Meadows Nursery for over 16 years and gained
her SNNEB from Borders College in 1992. Fiona enjoys working with children who require extra support and has completed training to expand her knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In her spare time Fiona enjoys the outdoors and walking her dogs.
Lauren
Trainee Practitioner
Lauren joined the team in 2018, she is currently working towards achieving her SVQ3. Lauren previously worked in hospitality management before joining us for a new challange. The majority of her time is spent working with the under 2's. Lauren also runs baby sensory classes locally for children locally.
In her spare time Lauren enjoys travel and exploring the outdoors with her family
Lisa S
Practitioner
Lisa has been working with children since she was 16 and has been with Kingsmeadows Nursery for 3 years. She has completed her Health & Social Care Level 2, SVQ2 and SVQ3.
Lisa plays in the local pipe band and also plays netball in her spare time.
Abbie
Practitioner
Abbie joined the team in 2017 and completed her SVQ in 2019. She spends most of her time in K2 with the Out of School Club but enjoys working with every age group.
Abbie spend her free time riding her horse and is an active member of the Peebles Agricultural Club
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