Our Team

A caring team for every child

Both of our nurseries are staffed by highly qualified practitioners with a wealth of experience in supporting children under five years old. Our diverse team reflects the wider community in which our children grow and develop, helping them feel valued, understood and included.

Our team is passionate, nurturing and committed to providing high-quality care and education in line with best early years practice.

Carefully recruited and fully supported

At Little Cherubs, we follow rigorous recruitment procedures to make sure all staff working with children are suitable, qualified and committed to safeguarding.

✓

Careful selection

All prospective staff are interviewed and asked to provide character and professional references.

✓

DBS checked

Staff must hold a current Enhanced DBS disclosure before employment begins.

✓

Ongoing suitability

Suitability checks are reviewed regularly to help maintain a safe nursery environment.

We are fully committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of every child in our care.

How our team supports children

Our practitioners are carefully deployed throughout the day so children receive attentive care, positive learning experiences and consistent supervision.

Staff ratios

We follow EYFS adult-to-child ratio guidance to support safe, high-quality care.

Key person system

Each child has a dedicated Key Person who helps them settle, feel secure and build confidence.

Quality of care

Senior staff regularly review room deployment so children’s needs are consistently met.

Meet our management team

The Little Cherubs management team brings together years of early years experience, strong leadership and a shared commitment to nurturing children and supporting families.

Debbie

Founder and Nursery Provider

Debbie founded Little Cherubs in 2000 with a clear vision to create a family-run nursery where parents could feel complete peace of mind.

What began as a small Sydenham setting has grown into the Little Cherubs family across Sydenham and Shortlands.

Charlotte

Company Director

Charlotte joined Little Cherubs in 2015 and supports the operational, financial and leadership structure of the business.

She works closely with the Directors and Management Team to maintain high standards across both nursery settings.

Ruby

Company Director

Ruby has grown up with Little Cherubs and is a qualified Early Years practitioner based at the Shortlands branch.

She supports both nursery practice and the office and management side of the business.

Maggie

Area Manager

Maggie joined Little Cherubs in 2000 and has progressed through a variety of leadership roles across both settings.

She supports quality of education, curriculum planning, staff supervision, safeguarding practice and continuous improvement.

Danielle

Deputy Manager

Danielle has worked within Early Years since 1996 and has held a number of leadership roles within Little Cherubs.

She is passionate about creative learning, strong relationships and supporting practitioners to grow in confidence.

Chris

Nursery Manager

Chris has worked in Early Years for over 10 years and is committed to creating a safe, warm, nurturing and fun environment.

He supports children, families and staff so everyone feels valued, included and motivated to thrive.

Tara

Deputy Manager

Tara has worked within childcare for over 15 years and has experience across all Early Years age groups.

She is passionate about play-based learning, inclusion, messy play, singing and supporting strong family partnerships.

Safeguarding and wellbeing

Each nursery has at least two trained Designated Safeguarding Leads who coordinate safeguarding and welfare matters.

✓

Safeguarding leads

Safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly to reflect statutory guidance and best practice.

✓

Wellness ambassadors

Our trained Wellness Ambassadors provide peer support and promote positive mental health.

✓

Supported practitioners

By supporting our staff, children benefit from motivated, confident and emotionally supported practitioners.

Special educational needs and inclusion

Little Cherubs is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

✓

Dedicated SENCos

Each setting has a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator who leads inclusive practice.

✓

Targeted support

Our SENCo team helps identify needs early and supports personalised plans and strategies.

✓

Working together

We work closely with families, practitioners and external professionals when required.

Ongoing professional development

We are committed to making sure our team continues to grow, develop and stay aligned with current best practice and the EYFS statutory framework.

Staff regularly receive updated policies, training materials and key focus areas to review, including safeguarding updates, curriculum development, wellbeing practices and changes in legislation.

This helps ensure our practice remains current, consistent and focused on the best outcomes for the children in our care.

Visit Little Cherubs

Choosing a nursery is a big step, and meeting the team can make all the difference. We would be happy to show you around, answer your questions and help you get a feel for life at Little Cherubs.

Book a visit

Speak to our team

Get in touch with our friendly nursery team to find out more about places, settling in and our approach to early years care.

Get in touch

See Little Cherubs for yourself

Come and see how the nursery feels day to day. Meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions.