Around 3 Day Nursery
Weston-super-Mare
Nursery Manager
Karen Keen
Qualifications held: BA Hons Degree in Childcare and Education (Level 6), Diploma in Pre-school Practice (Level 3), Food Hygiene Level 2, Paediatric first Aid, ECDL Extra Level 2, Children Proetection
"Hi my name is Karen, I have been working as Nursery Manager at Around 3 Day Nursery for over a year, and I am very enthusuastic about the Nursery and what we have to offer. I am also a mother of 4 children aged between 13 and 26 years old. I have been working in Childcare for 18 years now, having started as an Assistant at a local Pre-school after having my third child. I found it such a rewarding experience and soon realised it was my 'perfect job'. I went to college to study my Diploma in Pre-school practice, and over the years as times have changed I have furthered my education by completing a BA Hons Degree in Early Years Care and Education in 2013. I have a wealth of experience and a sound knowlege of the Early Years Foundation Stage. My vision is to provide a safe, stimulating environment and to see happy little faces at the door each morning"
Deputy Manager
Maria Banwell
Qualifications Held: Foundation Degree in Early Years (level 5), Food Hygiene Level 2, Paediatric First Aid,
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Hi, my name is Maria and I have recently taken on the role of Deputy Manager at Around 3 Day Nursery.
I am a mum of two boys aged 16 and 14 and I have worked in childcare since my own boys were in Nursery many many years ago.
Afer starting as a parent helper at my previous setting, I continued to gain qualifications, including a Level 3 in Childcare and most recently I have achieved a Foundation Degree in early Years.
I have valuable experience and knowledge of looking after children, and the EYFS Curriculum.
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I love to see children happy, playing and enjoying themselves, whilst learning and ensuring they are given the best possible start in life.
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