Mrs Jackson is the nursery owner Manager and Head Teacher of the nursery and has been working in childcare since 2005. She is Level 4 Montessori graduate, as well as a Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development, Level 3 in Play Work and a Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy 0-7yrs. Mrs Jackson is the nursery Safeguarding Officer and Keyworker for children in both the Caterpillar and the Butterfly Room.

Miss Amanda joined our nursery family in April 2021 she is the Ladybird room leader and loves working with the two year olds helping and watching them grow. At nursery you can often find Miss Amanda singing songs or setting up the messy play area.

Miss Sophie joined the team in September 2021 after she worked in another nursery for 13 years before moving to the area. She has A Level 3 in childcare and also in management, Sophie is currently doing a qualification in Behaviour that Challenges in Children to help support anyone who needs it. She loves being at nursery with the children making things and getting crafty. She makes up fantastic games on the spot like our detective game the children love to play!

Miss Chelsea joined the nursery in May 2022 and has been in childcare for 5 years. She finds working in childcare very rewarding as she gets to see the children grow and learn new things every day. You will never see Miss Chelsea without a smile on her face!

Miss Kathryn rejoined the nursery in March 2023 after a spell working abroad, and we were delighted to welcome her back. She has worked in childcare for over two years and has a Degree in Children, Young People & Families in addition to a Level 3 qualification in Children's Play, Learning & Development.

Mrs Kate joined the nursery in January 2023 and has over 20 years experience working in childcare. As a self described ``outdoors person``, she was the perfect choice to lead our Woodland School and delights in pointing out mini-beasts to the children. Mrs Kate has been impressed with how well behaved the children are and how advanced they are for their age.

Miss Honey joined the team in September 2022 and initially worked in the nursery two days a week as part of the T-Level she was undertaking in Education and Childcare. She successfully achieved that qualification and became a full-time member of staff, having made a great impact.

Miss Victoria joined the nursery in September 2023. She worked for the Civil Service for ten years before leaving to pursue her real passion of working with children. She is currently studying for a Masters degree in child psychotherapy.

Miss Abbi joined the nursery in September 2023. With a college qualification in early childhood studies, a degree in the same subject and experience of working in another Montessori nursery school, Miss Abbi is a perfect addition to the team at Baldersby Park.

Mr Pollitt has over 20 years management experience and holds a Level 5 diploma in Construction Management. With these skills, he ensures the setting and grounds are safe for the children and that the teachers are up to date with their training. He also likes to give the staff pep talks every Monday at our staff meetings, our favourite being ``knowledge is power and don't be a drain, be a radiator``.

Coco, the Cocker Spaniel is our very own nursery dog and she came to live with Mrs Jackson and her family in 2019. She is very soft and loves a stroke from all the children especially when we are reading stories. Coco comes on our walks around the grounds and accompanies the children in the bike garden. She is great at helping the children settle in.