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Cardiff Nursery Team

The Management Team

Cherie Roberts

Cherie Roberts

I am the nursery proprietor and a mother to 4 children. I also have a granddaughter.  My professional background is in retail industry; however, being part of a large family I have always had a dream of running my own day nursery. My staff boast some of the highest qualifications and are very friendly and approachable. If you ever need to speak to me I m always available to answer questions you may have.

Michelle Rayment

I manage the nursery alongside Maria. I am a mother to 1 child. I have had 14 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since September 1996. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 4 in Early Years and Childcare Development, N.N.E.B., Child Protection, First Aid and I have received training in Fire Safety and Communicable Diseases.

Maria Parris

Maria Parris

I manage the nursery alongside Michelle. As well as work in the Violets I am a mother to 4 children. I have had 18 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked in Darling Buds Nursery since March 2003. The qualifications I hold include: N.N.E.B., Child Protection, First Aid, Food Hygiene and I have received training in Fire Safety. Also, I hold an NVQ Level 4 in Early Years and Childcare Development.

Claire Potter

I am the nurseries Operations Manager. I monitor both Cardiff and Porth Nurseries, should you need to speak to me I am available at our Cardiff Nursery. I am a mother to 2 children. I have had 13 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since January 1998. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 4 in Early Years and Childcare Development, BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing, BTEC 1st Award in Caring, Food Hygiene, Child Protection, First Aid and I have received training in Fire Safety, book keeping and Birth to 3 Matters.

Buttercups (8 weeks -12 months)

Gemma Hill

I am the Group Leader of the baby room. I am a mother of 1 child. I have had 6 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 04. The qualifications I hold include: CACHE Diploma in Childcare, Child Protection, Food hygiene, First Aid and I have received training in fire safety.

Linda Sincair

Linda Sinclair

I am a nursery assistant in the baby room. I am a mother to 1 child. I have had 4 years experience working in the child care industry and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 04. The qualifications I hold include: First Aid and I have received training in Fire Safety. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, which I hope to complete in the very near future.

Bonita Keating ("Bonnie")

I am a nursery nurse in the baby room. I am a mother to 2 children. I have had 30 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds since April 03. The qualifications I hold include: N.N.E.B., First Aid, Food Hygiene and I have received training in Fire Safety.

Rebekah Murray

I am a nursery assistant in the baby room. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 2009. I am currently working towards an NVQ level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Development.

Daisies (12 to 18 months)

Michelle Rayment

Please refer to Management Team for details.

Sarah Coombes

Sarah Coombes

Can you work out which one I am? I am sitting on the right. I am the Group Leader of the Daisies. I have had 3 years experience working in the childcare industry and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since June 05. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, GNVQ in Social Care and First Aid.

Kayleigh Robins

I am the newest member of the Darling Buds team. I am a nursery assistant in the Daisies. I have always wanted to work in the childcare industry and have worked for Darling Buds Nursery since June 2008. I am looking forwards to gaining my NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Laura Miller

I am a nursery nurse in the Daisies. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since November 2008. The qualification I hold is CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education.

Poppies (18 months to 2 years)

Claire Coombes

Claire Coombes

Can you work out which one I am? I am sitting on the left. I am the Group Leader of the Poppies. I have had 3 years experience working in the childcare industry and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since July 05. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, GNVQ in Social Care and First Aid.

Sam King

I am a nursery nurse in the Poppies. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 08. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Lauren Ford

I am a nursery assistant in the baby room. I have worked at Daarling Buds Nursery since March 2009. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Development.

Violets (2 to 3 years)

Laura Geen

I am a Group Leader of the Violets. I have had 1 year experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 2008. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, First Aid and Food Hygiene.

Charlotte Mansell

Charlotte Mansell

I am a nursery nurse in the Violets. I am a mother to 1 child. I have had 5 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since June 05. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development, Child Protection, Food Hygiene, First Aid. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Maria Parris

Maria Parris

Please refer to Management Team for details.

Natasha Omar

I am a nursery assistant in the Violets. I have worked at Darling Buds Nusrery since September 2008. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Development.

Sunflowers (3 years plus)

Natalie Davidson

I am the Group Leader of the Sunflowers. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since November 2008. The qualifications I hold include BSE Hons Degree in Early Years Education.

Sue Evans

I am a nursery nurse in the Sunflowers. I have had 7 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have been working at Darling Buds Nursery since February 2001. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, First Aid and Food Hygiene. I have also received training in Fire Safety.

Nursery Floater

Zoe Addicott

I am a nursery floater. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 06. The qualifications I hold are a First Aid Certificate and an NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Kitchen Staff

Mai Lane

I am the nursery cook. I am a mother to 1 child and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since October 2008. The qualification I hold is a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Porth Nursery Team

The Management Team

Susanne Wigmore

Susanne Wigmore ("Sue")

I manage the Porth Nursery. I am a mother to 3 children and also have a granddaughter. I have had 14 years experience in the childcare industry and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since January 1998. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ level 2 and 3 in Early Years and Childcare Development, PPA, Food Hygiene, Child Protection, First Aid and I have received training in Fire Safety, Communicable Diseases and Special Needs. I have nearly completed an ILM Level 3 in Management.

Amy Imperato

Amy Imperato

I am the Deputy Manager of Porth. I have had 7 years of experience as a qualified nursery nurse and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since February 06. The qualifications I hold include; N.N.E.B., Child Protection, Food Hygiene, First Aid and BTEC - Overseas Children's Rep.

Caterpillar and Ladybirds (6 Weeks to 18 Months)

Shera Collins

I am Group Leader of the under 2's area. I have had 2 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 2008. The qualification I hold is a CACHE Diploma in Childcare.

Debra Perry ("Deb")

I am a nursery nurse in the under 2's area. I am a mother to 1 child. I have had 7 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 2008. The qualification I hold is an N.N.E.B. Certificate.

Hayley Alexander

I am a nursery nurse in the under 2's area. I am a mother to 3 children. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since January 2008. The qualification I hold is a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and First Aid. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 4 and 5 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Busy Bees and Butterflies (18 months to 5 years)

Danielle Wigmore

I am the Group Leader of the over 2's area. I am a mother to 1 child. I have had 4 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since June 04. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Kirsty Roberts

I am a nursery assistant in the over 2's area. I have had 1 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 2008. I hold a Food Hygiene Certificate and I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development.

Andrea Davies

I am a nursery nurse in the over 2's area. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 2008. The qualifications I hold include: Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Early Years, First Aid and Food Hygiene.

Kitchen Staff

Jantanee Taylor ("Tanee")

I am the nursery cook. I am a mother to 2 children and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 06. The qualification I hold is a Food Hygiene Certificate.

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