No 1 for
Childcare in
Cardiff and Porth
Cardiff Nursery Team
The Management Team
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
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. I am currently working towards NVQ Level 4 in Early Years and Childcare Development.
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 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.
Daisies (12 to 18 months)
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.
Bethan Thomas
I am a nursery nurse in the Daisies. I have had 2 years experience working in the childcare industry and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 06. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development, First Aid and Food Hygiene. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development.
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.
Poppies (18 months to 2 years)
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.
Sue Evans
I am a nursery nurse in the Poppies. 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.
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.
Violets (2 to 3 years)
Gemma Davidson
I am the group leader of the Violets. I have had 3 years experience as a qualified nursery nurse and have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 05. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 2 and 3 Early Years and Childcare Development, Child Protection, Health and Safety and First Aid. I have nearly completed an ILM in Management.
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.
Zoe Addicott
I am a nursery assistant in the Violets. I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since April 06. The qualifications I hold is a First Aid Certificate. I am currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 Early Years and Childcare Development.
Maria Parris
Please refer to Management Team for details.
Rebecca James ("Becky")
I am a nursery nurse in the Violets. I am a mother to 2 children. I have had 7 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since March 07. The qualifications I hold include: NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Development and First Aid. I have also received training in Fire Safety and Birth to 3 matters.
Sunflowers (3 years plus)
Amy Imperato
I am the group leader of the Sunflowers. 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.
Laura Green
I am a nursery nurse in the Sunflowers. 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.
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 qualifications I hold is a Food Hygiene Certificate.
Porth Nursery Team
The Management Team
Claire Potter
I manage the nursery alongside Sue. 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.
Susanne Wigmore ("Sue")
I manage the nursery alongside Claire. 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.
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)
Eleanor Lansley
I am group leader of the over 2's area. I am a mother to 2 children. I have had 14 years experience working in the childcare industry and I have worked at Darling Buds Nursery since January 2008. The qualifications I hold include: Level 3 in Early Years and Child Protection.
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.
Danielle Wigmore
I am a nursery nurse in 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.
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