Team

Owner & Manager

Laura is Nest’s Manager and Owner, bringing over 14 years of teaching experience into the day-to-day life of the nursery. She loves being hands-on with the children and can often be found sharing stories, dancing, exploring outdoors or getting stuck into play. Laura is passionate about creating a happy, engaging environment where children feel confident, curious and cared for.

Deputy Manager

Jordan brings nine years of childcare experience to her role as Deputy Manager at Nest. She is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels happy, confident and supported.

Having previously worked as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Jordan particularly enjoys supporting children with additional needs, celebrating their individual progress and helping them thrive at their own pace.

Her love of Forest School brings plenty of enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, encouraging children to explore nature, build independence and learn through hands-on experiences. She loves seeing children explore, get creative and learn through play (with messy play being a firm favourite), all while creating happy memories along the way.

Nursery Practitioner

Leanne is a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner with 13 years of invaluable experience in early years education, supported by a CACHE Level 3 qualification. Known for a warm and nurturing approach, she excels at building trusted relationships with both children and their parents, while working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the highest standards of safety, safeguarding and care. She remains deeply committed to creating positive early childhood experiences and fostering a lifelong love of learning in every child in her care.

Nursery Practitioner

Sophie is a level 3 practitioner and SENCO at Nest Nursery. She has been working in childcare since 2017. Sophie is passionate about ensuring that every child is supported and able to thrive, and loves being a part of our little ones’ journey! 

In her spare time Sophie loves to read, write, and spend time with family.

Nursery Practitioner

Paula has worked for the past 42 years primarily in a nursery setting. For her, there is nothing more rewarding than creating a warm, safe and fun environment where children feel confident to explore, play and grow.

She loves bringing creative activities, storytelling and messy play into daily routines, inspiring and nurturing children’s ideas and interests. She enjoys seeing them grow and develop, ready for their next chapter in life.

Nursery Practitioner

Basak joined the nursery in January 2025 and quickly became a valued member of the team. She achieved her Level 3 Early Years qualification in summer 2026 and brings a calm, caring and thoughtful approach to supporting the children.

She is a kind and reliable member of the team who is committed to providing a nurturing and positive environment for all of the children at Nest.