Meet the team at Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough Baby Nursery Team
Name: Jordan
Role: Senior Nursery Manager
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery and Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, My name is Jordan, I am a Senior Nursery Manager for Ashbourne Day Nurseries.
I have eight years’ experience working within childcare both in the UK and overseas in destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Mainland Spain, Portugal, and the French Alps.
Throughout my time in childcare so far I have worked with a wide range of ages from 3 months up to 11 years of age. I enjoy being part of the children’s journey, watching them progress and providing them with opportunities to learn through their play whilst with us at nurseries.
We are on a journey to excellence, and I am proud to lead the fantastic teams we have here both at Princes Risborough Baby Nursery and Princes Risborough Day Nursery.
When asked about Jordan one of the children said “I like it when Jordan comes and plays with us, he is the boss everyday.”
Name: Sarah
Role: Deputy Manager
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery
Hi, my name is Sarah, I am the Deputy Manager of the baby nursery.
I have worked in childcare for nine years and have spread my experience across university placements, while working towards my level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Studies, working abroad and in a variety of settings here in the UK.
I have settled here at Ashbourne and have worked with the manager in different roles for the past four years.
In my spare time I enjoy baking cakes, brownies and anything sweet for the team. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family, photography and travelling.
Name: Rebecca
Role: Third in Charge/Baby Room Leader
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery
My name is Rebecca and I am the room leader/third in charge in the baby room. I have 12 years experience working in nursery settings and recently joined the Ashbourne Baby Nursery at Princes Risborough in the February of this year.
I have two daughters, aged 3 years and 8 months, both of which attend Ashbourne settings. In my spare time I like to keep fit and attend my local fitness group.
Name: Keevie
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery
Hi, I’m Keevie and I work here at baby nursery. I am currently in the process of completing my level 3 qualification, I hope to complete this by the end of the year.
In my spare time I like to meet up with my friends and go out for dinner.
Name: Zoe
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery
Hi, I’m Zoe and I work here at the Ashbourne Baby Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner. Currently I am working on completing my Level 3 in childcare. My aim is to become a room leader once I am qualified.
Previously I have worked as a nursery assistant at a Montessori nursery and have gained experience working with children from newborn to 4 years.
In my spare time I love to travel, try new restaurants and go shopping.
Name: Natasha
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery
Hi, I’m Tasha, I have 17 years childcare work experience and have my own children.
I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification in early years. I have worked at Ashbourne Day Nurseries and the baby nursery for a combined six years.
In my spare time I enjoy utilising my other skills such as crafts and make up and also help with the running of a family-owned business.
Princes Risborough Day Nursery Team
Name: Jordan
Role: Senior Nursery Manager
Nursery: Princes Risborough Baby Nursery and Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, My name is Jordan, I am a Senior Nursery Manager for Ashbourne Day Nurseries.
I have eight years’ experience working within childcare both in the UK and overseas in destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Mainland Spain, Portugal, and the French Alps.
Throughout my time in childcare so far I have worked with a wide range of ages from 3 months up to 11 years of age. I enjoy being part of the children’s journey, watching them progress and providing them with opportunities to learn through their play whilst with us at nurseries.
We are on a journey to excellence, and I am proud to lead the fantastic teams we have here both at Princes Risborough Baby Nursery and Princes Risborough Day Nursery.
When asked about Jordan one of the children said “I like it when Jordan comes and plays with us, he is the boss everyday.”
Name: Cara
Role: Deputy Manager
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, my name is Cara, I have a level 3 qualification in early years. I started out my journey by undertaking work experience at Ashbourne Day Nurseries and have now been working here for the last four years.
I have progressed from an unqualified practitioner role up to my current role as Deputy Manager. I have always had a passion for working with children and I enjoy seeing them develop.
I feel that our current team is very strong and everyone cares for each other and wants the best for all of the children.
When asked about Cara one of her key children said “Cara is my best friend. Cara lets me tidy up, Cara plays with me.”
Name: Tristan
Role: Third In Charge/Pre-School Room Leader
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, I am Tristan, I have always had an passion for helping and looking after others so I decided to direct this passion into childcare.
I started as an apprentice working towards my level 3, I really enjoyed my time training and once this was completed, I decided to use these skills abroad. I completed a skiing season and a summer season overseas because I am a very active person. I enjoyed looking after a wide range of age groups which allowed me to expand on my experience. After being away I realised I wanted to return to the UK and continue my childcare career.
I am now at Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Princes Risborough which I thoroughly enjoy as through my career progression I have been able to expand on my experiences and gained lots of skills that I am using daily.
When asked about Tristan, one of his key children said “Tristan plays in the garden with me, I like it when he plays in the garden, he plays with a ball with us.”
Name: Jake
Role: Toddlers Room Leader
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, my name’s Jake, the minute I left school I always knew that I wanted to work with children. I joined an apprenticeship programme to complete my level 3 and have worked in childcare now for 5 years.
At present I am working towards my level 5 in advanced childcare while running the toddler room at Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Princes Risborough. I am aspiring to progress to a manager role one day and hope to continue working in childcare for many more years to come. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports.
When asked about Jake, one of his key children said “I like Jake, I like him. Jake good with the fish, Jake good at choo choo.”
Name: Kathryn
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, I’m Kathryn, I’m NNEB qualified with over 25 years’ experience in childcare.
I am an Early Years Practitioner at Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Princes Risborough.
In my spare time I like to paint, read and spend time outdoors.
When asked about Kathryn one of her key children said “Kathryn likes painting and sticking.”
Name: Rebecca D
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, my names Rebecca, I work at Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Princes Risborough as an Early Years Practitioner. I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification in childcare and development. I have 7 years’ experience working with children, one of which is within a nursery and the other six leading a scout group.
I am hoping to have a long career in childcare and hopefully progress towards more senior positions.
When asked about Rebecca, one of her key children said “Becca is funny, Becca is my favourite.”
Name: Sue
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
I have three grown-up sons and four grandchildren. I have always loved being with the children and looking after them.
In the 90s I ran a Mother and Toddler Group and helped in schools for one-to-one support.
For many years I worked in hospitality and restaurants and even then I took a special interest in the children and their needs. But for the last three years I have come back to work with children. Before joining the team at Princes Risborough I used to be based at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Swanbourne.
I enjoy being with my family and going for dog walks.
Name: Tamzin
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, my name is Tamzin, I started my childcare journey in September 2020 at Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Princes Risborough.
I am currently working towards my level 3 in childcare. Since joining the team, I have really enjoyed having my own key children and helping support them with their development. I am looking forward to gaining my qualification and continuing to support all of the children at the setting.
When asked about Tamzin one of her key children said “Tamzin is silly, and she is good at tidying up and giving cuddles.”
Name: Terri
Role: Senior Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Princes Risborough Day Nursery
Hi, My name Is Terri, I used to be based at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Swanbourne but I have been working in Princes Risborough with the babies and the pre-school children since June 2020.
I have worked as a Room Leader and a Third in Charge. I have a level 6 qualification in early years and have also previously been a private nanny and a Nursery Manager.
In my spare time I enjoy time with my family, playing netball, being part of a family shoot syndicate and taking my dog for long walks.