Staff Testimonials

Sue Mc Dermott - Nursery Nurse

I started at Kalgarth Grange Nursery School in July 2004 as a Nursery Nurse in the Toddler Room. To extend my knowledge of different aged children I moved rooms to work in the Prep-School as I decided I would like to try working with older children which is the room I am still currently in. It is very rewarding working with the older children and they are a joy to care for.

We have a very strong staff bond in our room and we compliment each other as we all have different strengths in different areas of teaching.

Kids Academy Nursery Group is a really good company to work for, as we are able to attend regular training courses which help to extend our understanding of specialist areas.

The nursery also arranges lots of staff nights which include bowling or meals and especially our annual Christmas do where all of the nurseries get together and have lots of fun.

Ellie Syers - Nursery Assistant

I have worked at Kalgarth Grange since it opened in January 2004 and I really enjoy coming to work. Whilst working at Kalgarth Grange I have been promoted to a senior member of staff in the toddler room which involves different challenges for me to overcome. During our annual conference I gained the awards for most improved nursery nurse, which was nice to receive and made me feel that my efforts had been recognised.

The staff here at Kalgarth Grange are really nice and fun to work with and they all work really hard, The managers in the nursery are really nice and with their open door policy it is really easy to talk to them if I ever have any problems.

I see myself working at Kalgarth Grange for years to come, as there are lots of job opportunities which will help my career develop.

Leanne Rudge - Head Of Early Learners

I started to work for Kids Academy Nursery Group in May 2004 where I was employed as a Nursery Nurse at The Stables Nursery School. Due to a housing relocation in July 2004 I moved to Kalgarth Grange and have been here ever since. When I first started here it was quite quiet and we had less than half the staff we have now. I was a bit unsure at first as I missed the noise and familiarity of the Stables, however as we started to increase in numbers and more and more children joined us I soon settled and all the staff bonded really well. If you could look back then it was almost silent but now when you walk in the nursery it warms your heart to hear the sound of laughter and excitement coming from all the children having fun playing with their friends.

I was promoted to Senior Nursery Nurse in the Toddler Room towards the end of 2004, this meant I had more responsibilities and I was more involved in the running of the room – I loved it! At first I was a bit worried what the other staff would say but they were really helpful and made my job really easy.

Almost a year later the Head Of Room left to go travelling around the world so a vacancy arose for her position and I got offered it – I was delighted. I started this position in Nov 2005 and this is where the fun started. I had to make sure everything was working within the room, planning the curriculum, care and safety of the children etc and basically anything to do with the organisation of the room. I loved the challenge and although at times it was hard the team supported me and helped me through it. Thank you to all the girls who helped me!

In March 2006 I was given the opportunity to challenge myself further – to move to a room I hadn’t worked in before and a new staff team. I wasn’t sure at first as I was comfortable running the Toddler Room and knew my own team and the children well but I chose to do it. In March I joined the Early Learners Room and it is the best thing in my career I have done so far. I now run a very busy room that’s always full of new prospects and there is never a dull moment in the day. All the staff are wonderful and we have really formed well as a team. The children are mostly from my old Toddler Room so I knew them already only now they can have a conversation with me. I am so proud to know that I have helped them develop into their own little characters and personalities.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the management team and proprietors for recognising my abilities and for their help and support over the last couple of years. I hope there are many more challenges to enjoy over the next few years.

Jenny Brooks - Nursery Nurse

I came to Kalgarth Grange in October 2005 as a student for 2 days a week whilst studying for my Diploma. I worked in different rooms over a nine month period gaining knowledge of all areas. Towards the end of my placement I was in the baby room which I really enjoyed. In June 2006 when I had finished my college course the nursery offered me a full time job as a Nursery Nurse, which I gladly accepted as I really got on well with the baby room team and they did not treat me any different because I was a student.

Since accepting the job as a Nursery Nurse I have been made to feel really welcome and part of the team.