MEET THE TEAM Binley Nursery Tile Hill Nursery

Nursery Director - Binley & Tile hill
Harvey Kalsi
I've worked with children for the last 25 years and opened Cherry Tree Nurseries in December 2007.
I have a great passion for working with children and their families and always strive to get the best outcomes for the children, their families and my team. I want the nursery to feel like a home away from home, while maintaining good learning and development opportunities for the children.

Nursery Manager - Tile Hill
Laura
I've worked with children for the last 20 years and have completed my NVQ Level 4 in childrens care, learning and development.
I have had varying roles from Children’s Club Leader, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse and then into Nursery Management. I enjoy supporting the families that come through the setting and helping children and staff meet their full potential.

Nursery Manager - Binley
Janine Brown
I have completed my Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
I am really looking forward to using my new skills to support and develop the staff team. I still really enjoy being in the room with the children and getting involved with their activities, and also welcoming the families at the door on their arrival. I started my journey as a nursery apprentice and worked my way up to manager over the years.

Deputy Manager - Tile Hill
Jamini Patel-Lad
I have worked with children for 14 years starting as a nursery nurse working my way up towards management roles
I really look forward to supporting the manager with the running of the nursery and develop the staff team

Deputy Manager - Binley
Casey Devoisey
I am level 3 qualified and currently working towards my Level 5. I have been working in nurseries for the last 7 years.
I love being part of the children's learning and development. I have experience in working with SEN children. I love my role of deputy manager and enjoy supporting the manager in the day to day running of the nursery.

Assistant Deputy Manager/Preschool Room Leader - Tile Hill
Kirsty Gaffney
I am a level 3 qualified with many years experience in childcare.
I have worked with all different age groups and I am currently based in Pre School as Room Leader. I enjoy getting down the children level and having conversations with them.

Cook / Domestic Assistant - Binley
Balvinder Kalsi
I am Harvey’s mum. I have my food hygiene certificate and have been a cook for the last 8 years.
I enjoy making a varied menu of meals for the children that are balanced and that meets all their dietary requirements. When I joined the nursery, Harvey would call me mum and a few children copied her and from there most children think that’s my name.

Cook / Domestic Assistant - Tile Hill
Alona Berjoza
I have my level 3 in food hygiene and food production in catering level 2
I have been cooking for children for about 15 year which I love. I love cooking with the children and planting and growing things we can then eat to encourage and promote healthy eatting.
We are making a garden to grow vegetables and flowers. We have planted tomatoes and bean to go into the garden.

Babies Room leader - Binley
Courtney Shinkwin
I am Level 3 qualified and have been working with children for the last 9 years
I love watching and helping the children to learn, grow and reach their full potential. I enjoy creating different tuff trays of activites based on different themes, for the children to explore and i love joining in with their imaginary play.

Babies Room Leader - Tile Hill
Paula Hutyrczyk
I have completed my level 3 and have over 7 years experience of working with children.
I enjoy watching the children grow and especially enjoy carrying out activities with the babies. I Love seeing the babies develop new skills

Nursery Assistant - Binley
Shaciara Hodges
I am level 2 qualified, currently working towards my level 3. I am based in the baby room.
I enjoy being with the babies and creating exciting messy play activities for them to explore. I love to help them get creative so each baby creates their own master piece's to take home to parents. I really enjoy playing such a big part so early in their lives.

Nursery Assistant - Tile Hill
Casey Wyatt
I am level 2 qualified and based in the baby room.
I enjoy working within the baby room, watching them grow and become more independent. The youngest baby I have looked after being 7 weeks old, makes me feel such pride that parents trust us.

Toddlers Room Leader - Binley
Jaspreet Khara
I am level 2 qualified, and will continue to work towards my level 3 once i return from maternity leave
I enjoy running the toddler room and being part of the childrens learning and development, it makes me happy to see the progress they make and know i have helped them with that. I especially enjoy setting up new activities based on that weeks theme for the children to enjoy and explore.

Kiera Borsellino-Jones - Tile Hill
Nursery support worker
I work part time supporting in the baby room.
I find working in the baby room very rewarding as i have a part in helping them reach some of their first milestones.

Senior Nursery Assistant - Binley
Isobel Barnsley
I am Level 2 qualified, currently working towards my level 3. I am based in the toddler room
I really enjoy being a member of staff at Cherry Tree. I continue to learn new things each day and look at how I can implement that into my practice. My favourite thing to do is 'crazy dancing' with the children, we have so much fun!

Toddler Room Leader - Tile Hill
Sophie Davies
I am level 3 qualified and have been working here since it first opened.
I enjoy leading the toddler room supporting both staff and children. We are always busy in the room we dance, sing and love to be creative. No two days are the same!

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Shanea McTigue
I am currently working towards my level 3. I am based in the toddler room.
I really enjoy working as part of the toddler staff team,

Senior Nursery Nurse - Tile Hill
Lilly-Mae Hutchinson
I am level 3 qualified and work in the toddler room.
I enjoy working in the toddler room supporting the room leader, and helping the children learn through play.

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Delaney Ebanks
I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. I am based in the toddler room.
I enjoy working as part of the team at Cherry Tree, i have felt very welcomed since recently starting. I really enjoy singing and dancing with the children and turn everything into a fun song!

Nursery Apprentice - Tile Hill
Bourgeoise Panzo
I am currently working towards my level 2. I am based in the toddler room.
I enjoy watching the children grow and become more independant.

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Ellie-Mae Bedford
I am working towards my level 3 qualification. I am based in the toddler room
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Nursery Apprentice - Tile Hill
Evie Pollock
I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. I am based in the toddler room.
I love being part of the team at Cherry Tree and have felt very welcomed since starting. I have a great passion for working with children, i enjoy watching and helping the children learn and grow.

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Georgia Bradley
I am working towards my level 3 qualification. I am based in the toddler room.
I love being a part of the team at Cherry Tree. I enjoy being able to help the children learn and develop new things everyday! My favourite thing to do with the children is dancing and singing seeing how happy it makes them.

Nursery Apprentice - Tile Hill
Raaj Kalsi
I am currently working towards my level 3. I am based in the toddler room.
I really enjoy working as part of the toddler team, helping the children learn, grow and develop.

Assistant Deputy Manager - Binley
Leonie Gilks
I am level 3 qualified and currently working towards my level 5 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I have spent time working with the children in all of the rooms, but my favourite is preschool. I love having conversations with them and discovering each of their personalities, they never fail to make me laugh each day. I enjoy creating events to go along with our theme like trips to the farm, or sessions getting all the families involved.

Senior Nursery Nurse - Tile Hill
Sarah Lynch
I am level 3 qualified. I am based in the preschool room.
Previously I have worked as a childminder. In the preschool room I enjoy working in larger groups being able to support the children in becoming school ready and gaining their independence. I also enjoy craft activities with them building on their fine motor skills and their imaginations.

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Madison Webb
I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I am finding this job very rewarding knowing i am a big part in the childrens learning and development. I really enjoy carrying out smaller group and one to one activities. I love being part of their 'getting ready for big school' journey.

Nursery Nurse - Tile Hill
Nicola Ison
I am level 3 qualified. I am based in the preschool room.
I enjoy working with children and helping them learn and develop.

Early years Teacher - Binley
Lindita Zefi
I have my Early years Teacher qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I really enjoy seeing the children reaching their milestones and developing at their own pace. The good teamwork is what really makes the job enjoyable! Creating a good bond with the children is priceless!

Nursery Apprentice - Tile Hill
Darren Ball
I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I want to make a difference in childrens lives and be part of their development.

Nursery Apprentice - Binley
Ebony Kendrick
I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I love being a part of the team her at Cherry Tree, i have been made to feel so welcomed by staff and the children. I love watching the children grow each and every day by developing new key skills. I really enjoy the fun conversationsand watching them take part in new activities where their personalities shine through!

Nursery Apprentice - Tile Hill
Afreen Yasmine
I am currently working towards my level 2 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I really like being with the children and seeing them laugh and play.

Nursery SENCO - Binley and Tilehill
Tina Kalsi
I am Level 3 qualified and have also acheived my Level 3 SENCO qualification. I am currently working towards my early years teacher status.
I am passionate about supporting all children, especially those with SEND. I really enjoy carrying out the 1 to 1 activities with the children, working from their support plans. I strive to help them achieve their best outcomes. I enjoy being creative within the nursery settings and seeing all the creative work from the children.