Meet the Team

Nursery Manager

Harvey Kalsi

I've worked with children for the last 17 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.

Deputy Manager

Hodan Hassan

I am the Deputy Manager and the Quality Improvement Officer, currently on maternity leave. I have a level 3 qualification and have completed my Foundation degree in Childhood Studies.

What I enjoy most is being able to provide opportunities for learning and play a key part in each child’s development. A big part of my work is to support staff in their learning and development to maintain and improve standards across the nursery.

Assistant Deputy Manager

Preschool Room Leader

Amy Thornewell

I am level three qualified and I am the preschool room leader.

I enjoy watching the children grow in confidence and progress in so many areas. I enjoy role play activities with children and enjoy developing the childrens imagination and learning through play.

Nursery Nurse

Katie Jones

I am level 3 qualified and i am currently based on the baby stage.

I use my dancing skills to help the children’s physical development through music and movement.

Nursery Nurse

Kin Bassi

I am level 3 qualified in childcare and have 13 years’ experience working within childcare.

I am passionate about working with children to achieve the best childhood experiences for them. I work with the babies and my role is vital in enabling the best opportunities to develop every day.

Nursery Apprentice

Janine Brown

I am working towards my Level 3. It will be completed in November 2018. I am currently working in toddler room.

I am really looking forward to being part of children's learnign and development and being part of their growth and development.

Nursery Nurse

Ciara Thompson

I am a Nursery Nurse. I am currently Level 3 qualified.

I am level 3 qualified and have been working at Cherry tree for four years . I am currently based in pre-school. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I love being part of childrens development and preparing them for school.

Nursery Nurse

Becca Greer

I work in the toddler room and am a qualified level 3 nursery nurse.

I have been building on my skills to help children with maths.

Creative playing with the children is my favourite and I enjoy preparing them for their transition into pre-school.

Cook / Domestic Assistant

Balvinder Kalsi

I am Harvey’s mum. I have my food hygiene certificate and have been a cook for the last 7 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.

Nursery Apprentice

Gemma Worwood

I work in the toddler room and have started as an apprentice. I am working towards my level 3.

Toddlers Room Leader

Megan Phillips

I am level 3 qualified and I am currently working in baby room.

I have always enjoyed working with children. The thing I enjoy most is interacting with the children during outdoor and physical play.

Nursery Apprentice

Kelly Storey

I am studying for my Level 3 childcare qualification.

I worked in Morrissons for 20 years but i always knew working with children is something i wanted to do. I really enjoy watching children learning and progressing and enjoying creative activities with them.