MEET THE TEAM Binley Nursery
Nursery Director
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
Janine Brown
I have completed my Level 5 in Leadership and Management and working towards my Level 7.
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
Leonie Gilks
I am Level 3 qualified and currently working towards my Level 5 qualification.
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 the families involved.
Preschool Room Leader
Isobel Barnsley
I am Level 2 qualified and currently working towards my Level 3 qualification. I am based in the preschool room.
I really enjoy being a memeber of staff at Cherry Tree. I continue to learn new things each day and look how I can implement that into my practice. My favourite thing to do is 'crazy dancing' with the children, we have so much fun!
Cook/Domestic Assistant
Cheryl Brown
Nursery Assistant
Madison Webb
I have recently completed my level 2 qualification now working towards my level 3. 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.
Toddler room leader
Jaspreet Khara
I am level 2 qualified and am currently working towards gainin my level 3.
I enjoy running the toddler room and being part of the childrens learning and developement, 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.
Nursery Apprentice
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 conversations and watching them take part in new activities where their personalities shine through!
Nursery Apprentice
Shanea McTigue
I am working towards my Level 3 qualification, I am based in the toddler room.
I have enjoyed joing the Cherry Tree team and working within the toddler room. I love being part of the childrens learning and development, I enjoy setting up new and exciting trays for the children to explore!
Nursery Apprentice
Ellie-Mae Bedford
I am working towards my level 3 qualification. I am based in the toddler room
I really enjoy working within the toddler room and carrying out the 1 to 1 activities with the children to meet their next steps, I love to think of ways to make the learning experiences fun and exciting for the children to help them reach their full potential!
Babies Room Leader
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 learn, grow and reach their full potential. I enjoy creating different tuff trays of activities based on different themes, for the children to enjoy and I love joining in with their imaginative play.
Nursery Apprentice
Lottie
I am currently working towards my Level 3 qualification. I am in the Toddler Room.
Nursery Assistant - Binley
Delaney Ebanks
I have recently completed my Level 2 qualification now working towards my Level 3. I am based in the baby room.
I enjoy working as part of the team at Cherry Tree. I have enjoyed building bonds with the children and love being a part of their learning experiences. I really enjoy singing and dancing with the children and turn everything into a fun song!
Nursery Apprentice
Alyssia Skeete
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 Area SENCO
Tina Kalsi
I am EYE Level 3 qualified and have also acheived my Level 3 SENCO qualification. i graduated from Coventry University in BSC Biosciences and 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.