OUR TEAM
Here at Dawny’s Day Care we have a positive, happy and enthusiastic team. Our family is made up of the following groups:
Please use the links to find out more about the individual team members and their job roles!
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Management

Dawn Mitchell
Director/Manager & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mark Evans
Director

Russell O’ Connell
Director

Gemma Beer
Nursery Manager & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Gemma joined us from another setting in London and has over 5 years of management experience. Gemma has a foundation degree in leadership & management in childcare which she feels has helped her develop and provide stimulating and enriching environments for children! We feel Gemma is a great asset to Dawny's. In her spare time, Gemma enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her partner and two children.

Joanne Owen
Part Time Office Manager & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Jo is here to support everyone. Jo is responsible for any administration at the setting and is always a first port of call for any information you may require. Jo has previously worked in an outstanding nursery so has ample experience in this field. Jo works three days a week (Monday to Wednesday). Jo enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, family & friends. Jo has a level 3 qualification in Business and Administration and Management and Leadership.

Natalie O’Connell – Part Time Office Manager
Part Time Office Manager & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
BLOSSOMS (0 - 2 Years Old)

Kirsty Welbelove
Room leader, Deputy Manager & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Amy Reeve - currently on maternity leave
Nursery Practitioner

Abbie Pottinger
Nursery Practitioner
Abbie is qualified to level 3 in childcare; she enjoys looking for new fun activities to stimulate the children. In her spare time Abbie enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her younger cousins and nephews.

Carly Summers
Nursery Practitioner
Carly is level 3 qualified and has been with Dawny's for many years. Carly has experience with all ages , SEN & managament. Carly works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. During her spare time Carly enjoys going for walks with her family and dog.

Charlene Mays
Nursery Practitioner
Charlene is level 3 qualified and has previously worked in other childcare settings so has brought lots of experience with her. After taking a break from childcare to look after her son, Charlene decided to return to childcare and her bubbly personality is fabtastic for our Blossoms.

Emma Mintram
Nursery Practitioner
Emma will be completing her qualification whilst working with us and has experience of working in another setting. Emma has previously worked in our Caterpillar room, before becoming a Mummy to her little boy. Emma is now part of our Blossoms team and works Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Lauren Loveridge
Nursery Practitioner
Lauren is level 3 qualified and the newest member of the Blossoms team. Lauren has worked in other settings and was previously a deputy manager so she brings with her lots of experience.

Brooke Brimming
Nursery Practitioner
Brooke will be completing her apprenticeship in childcare whilst working with us. Brooke has a passion for working with children and enjoys helping them learn and develop.

Milly Goodall
Nursery Practitioner
Milly is the newest member of the Blossoms team and will be completing her childcare qualification whilst working with us. After spending time babysitting her nieces and nephews and completing work experience in a nursery Milly decided to pursue a caeer in childcare.

Natalie Davies
Part Time Nursery Practitioner
Caterpillars (2 - 3 Years Old)

Megan Bailey
Room Leader & Third in Charge
Magan recently joined Dawny's and has a level 5 qualification in childcare. Megan has worked in previous settings so brings ample experience with her. We look forward to seeing what her leadership will bring to our Caterpillar room.

Abbey Horrocks - currently on maternity leave
Part-Time Practitioner

Chloe Leahy
Nursery Practitioner
Chloe has been with Dawny's for many years and has completed her level 2 & 3 qualifications whilst working with us. Chloe used to work in our baby room before deciding it was time for a change and moved to our Caterpillars. Chloe is very nurturing and helps all the children develop to the best of their ability.

Natalie Robson
Nursery Practitioner
Natalie is level 3 qualified and has previously worked in other settings. After taking a break from childcare Natalie decided it was where her passion lied so decided to return and has worked with different age groups. In her spare time Natalie enjoys spending time with her daughter and renovating her house.

Nikki Bell
Nursery Practitioner
Nikki has a real passion for children and will be completing her childcare qualification with us. Nikki also loves Horses and spending time with her little one.

Khouloud Djebbi
Nursery Practitioner
Khouloud is level 3 qualified and loves working with children and enjoys helping them learn. Khouloud works in the afternoons in our Caterpillar room.

Louise Stafford
Nursery Practitioner
Louise is currently completing her childcare qualification whilst working with us and works mornings in our Caterpillar room. In her spare time Louise loves spending time with her two childen and also enjoys running.
Butterflies (3 - 5 Years Old)

Chloe Salmon
Room leader & SENCo Support
Chloe is a level 3 qualified and a perfect match for our 3-5 year olds. Chloe has also taken on the SenCo support role to support Lisa. Chloe in her spare time ejoys shopping and spending time with her family & friends.

Nisha Pankhania
Nursery Practitioner
Nisha decided that she would like to work in childcare and help children learn and grow, therefore she will be completing her childcare qualification whilst working at Dawny's. In her spare time Nisha enjoys cooking with her family.

Laura Tyrrell - currently on maternity leave
Part Time Nursery Practitioner

Melissa Payne
Early Years Teacher
Mel joined Dawny's as an Early Years Co-Ordinator in our Butterflies room, she is qualified to Early Years Teacher Status. Mel has a real passion for yoga for enjoys walking her dog.

Amelia Jones
Nursery Practitioner
Amelia is level 2 qualified and has previously worked in our Caterpillar room and moved to the Butterflies after returning from maternity leave. Amelia works Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. In her spare time Amelia enjoys spending time with her little girl and spending time with her friends.

Giselle Salmon
Nursery Practitioner
Giselle has 14 years experience working in a local school as a Teaching Assistant. With a large family, this keeps Giselle busy in her spare time.
Support Staff

Lisa Holmes
SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) & Behaviour Lead
Lisa is qualified to level 5, with a degree in Early Years Leadership & Management, and has previously worked in other childcare settings so has ample experience in the field. Lisa started with us as the Blossoms room Leader and then progressed to Deputy Manager, after returning from maternity leave she decided to take on our SENCo role and works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In her spare time Lisa enjoys looking after her dog Frankie and sons, Arthur & Harry, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Susan Scozzaro
Nursery Cook

Tiffany Waite
Kitchen Assistant
Tiffany is a great addition to the Dawny’s family and helps Susan in the kitchen over the busy lunch time period. In her spare time Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and likes shopping and the cinema.

Curtis James
Nursery Maintenance

Anna Gondek
Nursery Cleaner

Anna Fletcher
Bank Staff
Anna comes in and covers annual leave when needed so you may see her around in all our rooms, providing a helping hand!

Lily Donnelly
Nursery Practicitioner
Lily has recently joined the Dawny's team and will be completing her childcare qualification whilst working with us. Lily is looking forward to helping the children learn and develop.
