Our team are simply the best!
mEET THE TEAM
We take immense pride in our team of educators. Their exceptional skills, compassion and commitment are the primary reasons why families consistently choose us over other day nurseries. Scroll down to meet all of our educators.
Here's OUR EXCEPTIONAL TEAM
Melissa Alford, Nursery Manager
Mike Bennett, Deputy Nursery Manager
Mike Bennett, Deputy Nursery Manager
I manage our day nursery, ensuring children's safety, high-quality care, and enriching early learning experiences.
With over 10 years in childcare, including two as a nursery manager in Wiltshire (finalist for Manager of the Year 2021), I hold a Bachelor's in Early Years Childcare & Education, along with Paediatric First Aid and Safeguar
I manage our day nursery, ensuring children's safety, high-quality care, and enriching early learning experiences.
With over 10 years in childcare, including two as a nursery manager in Wiltshire (finalist for Manager of the Year 2021), I hold a Bachelor's in Early Years Childcare & Education, along with Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Mental Health First Aid. My own children attend our nursery.
Mike Bennett, Deputy Nursery Manager
Mike Bennett, Deputy Nursery Manager
Mike Bennett, Deputy Nursery Manager
I’m really excited to be joining the team here at First Friends Barford as the new Deputy Manager!
I hold a degree in childcare and have worked across various nursery and childcare settings over the years — and I’m truly passionate about creating meaningful, engaging experiences for children, especially through outdoor learning.
That’s wh
I’m really excited to be joining the team here at First Friends Barford as the new Deputy Manager!
I hold a degree in childcare and have worked across various nursery and childcare settings over the years — and I’m truly passionate about creating meaningful, engaging experiences for children, especially through outdoor learning.
That’s why I’m so thrilled to have joined just as the Earth Explorers programme has launched — it couldn’t be a better fit, and I can’t wait to get stuck in!
Our nursery team
Paige, Third in charge
Alana, Baby Room Leader
Hayley, Toddler Room Leader
Bekki, Pre-School Room Leader
Lacey, our nursery educator
Juliet, our nursery educator
Maya, our Nursery Educator Apprenice
First Friends Group Senior Leadership Team
Meet the rest of the team
Our First Friends Nursery leadership team brings passion and expertise to all our nurseries in our group, working together to create a warm, supportive, and enriching environment. From innovative programmes to high quality standards, they’re dedicated to fostering a love for learning and exploration in every child.
WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY ABOUT OUR TEAM