I have been working within childcare for most of my life, I have done voluntary work within my local community as well as in India for a few weeks. I have a CACHE level 3 and I have completed my Early Childhood Studies Degree, this is when I built upon my career as an early years practitioner. When Chestnut took over the nursery in 2015 I was a room leader, they were able to change the environment to a happier and more welcoming place to be. I really felt that it was just what the nursery needed, Chestnut where able to see the full potential within the nursery as well as the staff. Shortly after I was promoted to a deputy manager and now I have been a manager for just over a year. I love working here at Chestnut Nursery Ray Lodge, we have a diverse, happy, healthy and safe environment. I love working with children as I feel that I make a change to the children’s lives, by providing stimulating learning opportunities for them so they can fulfill their potential.

Hi, my name is Leticia. I have been working for Chestnut Nursery Schools for over 3 years. I hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification. I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, working with children of all ages. I feel privileged to be able to watch and support children’s development, watching them grow and blossom into the young individuals and working alongside parents and carers, building that great parent partnership. It is important to put a child's emotional needs first, making them feel safe, secure and understood while in our care everyday. I believe if there is a good input there will always be a good output.