Our Team

All the staff we recruit have a genuine love of children and are dedicated to providing the best care possible for all our children. Cygnets Day Nursery has a low staff turnover and many of our staff have been with us since we opened.

The nursery is managed by Bonny Clark who is also a director of Cygnets Day Nurseries. She has many years experience of working in nurseries.

Staff qualifications include Degree status, NVQ 4, NVQ 3, NVQ 2, and some training towards other relevant qualifications.

All staff are DBS and reference checked and have a paediatric first aid training, health and safety, and Prevent and Safeguarding qualifications to ensure all children receive the highest standard of care.

At certain times we have students on work experience but this is limited. Our staffing includes mature, experienced and knowledgeable practitioners who work together as a team to provide high standards of care and education. We encourage ongoing staff professional development.

Staffing ratios are in line with current legislation. The ratios include the following minimum standards:

0 – 1 years; 1 adult to 3 babies

2 – 3 years; 1 adult to 5 children

3 – 5 years; 1 adult to 8 children

These ratios are usually higher in practice.

Each child is assigned a key person being a member of the team within the child’s room. This person is chosen before your child starts at the nursery so there is someone to greet and support you and your child once you join us. 

The key person will keep you fully updated on Eylog showing your child’s progress here at the nursery.