At Chrysalis we are committed to employing high-quality staff with relevant qualifications

For children aged 0-2 years, we operate a ratio of one member of staff to every three children. For children aged 2-3 years a ratio of one member of staff to every five children and for children 3-5 years a ratio of one staff member to every eight children. These are our minimum requirements and we aim to exceed these. We have a Manager and a deputy at the Church Hill site and a Manager at the Pre-school site who are supernumerary and therefore can help when needed as necessary.

Every child will be allocated a key person who is responsible for setting your child’s target and reviewing their progress and liaising with parents to keep you informed. Children’s progress files can be accessed by parents freely whenever they wish.

We have qualified Chefs at all the sites who are committed to producing healthy menus with fresh ingredients daily.

We have specialist members of staff who run sessions in various rooms. All extra-curricular sessions are included in the fees.

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Kate Hersey

Director

I am Kate Hersey the Director of Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-School, which was established in 2012. I have a Batchelor of Education Degree from Brunel University, which led me into teaching secondary aged children. I have always had a passion for teaching the younger children so decided to come into early years and that’s when Chrysalis evolved. We have created a homely environment for children to learn and are well equipped with high quality, natural resources. I love watching their development and am blessed to have 3 children of my own who have loved being at Chrysalis. I look forward to welcoming you soon. We are very fortunate at Chrysalis to employ specialist staff, which enhance the support and level of learning in the Nursery & Pre-School and are supernumerary to our practitioners.

Tanya Ryan

Area Manager

My name is Tanya Ryan and I am the Nursery Manager at Chrysalis Day Nursery and Pre-School.

I have been working in Childcare since 2005 and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you.

I have completed my Foundation Degree in Early Years Management and Leadership and BA Honours in Early Years Education and Childcare.

I started working at Chrysalis in March 2020 and I am Paediatric First Aid trained and the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Michelle Sharp

Pre School Manager

Caroline Noakes

Manager

My name is Caroline Noakes and I have worked at Chrysalis since 2012.

I was first employed as a Room Leader and worked my way up to become a Manager.

Whilst being at Chrysalis I have completed team leading, safeguarding, Senco and level 3 first aid.

I have worked in childcare for 10 years and I am passionate about providing the best care and watching children develop.

Alexandra Taylor

Finance Officer

I am Alexandra Taylor the Finance Officer at Chrysalis.

If you have any queries regarding the fees, childcare vouchers or your invoice I will be happy to help answer them.

Hayley Taylor

SENDCO

I am Hayley Taylor the SENDCO for Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-School.

I have worked with children for over 20 years but have particularly worked with SEND children for 11 years. I am also a child’s play therapist outside of my SENDCO work.

I hold a Level 4 qualification in Child Development & Adult and Child’s Play Therapy and Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, SEN, working with people with learning disabilities.

I also has various CPD training for children with needs as well as an autism spectrum award.

I enjoy supporting any children at Chrysalis with any additional needs and devise IEP plans to support their development and needs.

Amber Fitzgerald

Operational Manager