Our Team
Passionate, dedicated, and loving, all Abacus Nursery staff members love their work and it shows in everything they do.
Our goal is to make a positive difference to all of the children who come to our Nursery.
Manager & Safeguarding Lead - Sophie
Deputy Manager & SENCO - Jordyn
Baby & Toddler Room Supervisor- Michelle
Toddler & Pre School Room Supervisor- Natalie
Support Supervisors - Mia G & Charlene
Practitioners & Assistants - Kira, Milly, Rachael, Mia P, Jadia, Anais & Kayleigh
Apprentices - Evie
Cook - Fiona
Relief Staff - Bryony
All staff are Paediatric Fist Aid Trained, have up to date Safeguarding Training, and hold Dingley's Promise certificates
Sophie
Nursery Manager
Sophie has been with Abacus for many years, and then stepped into the role of Manager.
Sophie is our Safeguarding Lead at Abacus.
Sophie has a post grad degree in Early Years, so has a huge amount of knowledge. She is a fun and energetic individual, who loves reading stories with the children and playing with the small world resources.
In her spare time Sophie enjoys going on cruises, to the theatre and visiting the Zoo!
Jordyn
Deputy Manager & SENCO
Jordyn is a fun and sporty member of our Abacus team. She is our SENCO and is always on hand to help and support any parents and children who need it.
Jordyn is also the EAL leader, and sets an EAL song of the month for the children to enjoy and learn.
She also leads our 'Let's Explore' sessions, where the children take a walk in the local community and explore our local area.
In her spare time, Jordyn enjoys playing football and going for welly walks with her dog Charlie!
Michelle
Baby & Toddler Room Supervisor
Michelle has many years of experience in the early years sector, and has a passion for working in the Baby Room.
Michelle is the Funky Fingers Lead, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
Michelle is also very passionate about Role play, and creates amazing role play environments for the children in the Baby Room.
In her spare time Michelle enjoys going for long walk on the hills and spending time at the Beach!
Natalie
Toddler & Pre-School Room Supervisor
Natalie has lots of experience in the early years sector. She has a passion for singing and signing.
She is also very passionate about supporting children with SEND needs, and uses her knowledge and skills to support all children at Abacus.
Natalie is our Yoga leader for the Pre-school room and teaches the children yoga weekly which they love!
In her spare time Natalie enjoys spending time camping with her children, and listening to live music.
Mia
Toddler & Pre-School Room Support Supervisor
Mia is a huge part of Abacus, and has been with us for many years. She is dedicated to helping all children explore and develop in a nurturing environment.
Mia is the Forest School leader and takes the children on weekly trips to our local care home to do forest school.
Mia is also the 'School Session' leader and supports the children transitioning to school in the coming year.
In her spare time, Mia enjoys swimming in the sea, and spending time with her little cousins!
Charlene
Baby & Toddler Room Support Supervisor
Charlene is a passionate member of Abacus, who has worked here for many years.
She is always happy, and singing and dancing with the children.
Charlene leads Yoga, Cooking sessions and Forest school sessions for the Baby room, and is an enthusiastic and dedicated member of our team.
In her spare time, Charlene enjoys walking her dogs in the woods, and going Paddle boarding!
Kira
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Kira is a calm and gentle practitioner, who enjoys messy play alongside the children. She is also very creative and enjoys reading stories with the children.
Kira is the lead for Story Scribing in the Baby & Toddler Room, she creates some amazing imaginative stories with the children.
In her spare time Kira enjoys going to the beach and doing Ballroom and Latin dancing!
Milly
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Milly is a fun, bubbly and very energetic member of Abacus.
She loves singing, dancing, and having fun with the children.
Milly also leads Cooking sessions for the Toddler & Pre-School room, where they all make a variety of yummy things!
She has a degree in Psychology, and puts what she learnt on her degree in to practice at Abacus!
In her spare time, Milly enjoys going swimming, and baking delicious brownies and cakes!
Rachael
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Rachael enjoys joining in with circle times with the children and loves to read imaginative stories.
She has a passion for messy play, and particularly enjoys creating water play based activities for the children to enjoy!
Rachael is the lead for Story Scribing in the Pre-school Room, she creates some amazing imaginative stories with the children.
In her spare time, Rachael enjoys reading books and going for walks with her Son.
Mia P
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
(Mia is currently on Maternity leave)
Mia has worked at Abacus for many years, and is passionate about making sure that the children are always having fun, while maintaining a calm approach to everything she does.
In her spare time, Mia enjoys playing with her Guinea Pigs, spending time with her Daughter, and going on road trips!
Jadia
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Jadia is a passionate and dedicated member of Abacus!
She enjoys spending time outside with the children and helping them with their physical development.
Jadia particularly loves to join in with our 'Music Bugs' sessions each week!
She sets a book and a song of the month for Abacus and enjoys sharing these with the children.
In her spare time, Jadia enjoys watching live music and walking her dog.
Anais
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Anais is a nurturing, kind and supportive member of Abacus!
She helps to support the children in the Pre-school room with Yoga and also joins the children for Let's Explore sessions each week.
Anais is the Funky Fingers Lead, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
In her spare time, Anais enjoys spending time with her sisters, and also enjoys Skiing holidays!
Kayleigh
Based in: The Toddler & Pre-School Room
Kayleigh is a smiley and calm practitioner, who enjoys dancing to music alongside the children. She is also very creative and likes to join in with messy play.
Kayleigh enjoys joining in with 'Mini Footy' sessions with the children and enjoys helping the children to learn new skills.
She helps to support the children with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
In her spare time Kayleigh enjoys playing rugby for a women's rugby team, and taking part in yoga classes.
Evie
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Evie is currently undertaking her Apprenticeship at Abacus and is thriving in all she does.
Evie helps to support the children in the Baby Room with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
Evie loves to join in with dancing with the children and loves to make the children laugh!
In her spare time, Evie enjoys taking part in performing arts, and takes part in the local pantomime. She also enjoys going on dog walks.
Fiona
Nursery Cook
Fiona is our cook at Abacus Nursery, and she enjoys making nutritious, healthy, homecooked meals for the children to enjoy each day!
Fiona has her Food Hygiene Certificate, and Allergy Awareness Certificate.
In her spare time, Fiona enjoys visiting National Trust properties, and reading books!
Abacus Nursery has a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bryony
Relief Staff
Bryony does relief work for us at Abacus, and the children love it when she comes in to help out!
She is currently at University in Southampton, so comes back to work with us as often as she can.
In her spare time Bryony enjoys playing Netball, as well as the Flute and Cello.