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
Toddler & Pre School Room Supervisor- Mia G
Toddler & Pre School Room Support Supervisor- Kayleigh
Baby & Toddler Room Supervisor- Michelle
Baby & Toddler Room Support Supervisor- Charlene
Practitioners & Assistants - Kira, Milly, Rachael, Mia P, Jadia & Anais
Apprentices - Evie
Cook - Janice
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 a few years ago.
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. As well as setting a book and a song of the month for the whole nursery.
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!
Mia G
Toddler & Pre-School Room 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!
Kayleigh
Toddler & Pre-School Room Support Supervisor
Kayleigh is always smiling, she 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.
Kayleigh is the yoga leader for the pre-school room, and enjoys spending this time with the children supporting them in a calm and nurturing environment.
In her spare time Kayleigh enjoys playing rugby for a women's rugby team, and going on sunset walks.
Michelle
Baby & Toddler Room Support 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 Maths Lead for the baby room, and helps to support the children with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
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!
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 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 across the whole nursery, 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 is the Maths lead for the pre-school room, and helps to support the children with their Maths development, and sets up an activity for them to take part in each week.
She is also leads Forest School sessions in the front garden with some of our younger children.
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!
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 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.
Mia is the Funky Fingers Lead for the pre-school room, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
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!
Jadia is the yoga leader for the baby room, and enjoys spending this time with the children supporting them in a calm and nurturing environment.
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 also leads Cooking sessions for the Toddler & Pre-School room, where they all make a variety of yummy things!
Anais loves to join in with the children's games in the garden such as 'Tag', 'What's the time Mr wolf' and 'Musical statuses'
In her spare time, Anais enjoys spending time with her sisters, and also enjoys Skiing holidays!
Evie
Based in: The Baby & Toddler Room
Evie is currently undertaking her Apprenticeship at Abacus and is thriving in all she does.
Evie is the Funky Fingers Lead for the baby room, and through providing Funky Fingers activities, supports the children with developing their fine and gross motor skills.
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.
Janice
Nursery Cook
Janice has a wealth of cooking knowledge, having worked in restaurants/kitchens for many previous years. She is very passionate about cooking delicious meals for all to enjoy.
In her spare time Janice enjoys long walks and reading through cookery books for inspiration.
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.