I have worked in early years since leaving university after studying for my degree in Early Childhood Studies. I am still constantly fascinated with how our little ones learn and develop and not one day working with them is ever the same. I have two daughters who can often be seen calling in after school and love to be part of nursery life. My professional development has seen me in many different roles over the years, I started working at the nursery in 2017 and when the opportunity arose to purchase the nursery in partnership with Viv, I was excited to take the nursery into it’s next chapter. It has been lovely to see how the nursery has evolved and I am excited to continue with this process, welcoming lots of new littles ones aboard along the way. It is a very rewarding job and although it’s very sad to see the children going off to school at the end of their nursery journey it’s also lovely to see how they have blossomed and are confident for their next step. When I’m not at nursery you may have seen me being dragged up Curbar Gap by my very springy spaniel Ozzy!

I’ve been a student/employee at Baslow Edge Nursery for 17 months and enjoy working with the children; I will be finishing my Cache Level 3 Early Educator Course shortly which covers all aspects of early years including safeguarding.  Prior to this I helped out for 18 months at the local primary school with children in reception and year one for Forest school sessions.  I really enjoyed working with the young children which encouraged me to get qualified with the support of Baslow Edge Nursery starting back in April 2021.  I’ve been a working mum for 17 years and have two children so understand what it is like juggling work and childcare.  I am very much looking forward to becoming qualified and continuing my journey at Baslow Edge – Geraldine.