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Little Chums is owned and run by a family who live in Pontypool - a real family business run by people who are passionate about childcare and education who have a combined experience of over 50 years, including managing Flying Start in Newport and a fully qualified, experienced Primary school teacher.
All of our staff hold relevant qualifications, which consists of NVQ Level 5 in Childcare and Management, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, NNEB, Childcare & Education Level 3 or an equivalent qualification.
We enjoy low staff turnover, which means your child will consistently receive care from the same people day after day. Occasionally, Little Chums and Cyfeillion Bach share staff.
Read more about our staff below!
Sarah Jordan (nee Vaisey)
Owner/Manager
Sarah has almost 20 years of childcare experience, working as a childcare assistant and deputy and manager of other day nurseries before opening Little Chums in 2007 and Cyfeillion Bach in 2013. Sarah has a Level 4 childcare qualification and an NNEB.
Nicola Doubler (nee Vaisey)
Owner/Manager
Nicola has almost 20 years of childcare experience, working as a childcare assistant and deputy of other day nurseries before opening Little Chums in 2007. and Cyfeillion Bach in 2013. Nicola has a Level 4 childcare qualification and an NNEB.
Chantelle Vaisey
Childcare Manager
Chantelle has almost 20 years of experience in education and childcare. Starting as a teaching assistant, she has worked her way up to manage both school and independent nurseries, as well as being a former manager of a Children’s Centre in Newport and Operational Manager for Flying Start in Newport. Chantelle has a Level 4/5 in childcare and is working towards her Level 5 management qualification.
Andrew Vaisey
Teacher & Manager
Andrew has almost 20 years of experience in education and childcare, working as a primary school teacher for 15 years. He is inspection trained and holds a B.A. teaching degree with fully qualified status. Andrew is working towards his Level 5 management qualification.
Rachael Webb
Deputy Manager / Senior Practitioner
Rachael has worked at Little Chums for almost 9 years, working her way up from a childcare assistant to Deputy manager with a Level 5 qualification. In 2015, Rachael was nominated for a NDNA practitioner of the year award.
Jessica Glover
Senior Practitioner
Jess has worked at Little Chums for almost 9 years, working her way up from a childcare assistant to a senior role and is now working towards her Level 5 qualification.
Rebecca Collier
Senior Practitioner
Bec has worked at Little Chums for almost 9 years, working her way up from a childcare assistant to a senior role and is now working towards her Level 5 qualification.
Elisha Cousins
Senior Practitioner
Elisha has worked at Little Chums for almost 4 years, working her way up from a childcare assistant to a senior role and is now working towards her Level 5 qualification.
Sarah Denning
Childcare Assistant
Sarah has worked at Little Chums for almost 4 years and is Level 3 qualified.
Hollie Felton
Childcare Assistant
Hollie has just joined Little Chums, after working with us for 6 months as a student and volunteer, and is Level 3 qualified.
Danielle James
Childcare Assistant
Danielle has worked at both Little Chums and Cyfeillion Bach, completing her Level 1 and now almost completed her Level 2.
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