An experience to inspire children

After I finished my schooling at St Georges in Jersey, I went on to study at Norland College in England. Norland is regarded as the top college to study childcare and I undertook extensive training which included hospital paediatric and maternity experience, a special needs school and a children’s hotel.

After graduating with my NNEB and 3 years of studying with placements, I went on to work as a Norland Nanny for a number of years. This experience included looking after children of high profile celebrities and successful business people in London, Los Angeles, New York and Hong Kong.

Since my return to Jersey in the late 1990’s, I have worked in large nurseries with roles including Deputy Manager and Manager. My husband and I decided to set up Cheeky Monkeys as a joint venture with Durrell, opening our doors in 2015.

Having been given the latitude to design and project manage, I was able to create a purpose built nursery facility. Together with being responsible for all operational matters and the overall service offering, the nursery is in the form of what I consider a nursery should be. Cheeky Monkeys is reflective of my experience and unwavering interest in the provision of top level childcare.

I have been in the childcare industry for over 18 years and with the Cheeky Monkey team since we opened in October 2015. It has been so inspiring to see the nursery grow with our little explorers, which have included my son Noah and now my daughter Willow. I feel so lucky to be part of the team and can honestly say that I love my job.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys in August 2016 and have worked in childcare for over 15 years. As well as childcare, which I am passionate about, I also have a qualification in healthcare. Along with my qualifications I have a lot of experience with young children and adults with special needs.

Working with children is a strong passion and a rewarding experience to me. I love being part of the children's journey to grow and develop by giving them the best support they need. I used to volunteer at youth clubs, working with older children to teach skills and give advice. I love being part of the Baby Bears team!

I joined Cheeky Monkeys in early 2020 and feel very privileged to be part of the team. Having completed the 'Introduction to Early Years Settings', I have now almost completed the Level 2 Cache qualification with a view to start Level 3 in 2022. I have a BA (hons) degree in textile design and enjoy combining my creativity with childcare. The regular trips to the zoo are great and I love my many adventures with the children!

I have had a passion for working with children since a young age and find supporting them to learn and develop so rewarding. I have experience of working within the childcare industry for over 8 years and have previously spent 5 years in a day nursery setting.

I have experience working with children aged 0-8 years and joined the Cheeky team in March 2017. My BA Hons was completed in 2015 at Liverpool Hope University. I feel positive in my role of helping children grow and develop in many different ways.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys in 2016 and have worked in both Growing Gorillas and Mini Meerkats. I have always aspired to work with children and enjoy making full use of the outdoor environment. I have over 7 years of experience working with children and apply this to my role as a practitioner.

I have been in childcare for over 30 years, gaining experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years. I have worked in various nurseries and also as a nanny for 4 years where I cared for two children. Being a parent myself helps me to offer a sensitive and caring nature towards the children, in my role as a practitioner.

I have worked mainly with 2-3 year olds in a previous nursery setting but really enjoying working at Cheeky Monkeys. After a year of working in the Baby Bears room, I  moved to Mini Meerkats.  I recently completed my Level 3 CACHE qualification after studying for a year.

I am thrilled to be part of the Cheeky Monkey team, working as cover in all areas of the nursery. I took a break from working in childcare and have spent 8 years bringing up my children. Prior to that I lived in Scotland, where I studied for my childcare qualifications and gained experience working in a private nursery.

I graduated from Edge Hill university in 2021 and joined Cheeky Monkeys in the September. The whole team are awesome and I love being able to explore the zoo, as well as our garden, which is as fun for me as it is for the children! It makes me happy to see the children learn and figure out new ways to do things.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys at the beginning of 2022, as an exciting new chapter for myself. As a mother of three young children, I bring an abundance of maternal experience with me, which I believe is a huge strength when working within a nursery environment. I feel very privileged to care for other peoples children, in the same way I would want someone to care for my own.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys is late 2021. It has been a unique experience and I absolutely love it! I enjoy educating the children and helping them grow. Laughing with them and playing games they have created, fills my heart with joy. The team are so professional and care so much for the children.

I joined Mini Meerkats in 2021 and really enjoy working with a lovely team. Previously, I have worked in nurseries across the UK, including Brighton where they (and I!) loved being outdoors. I have over 10 years experience, working with all age groups and absolutely love the ethos at Cheeky Monkeys.

I have worked in childcare since 2003 and have experience in nurseries, with nannying and at before/after school clubs. I also have 3 children of my own, two boys and one girl. It has been lovely rejoining Cheeky Monkeys, after a break to have my youngest child. Childcare is definitely where my heart lies and I love being creative, having fun outside and baking.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys in January 2018 and have previous experience in both nannying and within a nursery setting. I love being a practitioner and find it very rewarding to help support the children as they learn, develop and grow. Having been part of the Baby Bears team for almost two years, I am now the room supervisor. I will be taking a break from October 2021 to have my own Baby Bear and Kelly will be stepping up to take over my position.

My passion has always been to work with children. I have been in the childcare industry since completing my NNEB qualification aged 18. As well as gaining experience as a Nanny I also have over 25 years working in various nursery settings. My roles in nurseries have included staff management.

I have over 25 years of experience with children aged between 0-12 years. My passion since childhood has been the great outdoors and I love encouraging the children to explore, get muddy and learn about their natural environment. I enjoy travelling and experiencing other cultures, the children love hearing about my adventures!

I have 10 years experience in after school care, teaching and working in a nursery environment. Previous to joining the Cheeky team I worked in China and Korea as an English teacher for 3 years. I have a background in drama and love all things creative and explorative. I moved back to the Island with my husband in 2019 and am really enjoying exploring beautiful Jersey again.

I have a strong passion for working with children and helping them develop through play. Once I have completed my Level 2 in Childcare, I hope to move on to Level 3. Cheeky Monkeys is such a lovely environment for children and I really enjoy working with the Growing Gorillas team.

Having trained at culinary college in Romania, I have had 10 years of experience working as a chef. I like to create healthier options where possible, especially when cooking for children. One of the things I am most proud of is receiving 5 STAR eat safe ratings - you can't get better than that!

I am based in the office at Cheeky Monkeys and help Juliet behind the scenes. There is always lots to do as we are a busy nursery but every day is completely different. The team at Cheeky Monkeys run a tight ship and are very professional. They are a fantastic bunch and really love what they do, it is a pleasure working with them.

I have over 14 years’ experience working with children ranging from preschool through to young adults. During my previous roles and my volunteering role with the Jersey Scouts Association I have completed full training in Safe Guarding, First Aid and Child protection. While creating activities for my previous nursery roles and the Scouts events I believe invent creative activities for all of the children making learning fun and interactive for all involved.

I have experience in nannying, babysitting and working in a nursery environment for over 12 years now. As well as my degree, which included modules such as psychology and sociology of education, I have taken various short courses held by the JCCT.

I have worked with children and families for over 25yrs. I have experience in a variety of roles and within different settings, both in Jersey and Sweden (my native country). I have previously studied for an MA in Primary Mental Health Work and enjoy applying my training to working with young children and families.

I am currently studying for my degree in Childhood Education and Development, which I am thoroughly enjoying! I love being outdoors and have tried my hand at everything from scuba diving to skiing. Cheeky Monkeys is perfect for me as they also love being outdoors! I feel so lucky to be part of the team and look forward to growing and learning with them as my career progresses.

I joined Cheeky Monkeys in June 2022 and feel so lucky to be part of the team. Working with children has been a passion of mine for some time, after becoming a Mum myself. I especially love going on 'adventures' and getting stuck into arts and crafts. I am hopeful to begin my Level 3 qualification in 2023 and progress my childcare career.