Nursery Manager - NVQ Level 3 Early Years
I began my childcare career as a Nursery Assistant working for a small nursery chain and trained for my N.V.Q. Level 3 whilst working within a large day nursery. I have continued to train whilst working on the job but after several years working in different childcare settings I decided to change my career direction and join Hertfordshire police force. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the new challenges offered by police work, I missed the daily interaction with children. This led to me rejoining the nursery profession by taking a managerial post working for a large nursery chain.

My hobbies include swimming, going to the gym, and raising money for my favourite charity.

Officer-in-Charge - NNEB
I am married with three children, now aged 13-23. My eldest is at University in his third year, my second son is studying at school for his A' levels and my daughter is in Year 10. After qualifying as a Nursery Nurse, I worked in a variety of schools, nurseries and a special needs unit. I joined the staff at Kinders Mill in 1998. This year I have moved house, embarked on a Foundation Degree in Early Years and acquired a puppy so I enjoy a hectic life!

Deputy Officer-in-Charge - BTEC Childhood Studies
I am a mature Nursery Nurse who has experience with children of all ages which began by being a mother to my own two daughters. I enjoy watercolour painting and foreign travel which I combine by making my own picture post cards. I also like to make regular visits to the theatre to watch musicals and murder mysteries.

I am a Secretary for a local Sunday football club giving my husband a helping hand, and I lead a varied social life.

Pre-School Teacher - P.G.C.E.
I qualified with distinction as a Nursery/Infant teacher from London University and have worked as a Nursery teacher locally for many years. I have also been a Deputy Head of an infant school.

My husband and I have lived in Hitchin all our married life and we have two grown-up children.

In my spare time I enjoy swimming, keep fit, reading, gardening and going to the theatre. I also sing with the Stevenage Ladies Choir, where we raise money for charity by performing concerts.

Nursery Teacher - B.Ed.(Hons)
In 1995 I graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh with a 1st class B.Ed. (Hons) in Primary Education. I worked as a teacher in both pre-school settings and the Reception and Year 1 class room before stopping work to raise a family. I have three children, two boys and a girl. When my boys started school I took on some voluntary work in the infant classrooms of their school which refuelled my enthusiasm to return to teaching.

I try to keep fit by attending the gym twice a week and like to relax with a good book.

Nursery Administrator - Cert Ed.
For the past 16 years I have been teaching IT and business skills at the local colleges. Now I am running the office at Kinders Mill which is much more fun, and less stressful, than battling with teaching programmes.

I have two sons and in my spare time I enjoy dog walking, gardening and reading.

Cook - City and Guilds 706-1 and 706-2
I was born in Hertfordshire and grew up living in a catering establishment. I gained my qualifications in 1975 and since then, have work as Head Cook/Catering Advisor in a number of settings. I am married with three children aged, 16, 19 and 22. Since working at Kinders Mill, I have become very interested in the benefits of organic food.

In my spare time I enjoy, walking my two dogs, swimming, reading, gardening and making special occasion cakes.

Room Leader - N.N.E.B.
I hold an N.N.E.B. qualification which I obtained from Oaklands College, St. Albans. From a young age, I have wanted to work with young children. Since qualifying, I have developed my skills and understanding from working in various settings namely, as a nanny, a playscheme leader and in a day nursery. I am glad to say I have enjoyed each position.

In my spare time I enjoy swimming and socialising.

Room Leader - BTEC
I live in Hitchin, after studying at Hitchin Girls School I attended North Hertfordshire College where I trained to become a Nursery Nurse. I have worked at Kinders Mill for the past thee years. I am currently studying an Advanced Apprenticeship in Management NVQ Level 3.

In my spare time I enjoy baby sitting and having a wide social life. I have many hobbies and enjoy socialising with my friends, shopping and listening to music.

Nursery Nurse - Diploma in Childcare and Education
I am 24 years old and I live in Royston. I currently hold a C.A.C.H.E. Diploma in Childcare and Education. I previously worked for two years in another day care nursery where I was a room leader for the one year old children. I decided to study for a childcare qualification after I enjoyed working in a local school and found the experience very rewarding.

In my spare time, I enjoy eating out and shopping with friends. I also regularly swim at the local pool.

Nursery Nurse - N.V.Q. Level 3 Playwork
I am a happy outgoing person. I like meeting new people and learning new skills. I moved from Scotland to England 3 years ago with my partner and I am enjoying being here. I have worked with children in play centres, crèches and clubs. I also am manager of an After School and Holiday Club. This is my first nursery job.

I am also a professionally trained dancer and have performed in cabaret shows throughout the UK and Cyprus. I enjoy dancing, working with children and creative things, I also like getting messy.

Nursery Nurse - BTEC in Early Years
I have known for a long time that childcare was my chosen career so I studied for and completed a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years. I enjoyed my studies and then worked in a day nursery in Stevenage for over a year, mainly with children under eighteen months old. I felt it was time to move on and I was also looking for new challenges so I applied to join Kinders Mill.

I enjoy watching children grow and learn as no two days are ever the same with children around!
In my spare time I like to read, swim, shop and baby-sit.

Senior Nursery Nurse - Cert. Ed.
I am married with three daughters. I qualified as a nursery and infant teacher in 1973. I spent my initial years teaching British Forces children based in Germany. After having my family I have taught in local schools on a supply bias and longer term contracts. I am very interested in Early Years Education and I particularly enjoy working with the Under Fives.

My hobbies and interests outside work include ballet, theatre visits, camping, walking, gardening, animals, crosswords and reading.

Teacher's Assistant - BA Student
I am 22 years old. I am currently enrolled on a Foundation Degree course at The University of Hertfordshire. I am particularly interested in Early Years Education and have gained valuable experiences while working at Kinders Mill for the past two years.

My interests include, amateur dramatics, dance, travel, fitness training.

Nursery Nurse - BA Hons Early Childhood Studies with Psychology
After A' levels I took a year out and worked in a number of positions, including a pre-school, and spent six weeks in the Dominican Republic on a Tearfund Transform Team. Whilst there the team and I built a children's home and organised a number of children's activity days. I completed a second six week placement with this organisation in 2005 when I led a team teaching in Nigeria.

When not at work I enjoy the gym and aerobics, painting, the cinema and I keep a keen interest in global issues of poverty and fair trade.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, swimming, shopping and socialising with my friends.

P/T Kitchen Assistant - Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
I am 41 years old and married, with 3 children, 2 stepchildren and four grandchildren. I worked in a local hardware store for many years but finally needed a change and thought I would like to work with small children. I enjoy my part time kitchen job helping to clean and tidy up after the children's meals and snacks.

In my spare time I like looking after my grandchildren and tending the fish in my garden pond. I also enjoy going to the pub with my husband and playing pool.

Nursery Nurse - DCE Child Care and Education
I qualified as a Nursery Nurse by successfully completing a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care which gave me the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

In my spare time I enjoy baby sitting, swimming, listening to music, socializing and shopping!

Nursery Assistant - GNVQ Health and Social Care
I am 18 years old and live in Arlesey, Bedfordshire where I moved after living in Florida. My mother ran a small day care centre and while helping her, I discovered I enjoyed working with children. As a result, I decided to choose childcare as a career when I left school.

I live at home with my mum, dad, two brothers and our dog, George. In my free time, I really enjoy playing for the local ladies football team. I also like to go shopping at weekends with my friends.

P/T Nursery Nurse - NVQ Level 3 Childcare
I studied at Harrow College where I completed both N.V.Q. Levels 2 & 3 in Early Years Care and Education. I then worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school for over three years. Since joining Kinders Mill, I thoroughly enjoy being part of a wonderful team. I now live in Stevenage and have a young daughter which has enabled me to develop a good understanding of the many emotions with which parents need to cope.

In my spare time, I enjoy socializing with my friends and occasionally dining out although most of my time is dedicated to my daughter.

Nursery Assistant - Certificate in Childcare
I went to college for four years and studied for a CACHE (Level 2 in childcare). I have completed a course in basic childcare skills (Pics course), a health & social care course as well as Level 1 in sign language. My hobbies are playing sports and I play for Shillington netball team.

In my spare time, I like to go shopping, clubbing and going to the cinema. I think I am a kind and friendly person and I enjoy having a laugh.

Nursery Nurse - BTEC Level 3 Childhood Studies
I live in Hitchin. I stayed on at 6th form at school and proceeded to study a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years Childhood Studies at North Hertfordshire College. I am therefore a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse. In my spare time I work for the RAF as a Civilian Instructor working with teenagers in the ATC, which gives me wider experience with working with young people.

I enjoy swimming, listening to music and active sports as well as socialising with friends and family.

Nursery Nurse - BTEC Level 3 Pre-School Practice
I grew up in Bounds Green, North London. I attended Waltham Forest College in Walthamstow for two years where I studied Childcare on the City and Guilds Community Care course. I have worked with children for sixteen years in various child care settings. I have been a nanny in America, a child-minder and a Playleader of a pre-school. I have also attended training to update my skills and knowledge and I have a current First Aid certificate.

I live in Stevenage with my partner Stephen and my children Jade and Benn. I enjoy arts, crafts, reading and cycling.

Nursery Assistant - NVQ Level 3 Student
I live at home with my mum and elder brother but enjoy visiting my dad and younger brother twice a week. I am currently studying for an NVQ Level 3 at North Hertfordshire College which keeps me busy, but I am still bursting with energy.
I love animals and have cats and a dog. I enjoy socialising with my friends, family and boyfriend plus regularly visiting my grandparents who live in Cyprus.

Nursery Nurse - AVCE Health & Social Care Level 3
I attended Collenswood School in Stevenage where I took GCSEs and Intermediate G.N.V.Q. in Health and Social Care. I then studied at North Herts College and completed an AVCE. in Health and Social Care. I really enjoy working with children.

I enjoy going out with friends as well as spending time with my family. I love shopping, listening to music and reading. When I was younger, I was a member of a gymnastics team for seven years.

Nursery Assistant - ICS Diploma in Child Care & Education
I was born in Stevenage but as a child, moved to Canada with my family. Last year we moved back to England and now live in Letchworth. I have a much younger brother and looking after him and babysitting developed my passion for children. I am computer literate. I enjoy playing sports, especially Volleyball and have played in Baseball and Volleyball teams.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading, listening to music and spending time with my younger brother.

Nursery Nurse - NVQ Level 3 Childcare & Education
I am 20 years old In the last three years I have gained several qualification relevant to my work i.e. Child Protection, First Aid, Food & Hygiene. I have been interested in working with children for many years. I enjoy the challenges of working with them and helping them achieve new goals.

I am a very outgoing person and always willing to try new things. I have many interests which include holidays in the sun, swimming, socializing with my friends, dancing, going to the cinema, shopping for clothes and kick boxing.

Nursery Nurse - Diploma in Childhood Studies
I live in Hitchin. I attended Kingsmead Secondary School where I got GCSEs and completed A level Art and Media Studies.

After school I enrolled at Enfield College to gain a Diploma in Childhood Studies which I found very enjoyable. When leaving college I went to work in private nurseries and gained six years experience working with young children. My skills include painting, drawing and mask making. I love to paint with oils, go out for meals and to the cinema with friends and family. My favourite pastime is travelling when possible.

Nursery Assistant - BTEC Diploma Early Years
I work in the Otters Room as a part time nursery nurse whilst I am studying for my Early Years Foundation Degree at Oaklands College. I hold a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and have had experience working at the children's ward at the hospital and in schools as a nursery assistant. I enjoy studying and also hold a Paediatrics First Aid certificate and a Level 2 Key Skills course in Information Technology. I enjoy being at the nursery as it gives me a lot of experience that I can link to the work from my course. I enjoy shopping and socialising with my friends in my spare time.

Nursery Assistant
I am 45 years of age. I have three sons aged 20, 17, and 9 and have been married for 24 years. My husband is a teacher and I have worked part-time since my eldest son was born. I enjoy swimming and try to go every other day. I also enjoy knitting and reading. I have worked as a MSA for many years and also attend church and teach the under five's at Sunday School. I enjoy working with children.

Nursery Nurse - NNEB
I am 23 years old and have recently moved to Hertfordshire to be with my partner. I studied at Peterborough Regional College where I completed a CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing - NNEB in September 2001. Since then, I have been based in a small day nursery where I was promoted to room leader. I worked with children from the ages of 3 months to 2½ years. I really enjoy working with children and have gained lots of experience during the last 5 years and have furthered my career in child development by attending courses.

My hobbies and interests are socialising with friends and family, keeping fit and healthy, shopping and going on holiday.

Nursery Assistant - CACHE Level 2 in Childcare
I have been working at Kinders Mill for the past two years working as a nursery assistant on the squirrels floor. My current qualifications are the CACHE Level 2 in childcare, which I studied at Stevenage College and Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2. I also hold a Paediatrics First Aid qualification. I enjoy working at the nursery because I am able to work with different ages of children and I enjoy the daily interaction with their parents. My hobbies are kick boxing, socialising and shopping.

Nursery Nurse - BTEC Nursery Nursing
Since a very young age, I have always wanted to work with children, simply because it is rewarding and fun. I can go home at the end of the day knowing I have helped teach children something new whilst having fun yourself. It is also nice to be able to talk to the carers of the children about their achievements, etc. After leaving school, I decided to take a 2 year course at college studying BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and Education which I really enjoyed although I found it challenging.

I am an outgoing, easy going person who is not afraid of meeting new people. My hobbies outside of work include visiting other countries and seeing different lifestyles, playing sports; especially football, watching sports, going to the cinema, socialising with friends and having fun.

Nursery Assistant - BTEC Childcare
I work in the Hedgehog room of Kinders Mill and also with the under ones during session time. I am currently studying my NVQ Level 3 in Early Years but have also studied a year of my course. I decided to work in child care as I come from a big family and have four younger brothers and sisters and my mum is a childminder. Before I came to Kinders Mill I had previous experience working on a one to one basis with an autistic child which I really enjoyed. I live in Shefford with my partner and enjoy going out for meals, travelling and spending time with my friends and family.

P/T Trainee - Nursery Assistant
I have had previous work experience at Weston Way Nursery in Baldock, and also Puddleducks Day Nursery in Baldock. These were school and college Work Placements and I helped to organize activities for the children and tidy up after them. I also work as a Voluntary Worker at Sue Ryder Care in Baldock where I undertake many jobs in the shop.

In my spare time I enjoy attending a Youth Club, Snappy G's, once a week for special needs teenagers. I also enjoy lace making and I sing in a Choir once a week.

Nursery Assistant
I have recently finished A levels in Psychology, Classical Civilisation and English and am now working at Kinders Mill in my gap year before going to University to study Clinical Psychology. In the past few years I have worked with children on a volunteer basis and have been a Beaver leader for the last 2 years. I have also had experience working in pre schools. I am working as a nursery assistant on the Squirrel floor where I enjoy the interaction with the various age groups and hope to gain valuable experience whilst working for the next year.