Your Staff Team 
Our members of staff are very precious to us as they are the heart of the nursery and as such we pay the Real Living Wage to all our staff. 
They are here to encourage, challenge and provide enthusiasm to each and every child we care for,  helping them on their way to become confident little individuals.

Please note that our team understand the opportunities and learning which come out of the various messy activities on offer at nursery and so we ask parents do not dress children in good clothes.   If children are not involved in messy activities indoors then they may be outdoors getting messy !
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Please feel free to read more information about our team below 

Louise

Manager

FIRST AIDER

I started working in Sweetie Brae in September 2023 and loved the ethos of the nursery and how much it felt so much like a home from home.

I have 24 years childcare experience and 4 years of this at managerial level. I am currently studying my BA Childhood Practice degree at the University of West Scotland one night a week to further my knowledge.

I have also undertaken further training in lead child protection training, Level 2 understanding autism and level 2 safe handling of medication which gives me the knowledge and understanding required in my role. 

 In my spare time, I like spending it with my family, especially my 2 nephews, walking the dog and socialising with friends.

Clare 
Early Years Leader

FIRST AIDER


I started Sweetie Brae in 2014 and I have my HNC in childcare.

I originally covered lunches as I worked in the local after school club then moved on to becoming full time from October 2021 in Sweetie Brae.

I am now employed on a full time basis as room leader. 


Out with work, I like to spend time with my family and relaxing.

Chloe

Early Years Leader


FIRST AIDER

MAKATON

I started working in Sweetie Brae during December 2021 and full became full time from January 2022.

I have qualified as Early years practitioner with my SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children & Young people) and have now taken on a lead role of Room Leader from October 2022.


Throughout my training I have gained lots of experience and knowledge which helps me in this role. I have experience working with children aged 0 years to 5 years at the previous nursery I that I worked in, and I can adapt the learning and plan fun activities that suit the ages I’m working with. 


In my spare time I like to play music, I play the bagpipes, saxophone, drums and penny whistle. I also enjoy taking my 2 dogs (Oakley & Arlo) out on long walks and playing with them.


Melanie 
Early Years Practitioner

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MAKATON
My name is Melanie or Mel as most call me. 
I joined Sweetie Brae as a student from South Lanarkshire College in 2000 and became a permanent staff member upon completing my HNC in childcare and Education in 2002. 
As we are a small nursery, we are familiar with all the rooms and the children, which helps a great deal as children transition from one room to the next. 

I was recently persuaded in 2022 to take on a lead role of Room leader as I have many years of experience within Sweetie Brae being the longest serving staff member alongside Moira. 

 In my spare time, I like to spend quality time with my husband and three children.

  Megan G
Early Years Practitioner

FIRST AIDER


I started Sweetie Brae generally covering lunches throughout the rooms as I used to work at the after school club.

Since Covid restrictions, I have  been able to continue to gain experience in the unders 3's and you will find me full time within the baby room.


  I have also since qualified as an Early years practitioner.

Abbie 
Early Years Practitioner

FIRST AIDER


I first came to Sweetie Brae when I was a student studying my National 5 at South Lanarkshire college and absolutely loved working here with such a brilliant team. 

I then was given the opportunity in 2019  to join the team while I was studying and have now qualified as an early years practitioner. I work 3 days a week.

 

When I’m not working I love spending time with my little boy Tommy and all my family. 


Vicki
Early Years Practitioner

FIRST AIDER

My name is Vicki McBryer and I was a student at Sweetie Brae from 2016-17 doing my HNC, I was then employed as a childcare practitioner with Sweetie Brae from September 2017. I work 3 days a week.
 I had a year out to have my youngest son and now back enjoying the delights of our children.

Liz

Childcare Support Worker


FIRST AIDER


From March 2021, being part of the Sweetie Brae team as a support worker is a career change for me.

I am keen to Interact, nurture and most of all, have fun with the children on their learning journey.   Since joining I now work 2 days a week.


Jodi

Support Worker



I joined Sweetie Brae in March 2021 as a support to the staff to carry out all the morning domestic duties within the nursery.

This was a good start for me as I wish to have a  childcare career in the future and having a position in the nursery let's  me get a feel for the work involved.

I am looking at various options to gain my qualification while working at the nursery.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my son, Riley and the rest of my family.

Lewis

Childcare Support Worker


FIRST AIDER

I have been working at Sweetie Brae covering staff shifts/lunches since 2021.

 I have also worked at our local after school club so have a range of experience with children of all ages. 

 I am currently at university studying History and hope to become a History teacher in the future.

Jenyfer

 Support Worker


FIRST AIDER

March 21 brought me a new position within Sweetie Brae where I carry out the domestic duties in the afternoon which supports the childcare staff. As I would like to have a career in childcare, this was a benefit to me as I can now see whats involved in the actual roles.   

I have already started to help cover some of the rooms when others have been on holiday or sick and I have loved the experience so far.

I will be looking at the various options to become qualified in the future.

Emma

Early years Practitioner


FIRST AIDER

I started working in Sweetie Brae from November 2022 as I love to see the development in children and supporting them in their learning.  I cover where needed so getting experience in all areas and have signed up to start work on my childcare qualification.   

Maura

Support Worker

Hi, my name is Maura. I first started in Sweetie Brae as a volunteer helping in all the rooms, allowing me to gain experience with all ages. I now work in the nursery five days a week as a Support Worker.

In the nursery I love singing, sensory play and reading stories. In my spare time I like writing and recording songs and writing and illustrating children’s stories.

Most of my experience surrounds working with children who need some extra support with their communication. Being a qualified Makaton for Babies and Families trainer, you’ll often find me signing with the children - when my hands aren’t full of symbol cards!”


Alys

Support Worker





I joined Sweetie Brae in 2022 and have loved being a part of the nursery.

I’m currently studying a history degree at Stirling University and I'm hoping to go onto doing a post grad in primary education after.

I love working with young children and I hope to be a primary school teacher or nursery practitioner in the future.

I work part time in the jelly tots room and at a local after school club allowing experience with children of all ages. 

Samantha

Apprentice Support Worker

FIRST AIDER

I started in Sweetie Brae  in January  2024 as an apprentice, training to be an early years practitioner.


I used to work in an afterschool club at Kirkland Park Primary School as a support worker for 2 years and gained loads of experience with children and loved it.


You will find me in the 3-5 room , singing songs and reading stories to the children.


In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my friends  and going on holiday and going to festivals.



April

Early years Practitioner

FIRST AIDER

My name is April.

I started working within Sweetie Brae Nursery in the under 3’s at the start of 2024.

I have a HNC in Childhood Practise and am a qualified practitioner. I am now working towards my honours degree in Childhood Studies and in year 3. My favourite part about working in the nursery is the joy of watching children learn and grow. Seeing their little minds light up as they discover new things. It's those precious interactions and the genuine connections I can make with the children that make my job so special.

Zoe

Cook

I joined Sweetie Brae in February 2024, catering for all the childrens meals and snacks.

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