Meet the team

Hello, my name is Zara. I am the Operations Director and Nursery Manager at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery, and designated Safeguarding Officer. I have worked in childcare since I was 17 years old and have been at Blossom Lodge since 2008. I have previously worked at 2 other nurseries and as a health care assistant for Cheltenham General Hospital. I am qualified in Early Years and Education NVQ Level 4, Business Administration and management NVQ’s. I have two daughters, Verity and Hallie that take up all of my free time but I love it. I enjoy meals out, cinema and theatre trips.

Hello, my name is Justine and I the deputy manager at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years, previously at another nursery in Cheltenham where I was the room manager for the last 6 years there.

I have my Early Years Level 3 qualification and currently studying for the Level 5 Lead Practitioner role.

I love spending time with my family and adventures with my little girl Winnie and our French Bulldog Millie who Winnie absolutely adores giving cuddles and fuss too.

My name is Sergio and I have been the Chef at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery for six years. I love to provide healthy and nutritional meals for the children, food is an essential part of children’s growth and development. Outside of work I love to do outdoor activities with my two children, Lillian who is 11 years old and Oscar who is 8 years old.

Hello, my name is Natalie. I am the room leader in Ladybirds.

I have worked here for over 13 years, during this time I have gained my Early Years Care and Education NVQ’s Level 2 and 3. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with my friends and spending time with my family and our daughter Ruby and son Jaxon

Hello, my name is Sue. I work in the Ladybirds room and started here in 2020. During my 33 years in childcare I have worked with all age groups In various setting but for the last 13 years I have worked with babies.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, reading and travelling.

Hello, my name is Ellie D and I work in the Ladybirds room.

I have worked in childcare for the last 8 years and have been at Blossom Lodge since September 2022.

I have my Early Years Care and Education Level 3 and I enjoy volunteering with the Air Cadets teaching life skills

Hello, my name is Tanya and I work part time in the Ladybirds room. I am currently studying for my apprenticeship in Early Years

Hello, my name is Briony. I work in the Bumblebees room I have worked in childcare for 8 years. I returned to Blossom Lodge in 2020 after completing my apprenticeship here in 2015.

I am qualified with Early Years Care and Education Level 3. In my spare time I like to listen to music, play on my PlayStation, go travelling and sending time with my family and friends.

Hello, my name is Briony. I work in the Bumblebees room I have worked in childcare for 8 years. I returned to Blossom Lodge in 2020 after completing my apprenticeship here in 2015.

I am qualified with Early Years Care and Education Level 3. In my spare time I like to listen to music, play on my PlayStation, go travelling and sending time with my family and friends.

Hello my name is Izzy and I work full time in the Bumblebees room and I have currently studying for my apprenticeship in Early Years. I have previous experience of working in a children’s holiday club whilst at Sixth Form and caring for children of family and friends. In my spare time I love to read and walk my dog Lola, and run my page on TikTok about fashion and lifestyle.

Hello, my name is Sammie and I work in the Bumblebees room. I am currently studying for my apprenticeship in Early Years

Hello, my name is Sofie and I work in the Bumblebees Room part time.

I am qualified with my Early Years Care and Education Level 2. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with my son, my family and friends,

Hello, my name is Layla and I work in the Bumblebees Room. I am an apprentice at Blossom Lodge studying for my Level 2 in Childcare.

Hello, my name is Jess and I work in the Caterpillars room full time as the Room Leader.

I started working at Blossom Lodge in June 2023.

I am qualified with my Early Years Care and Education Level 3. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with my family and friends, going for meals out, visiting the cinema.

Hello, my name is Robyn and I work part time in Caterpillars.

I started at Blossom Lodge in August 2023

I have my Early Years Care and Education Level 2 and I am currently studying for my Level 3.

Hello, my name is Leah and I work in the Caterpillars room part time and I am currently studying for my Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education.

Hello, my name is Georgia and I am the Room Leader of Caterpillars 1 I am qualified with my Early Years Care and Education Level 3. In my spare time I enjoy socialising with, my family and friends,

Hello, my name is Clare and I work in the Caterpillars room.

I have worked at Blossom lodge Day Nursery since 2008 and have my Level 3 qualification in Early Years Care and Education. In my spare time I enjoy meeting up with friends, meals out and watching our little boy Kaiden grow up.

Hello, my name is Millie and I work in the Caterpillars 2 Room. I am an apprentice at Blossom Lodge studying for my Level 3 in Childcare

Hello, my name is Pam, I am the Room Leader of Caterpillars.  I have worked in childcare for 13 years and have worked in multiple nurseries. In my spare time I enjoy gaming on my switch/ PS5. I am also currently spending time planning my wedding. I have two cats: Alfred and Uhtred.

Hello, my name is Hannah and I work in the Caterpillars Room. I am qualified with my Post Graduate Early Years Teacher Status. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and especially my little boy Alfie and little girl Ava.

Hello, my name is Lesley and I work in the Pre-School Room.

I have been at Blossom Lodge since September 2022. I have previously worked as a teaching assistant at a local Cheltenham school for many years.

In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and travelling.

Hello, my name is Karen and I work part time Blossom Lodge Day Nursery in the Pre-school Room

I started at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery in June of 2022 and I work over the lunch time periods with the children and staff.

I my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, my 3 children, watching movies, meals out and walking our dog Marylou.

Hello, my name is Ellie. I work part time in Caterpillars. I am qualified with my Bachelors in Primary Education qualification and have previously been a nanny and worked in another nursery setting before attending university.

I love travelling to different countries, baking and listening to music.

Hello, my name is Lacey and I work full time in the Caterpillars Room.

I have worked in childcare for the last 7 years working in an other setting and have been at Blossom Lodge since April 2022.

In my spare time I enjoy going for walks, meeting up with friends and reading curled up with our cat Belle.

Hello, my name is Hazel and I work as a Bank Nursery Assistant. I enjoy working in all of the different age groups here. I have worked in childcare for over 30 years. In my spare time I enjoy shopping, walking my dogs, looking after our cats, gardening and looking after our grandchildren.

Hello, my name is Judy and I work part time with the older children at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery. I have worked here for over 15 years and prior to that at Holy Apostles School. I am qualified in Early Years Care and Education Level 3. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and spending time with my children and grandchildren.