About us Bears...
Lisa Davenport
General Manager
Hi my name is Lisa and I have been a part of the bear family since 2005 from when Bear Necessities Daycare was first established. I then continued on the Bear journey when the nursery rebranded in 2020. I hold a level 4 qualification and have over 20 years experience in childcare. I have a husband and two daughters who have certainly helped widen my knowledge, giving me the advantage of seeing things from the parent/carers perspective. I am the designated safeguarding lead and hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Stacey Walsh
Deputy Manager
Team leader, Blue room
Hello, my name is Stacey I have been part of the bear family since 2005 and have transitioned with the nursery rebranding in 2020. I hold a level 3 qualification. I have worked with children from leaving college. I have two children and enjoy doing fun things and activities with them during my weekends which definitely inspires me to create wonderful, engaging activities within the setting. I am a designated safeguarding officer and a hold a full paediatric first aid certificate
Mica Todd
Team Leader, Yellow Room
SENCO
Hello, my name is Mica. I have been a bear for many years now from Bear Necessities day care and through its rebranding journey to Bears childcare. I first came to Bears as a modern apprentice level 2 and I now hold qualifications of Level 3 team leader, Level ¾ SENCO. I am also the transition officer, Behaviour management officer and a designated safeguarding lead. I have a little boy who I love to spend lots of quality time on the weekend with exploring new adventures. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Nicola Ryan
Nursery practitioner, Blue room
Hi my name is Nic, I have worked in childcare for 6 years, spending those years with bears starting with our wrap around care setting before moving to our main nursery setting. Outside from work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends especially my daughter.
Emma Williams
Nursery practitioner, Red room
Hi my name is Emma I have been working in childacre since 2014, I hold a level 2 qualification and have been working as part of the Bear family for 9 years. I hold a safeguarding certificate and i am first aid trained. I find working in pre school very rewarding and love to do lots of creative activities. When i am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and going out for dinner.
Niamh Caldwell
Nursery practitioner, Red room
Hi my name is Niamh I have been involved in childcare for 3 years. I have been a part of the bear family over the past year working towards my level 2. I enjoy working with children because I love to see them grow and achieve new things with the support we give them.
Pamela Slack
Nursery assistant, Green Room
Hi, my name is Pam A.K.A Nana Pam. I have been a helper of the nursery for quite a few years now. I really enjoy interacting with the children and helping the team promote the childrens development through opportunity and engagement.
Elaine Walsh
Nursery assistant/House keeper
Hi, I’m Elaine, I have been a helper of the nursery for some years now. I spend majority of my time supporting the Red room interacting with the children. I very much enjoy helping the team bring on the development of the children. I am also the house keeper and take every bit of pride in keeping up the appearance of our beautiful nursery.
Aishah Mahmood
Team Leader, Green Room
Hello, my name is Aishah. I joined Bears as a student in 2018 doing my placement to achieve my level 3 qualification in early years. Once I achieved my level 3, I was offered a permanent job and from then worked in yellow room. I built up my skills and knowledge and shortly after was promoted to team leader. I really enjoy helping children grow and learn throughout their development.
Jasmin Leigh
Nursery practitioner, Blue Room
Hi my name is Jasmin, I have worked in childcare for almost four years and have spent time in a few different nurseries gaining experience before joining Bears. I am level 2 qualified and will be working towards my Level 3 in the near future. I love looking after the children in nursery and also outside of nursery such as my little brother. I have found this to definitely have helped me become a successful practitioner. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Alishba Saghir
Team leader, Yellow room
Hello, my name is Alishba and I have been in working in the childcare sector for 5 years. I have been a member of the Bear family for 3 years now. I hold a level 2 qualification in childcare and am currently working towards my level 3. I enjoy working in this industry very much as I get to meet a variety of families. I like helping children meet their needs and goals. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Sylvia Baron
Nursery cook
Hi my name is Sylvia and I am the nursery cook. I have been in the industry over 20 years, and have cooked in many different nurseries. I have been cooking for the mini Bears since the beginning of 2022 and enjoy trying to widen my knowledge of different recipes. I hold a level 2 qualification in food hygiene.
Uswa Qaiser
Nursery practitioner level 3
Hi my name is uswa and I have joined the bear family. I hold a level 2 and level 3 childcare qualification and im working towards my level 4 and 5 childcare qualification. I love working with children because I love helping children to meet their needs and hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
Xhoana Jocilla
Nursery practitioner, Red Room
Hi my name is Xhoana Jocilla, I am level 2 qualified, I have been working in childcare for 1 year. I am now working towards my level 3 I enjoy working with children and help them achieve new skills. I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate
Olivia Roberts
Nursery Practitioner,Yellow Room
Hi my name is Olivia Roberts, I am level 3 qualified, I have been working in childcare for 2 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in my spare time. I hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.
