As Owner and Director, Stuart has overall responsibility for the development and management of Smallville. Stuart plays an active part in the day to day operations of Smallville and ensures our Award Winning provisions continue to surpass the needs of our children and the expectations of our families. Stuart is also a level qualified practitioner in Early Years and loves bringing science into the curriculum.
Victoria is the Nursery manager at Smallville.
She is an insirational leader to her team and the children love her kind and gentle approach to teaching and learning.
Victoria holds a Level 3 qualification, and currently studying for her Level 5.
Victoria is the Designated Safeguarding Lead as well as the SENco. Victoria is paediatric first aid trained.
Victoria has been shortlisted for 'Nursery Manager of the year' at the 2024 Nursery World Awards!
Chelsea is the Owl Room Leader at Smallville.
She has been part of the Smallville Team since opening and loves teaching the children in our unique environment. She has worked in both Squirrel and Owl Rooms and always brings a smile to the children's faces with her infectious laugh and love of water based play.
Chelsea holds a level 3 qualification and is paediatric first aid trained.
Tia Joined the Smallville team as a practitioner and has recently been promoted to room leader in the squirrel room, teaching our smallest children. Tia enjoys taking the children around the local area, taking them to the library, the train station and on various adventures around Snodland. Tia's calm approach to behaviour management is fantastic, she is a wonderful role model to her team.
Tia holds a level 3 qualification and is paediatric first aid trained.
Mel has joined team Smallville recently and has already made such an impact on the children.
Mel loves to be creative and get messy! She spends lots of time in the garden with the children, encouraging them to have their own ideas and giving new things a try.
Mel holds a level 3 qualification and is paediatric first aid trained.
Trudy is a qualified teacher with a wealth of experience in Early Years. She loves making the most of the local community and taking the children on outings to respect and appreciate their environment. She has a passion for equality and loves nothing more than to see the children splashing in puddles and popping bubbles.
Trudy holds a level 6 qualified and is paediatric first aid trained.
Lily has jumped at the chance of beginning her career in childcare, loving the Smallville setting the second she walked through the doors. She is keen to learn everything she can about how children learn through play, and has already shown us that she is not frightened of getting dirty digging for worms and making mud soup with the children. I'm sure you'll share in our excitment of welcoming her to the expanding Smallville family.
Lily is currently studying her level 2 qualification!
Saphia recently joined our team and has already started studying for her level 3 qualification. Saphia's gentle approach is welcomed by all of the children. Saphia enjoys looking for worms in the fairy garden and building big sandcastles in the sandpit!
Kati has recently joined our team and is studying her level 2 qualification in childcare!
Kati loves to read stories to the children and playing in the garden. She loves to get messy and totally embraces the Smallville mess!
Natasha is a Private Occupational Therapist that offers support to the children in our setting. Natasha is nurturing towards the children and offers comfort to children when they need. Natasha has a keen interest in nutrition and promotes our healthy eating policies.
Natasha is level 2 qualified and holds a paediatric first aid certificate.
Kayleigh ensures that cultural capital is celebrated, providing the children with new opportunities and skills each day. Kayleigh enjoys cooking with the children, telling stories with the puppet show and getting creative on the playdough table.
Kayleigh is level 3 qualified.
