The nursery has 87 children on its register and is open 52 weeks of the year.
Cheryl Baddeley has been manager of the centre since it opened in 2004. Baddeley has gradually worked her way up to the post of manager, starting out by running a toddler group and then opening a pre-school in a church.
"The job is demanding but very enjoyable. You get to know lots of families and feel a central part of the community," she says.
The nursery is located in an area of high deprivation and some of the children come from vulnerable families. Baddeley sees it as her role to ensure that children and families get any support they need. "It's about assisting and engaging the parents as much as it is about helping the children," she says.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
