Little Smarties employs over 30 wonderful people. Of these, most are qualified to at least NVQ Level 3.

All our Heads of Unit and our managers hold an NVQ in Team Leading. All our staff have a first aid qualification.

Little Smarties in Bishops Cleeve employ people who are genuinely passionate about childcare.  Of these, most are qualified to at least an NVQ Level 3 and nearly all of our senior team has achieved a degree in Early Years. This highly qualified and formidable team has a fantastic, professional work ethic but also an exciting team spirit that rubs off on the children.

What’s more important than the great qualifications is that our staff LOVE children and have years of experience with all different ages.  This is the key ingredient to our success as a nursery.  We test their ability to engage, listen and respond to children when we interview new members of staff.

We operate a Key Person policy.  Each member of staff is allocated to a small number of children.  It is their responsibility to engage with your child and to communicate with you about their progress and any issues that may crop up.

Karen Jameson is our wonderful nursery manager.  She has over 28 years experience in Childcare from being a private home based Nanny to owning and operating a successful childcare business. She also is qualified pediatric first aid Instructor.

Our owners have qualifications too!  Gerard has a first class degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham, an MBA from London Business School and a post-graduate qualification in childcare (Early Years Professional Status) from the University of Gloucestershire.  Gisela has a post graduate diploma in Theatre Studies, and has teaching qualifications in music, dance and drama.  All three of the Gray family children are graduates from Little Smarties and love being part of the family business.

The best nursery I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t want any other nursery for my little girl. Best staff and just so warm and like a family x

B Collins 4^th October via Facebook

The nursery is growing and we are on the look out for new members of staff.  If you are interested in joining our lovely team, please click here to download our staff application form =è