We believe the people working in a nursery are crucial to providing a happy and safe learning environment. Our fully qualified staff have been chosen because of their love of, and dedication to, working with children. Here’s a brief insight into how they became part of the Wise Owl world.

Mrs Toni Krajnik - Proprietor & Managing Director

I was born in Scunthorpe, completed my degree in Psychology at Manchester and went on to a Masters degree in Psychology at Hull, before becoming a qualified teacher. I then became head of two departments at the former Thomas Sumpter School in Scunthorpe. My main roles at Wise Owl are to oversee the running of the nursery and to ensure the teaching is of the highest quality. My young son Joel attends Wise Owl Nursery in Scunthorpe.

Kerry Biggins – Business Development Manager

I graduated in 2010 from Leeds Metropolitan University with a degree in Business and Management Studies. I am now working with Wise Owl in a business development role. My main responsibilities within the business will be marketing, branding, fundraising events and improving quality standards within each nursery to ensure the highest level service for you and your child.

Spencer Malone – Finance Manager

I am responsible for managing Wise Owl's finances to aid business development and growth. I am qualified in using Sage Accounts 2011 including payroll. I also have a Level 2 IAB in Computerise Accounting for Business and a level 2 in book keeping. I am currently updating my knowledge of Sage 50 Forecasting.

I work in the Owlets' room with children from 0-18 months and am part of the management team. I have a Diploma in Child Care and Education (Level 3) and I am working towards my NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading. I will make sure the nursery is supplying a high quality environment to meet the needs of the individual children from different religious backgrounds, cultures and stages of development.

I have an NVQ3 in Childcare and Education and am studying for an Early Years Foundation Degree. I have been working in childcare for a 5 years and I am the Senior Room leader in the Wise Owl room with the pre-school children.

I have 16 years experience of working with children and I was the manager of AWS Noahs Ark Nursery in Germany up until it closed in 2010. My main responsibility as Acting Nursery Manager is to make sure that all the policies and procedures are implemented throughout the nursery. My EYFS Curriculum Planning training means that I plan exciting activities for the children, that are centred on individual interests and that put a real emphasis on learning through play.

Rose Fulford – Kids Den Coordinator

It is my responsibility to ensure the smooth running the nursery's Out of School Club as well as being a floating senior within the nursery itself. I have a Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3. I work as Senior Nursery Nurse in the Owlets Room. I hope to continue my learning further so that I can progress within Wise Owl Nursery.

Kirsty Woodall – Nursery Assistant
(On Maternity Leave)

I look after the babies in the Owlets room. I have studied Child Development and Health and Social Care and I am hoping to start my level 3 very soon. I have always loved children and had a real passion to work with them.

Cassie Chambers – Nursery Assistant

Working in the Owls room is great fun. I enjoy coming to work everyday as the staff are lovely and the children are a joy to be around. I have a Btech level 2 in Childcare and have worked in four different nurseries so I have lots of experience of working with children of all ages.

Meg Belcher - Nursery Assistant

Working for Wise Owl nursery is very enjoyable as the children, parents and staff are really nice and friendly. I work in the Owls Room with the toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years of age. I am currently working towards my NVQ level 3.

Laura Morrel - Nursery Assistant

I studied the Travel and Tourism industry in college for two years but then went on to realise it was not the career for me. I then decided that a career in childcare is what I wanted, as I have always loved working with children and have done a lot of babysitting. Therefore, I studied a Level 3 Diploma in childcare, which I have just completed.

Leanna Holton - Nursery Assistant

I have a level 3 in Childcare and I am working with the Owls to teach them key life skills and independence. I have previously worked as a nursery assistant at Wilton Pre-School.

Ashley Poole – Nursery Assistant

I am currently studying for my level 3 in Childcare and Education at Wise Owl. I work in the Owls room and am working hard to make sure the children are looked after and are always having fun. I am also a fully qualified first aider with St Johns Ambulance.

Zoe Yelland – Nursery Assistant

I have always had an interest in children and been able to get on with them easily. I previously have helped look after and babysat my next door neighbour's children, twins and an older sister. I am a fun and optimistic person so can bring joy to the work place. I like to learn new skills and put these into practice.

Jade Fether – Nursery Assistant

I am very passionate about working with children and I really want to learn more about it so I joined Wise Owl as a Nursery Assistant. I have q qualification in Child Development from school and have baby sat for friends and family numerous times. One of my interests is in cooking, so I hope to be able to show off my skills when preparing the children's meals.

Sammy Hardwick – Nursery Assistant

Working in the care sector is something I have always wanted to do. I have been working with the elderly since I was 18. I really enjoyed this but in the back of my mind I have wanted to work with children. I love children I love to help them achieve to the highest possibility. I am a happy bubbly person always take others feelings in to consideration.

Rachael-Rebekah Fairley – Administrator and PA

My role in Wise Owl is to support the Head Office and Nursery Managers in all their administrative tasks including filing, typing, scanning and sending post and acting as a receptionist for Head Office. As Wise Owl continually aims to develop its staff I am currently undertaking an NVQ in Business Administration

Employee of the Month:
(VOTED BY ALL STAFF MEMBERS)

Employee of the month goes to Sarah Smith for all her hard work in the baby room – well done!

Wise Owl Lady of the Year 2010

Lynsey Hart - an excellent member of staff that children and staff have voted her to be Wise Owl Lady of the Year. She has worked hard to gain a place in recognition of how special she is.