Meet The Team
Our staff are extremely important to your child and to us and we ensure that they are caring, fun and are highly experienced and qualified in early year’s childcare and education and that they LOVE little people. At Sandhurst Nursery we believe that each child is treated and valued as individuals and that we provide a caring, safe and secure environment where learning is fun. We believe that each and every child is gifted in different ways and that given the right support and encouragement that they will reach their full potential and shine at different times throughout their life. We believe that it shouldn’t matter how slowly a child learns as long as we are encouraging them never to stop.
Lisa Smith
I am a Mummy of two young extremely busy and fun loving boys and I joined the nursery in February 2020.
I completed the Bracknell and Wokingham College Registration Ready Homebased Childcare Award on the 2nd August 2019. It was then that I decided I wanted to be part of a team, so the next logical step was to become a Nursery assistant, one of the best decisions I have made. I now have a wonderfully rewarding job working alongside likeminded people helping every child to reach their full potential. I am also first aid trained and hold a Safeguarding Certificate.
I love having fun at nursery with the children as every day is different. I especially like being outside exploring and searching for bugs. Oh how I really love bugs, spiders snails and all sorts of other creepy crawlies, unlike some of the other staff who have been known to run a mile when they come across a spider.
As a Mum my weekends are all about family and are mainly taken up with the boys and their many activities, they are constantly on the go, very much like nursery. I am very lucky as I get to help children have fun every day whilst they learn and get paid for the privilege.
My favourite colour is red and my lucky number is 5.
Leigh Shaddock
I have worked at Wellington College, thereafter moving onto the primary school that my children go to. I was a lunchtime controller and a teaching assistant in reception for 7 years. I really enjoyed working with all age groups throughout the primary school but particularly enjoyed working with the children in reception as I felt I could really engage with them and get the best out of their development.
When I am not working I like to go out for long walks, camping and spending time with my family, visiting new places.
Within the nursery environment, I love to be outside in the garden finding bugs and constructing towers and castles! I also enjoy going for local walks with the children, to the park and exploring the surroundings outside of nursery. I enjoy reading
Paddington Bear and my favourite colour is purple.
Fawn Westwood
I currently live in Bracknell, I have always lived locally and live with my husband and 2 young sons.
I joined the Nursery at Easter 2024, and I absolutely love it! I have over 10 years’ experience working with children in nursery settings and have also previously been a Nanny. I love being outdoors with the children, reading stories and getting involved with everything they are doing, I love that every day is different and forming friendships and bonding with all the children is the best
Outside of the nursery I am a busy mum and I love spending time with the family, reading, seeing friends, and going for long walks with our dog Burton
My favourite colour is Blue, and my favourite story is The Tiger who came for Tea.
Loretta Pasilene
I live in Sandhurst with my partner and son. I was born and grew up in Lithuania with my family and I moved to the UK 10 Years ago. I worked with children in Lithuania and since coming to the UK this has continued with me working in a number of different nursery settings. I love being around the children and helping them grow, I really enjoy my job!
Over the years I have gained lots of experience and along the way have learnt several languages and I am now fluent in Lithuanian, Polish, English and Russian.
I really enjoying doing things as a family and having fun and I try and travel back to my home country to see my family whenever I can.
My favourite colour is White and my favourite nursery rhyme is Incy Wincy Spider
Tanya Shroll
I am a mum to two teenagers and have lived in Sandhurst all of my life even going to Sandhurst School as a youngster. I have worked at College Town School and joined Sandhurst Nursery part time as a nursery practitioner in January 2024 and I am first aid trained.
I enjoy singing and dancing with the children and story time.
When I am not at nursery I enjoy relaxing and spending time adult colouring in and diamond art. My favourite colour is red and my favourite children’s book is Elmer.
