Louise - Principal
Hello, I hold the grand title of Nursery Principal and am very fortunate to work with a wonderful team throughout the Nursery all of whom are dedicated to the care of your children with a passion. Together with Suzanne we created Busikids back in October 1997 and have seen many changes within the legislation of Nursery life, mostly all for the better! My background is as a registered General Nurse, I hold level 4 in Childcare, my role is more personnel and support for the team here at Busikids.
Suzanne - Finance Director
Suzanne, along with Louise have been part of Busikids since the beginning. Suzanne is the go to person for all things financial and can help with all payment, fees and invoicing queries. Outside of Busikids, Suzanne enjoys travelling having recently been to South Africa and also spending time with her fast growing granddaughter.
Charlotte - Nursery Manager
Hello, I have been at Busikids since January 2011. It has been a long time but an enjoyable one so far, we have achieved a lot and long may it continue. I have a wonderful team around me and between us we pride ourselves on providing the best care, comfort, learning environment and security we can for your sons and daughters. I invite you to get to know the rest of the team as you read on. I have been working in childcare since 1995, and started my career as a childminder, working in settings from 2001, and attending university part-time to achieve Early Years Professional (EYPS - Level 6) between 2010 to 2013. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to the gym, gardening, cooking, watching cricket, and going to the theatre and cinema.
Leanne - Deputy Nursery Manager (SENCO)
I trained as an Analytical Chemist and worked in the Food Safety industry for 10 years. I then re-trained and have been working in Childcare for almost 15 years. I love working at Busikids because of the community of Staff, children and families are so welcoming and friendly. In my spare time I enjoy time with my family, eating out, walking on the beach and doing puzzles.
Jo - Nursery Administrator
I have worked in advertising sales for a local newspaper for the last 19 years. I enjoy running and have recently completed a half marathon, I like going to the gym and baking. I love to travel and spend time with my family.
Julie - Penguin Room Supervisor
Hello, I have over 16 years experience in Early Years prior to joining Busikids in May 2020; ranging from a senior nursery nurse working in the baby rooms, a childminder and a deputy lead practitioner of a pre-school setting. I completed my BA (Hons) degree in Education Studies in 2019 and will achieve my Early Years Professional Status (Level 6) in July 2020. In my spare time I enjoy baking, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
Lucy A - Penguin Room Senior
I have been working at Busikids since November 2018 when I joined the team as a supply member of staff before taking up a permanent position in the Duckling room. I have previously worked in office based jobs and retail and prior to starting here I took time out to volunteer in South Africa at a Monkey Orphanage. I enjoy working with the babies and I love to see their little faces and seeing them develop through their play. Outside of work I enjoy eating out and going to the cinema.
Lucy T – Penguins Nursery Nurse
I have been working at Busikids as an Apprentice since September 2019 and have subsequently qualified as at Level 2. I went to college and studied dance for a year before deciding to pursue a career in Childcare. I enjoy interacting and playing with the children. Outside of work I like to socialise with friends and go shopping.
Vicky - Penguins Room Senior
Hi, I am Vicky and I have been working at Busikids since June 2000. During this time I have had two children both now at big school. In my time here I have worked with all the age groups and outside of Busikids I enjoy going out with friends, holidays and walking. I also like to go and see live music.
Lisa - Penguins Nursery Nurse
Lucy G - Penguins Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Before beginning my apprenticeship with Busikids, I studied business at college whilst working in the hospitality industry for just under three years. I really enjoy spending time and playing with the children here and watching them grow and develop. It has been great getting to know all of the children and their unique personalities! Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going on days out.
Toni - Monkeys Room Supervisor
Hi, I have been working at Busikids since June 2017 and have been working in Childcare for several years. I have previously completed my FDa Early Years Care and Education at Portsmouth University and am now studying towards my Early years studies BAHons degree . I have previously worked in China for six months gaining experience working with children in a foreign country. Having previously taken on the role of Room supervisor for the Under 2's I am now excited to take on the challenge of working with our Monkey Room. Outside of Busikids I am an avid dog lover and enjoy spending time with my dogs, family and friends.
Toran - Senior Monkey Nursery Nurse
Hi, I have been working at Busikids since September 2016 where I began as an apprentice and worked through my Level 3 qualification in Childcare. Outside of Busikids I enjoy watching football (Where I support Saints – COYR!) and listening to music.
Sean - Monkey Nursery Nurse
Hi, I have been working at Busikids since January 2019 after working at Yellow Dot for 3 and a half years. At this point I had over 5 years experience working in Childcare. I really enjoy watching the children learn and grow and develop new skills. Outside of Busikids I enjoy football and being socially active.
Abby - Monkeys Nursery Nurse
Michaela - Preschool Supervisor
Famously known across the setting as ‘Kyla’ by the children, I have worked at Busikids since March 2013. I have experience in most of the rooms and have recently taken on the role of Room Supervisor. I enjoy coming up with creative activities to explore with the children. Outside of Busikids I enjoy scuba-diving in exotic places alongside my current passion of riding pillion on my husband’s Harley Davidson...
Amina - Preschool Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Paula - Preschool Nursery Nurse
Before coming to work in Busikids I was working in a local Coffee shop, however I have spent many years working with children from Fostering to Childminding to Nursery care. I especially enjoy watching the children develop and grow and in particular witnessing them doing things for the first time!
Outside of Busikids my main current interest is spinning Alpaca fleece wool and using it to make hats and scarves etc.
Isabel - Supply Nursery Nurse
Before joining the Busikids team I used to work for a Supply Agency working either as a Supply Nursery Nurse or Teaching Assistant. I enjoy making children laugh/smile, going on new adventures and taking on new challenges every day. Most importantly I enjoy seeing them growing and changing, day after day; its tiring but wonderfully rewarding. Spare time? What’s that? I ride my bicycle, organise my home life, play tennis, basketball and enjoy running. My daughter is now faster than me but I still beat her on the long distances!
Joanne - Supply Nursery Nurse
Hi l have been working at Busikids since April 2016. On leaving school l studied childcare obtaining a general a d advanced level diploma in NAMACW. Since then l have worked over 30 yrs in childcare. Starting as a children's nanny, then a childminder and eventually a Deputy Supervisor in a Preschool for 15 yrs. I love working with the children as everyday is different but they bring you so much pleasure. Outside of Busikids l enjoy going to the Theatre, Cinema ,live music and reading.
Lou - Supply Nursery Nurse
Hi, my name is Lou but the children all call me ‘Lou Lou’. I have been at Busikids since 2014. I worked in the Monkey Room for 3 years. I have nearly 13 years experience in childcare, prior to this. I took a short career break to travel NZ and Australia, before returning to work here in 2018. I am now part of the Supply team. Outside of Busikids I love spending time with family and friends, as well as photography and music. I am a massive animal lover and enjoy reading.
Lily - Monkeys Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Chill - Supply Nursery Nurse
I have been with Busikids since September 2018 where I joined as an apprentice. Before working here I was a Team Leader in a home for people with Learning Disabilities. I enjoy doing arts and crafts with the children as well as playing with them and working with my co-workers. Outside of Busikids I enjoy cooking, arts and crafts and looking after my family.
Kirsty - Preschool Nursery Nurse
Sherry - Monkeys Nursery Nurse
Before beginning my apprenticeship at Busikids, I studied Psychology, Sociology and English Language at college, and worked in retail alongside. I love doing activities with the children and making them smile, and enjoy that every single day is a new experience here. In my spare time, I love to play my ukelele, go on long walks in the New Forest and hanging out with my friends!
Ben - Nursery Cook
Lorraine - Kitchen Assistant
We are very proud of our strong staff team here at Busikids, especially the fact that the ages of the team ranges from teenagers to grandparents, between whom there is great variety of experience working with young children.
All our staff are DBS checked and are also kept up-to-date with safeguarding training to enable us to keep your children as safe and protected as we can.
We also continually update out paediatric first-aid training to ensure we are all confident in keeping the children safe and being calm and confident should an accident or incident arise.
We are especially proud of the fact that many of our staff have been with us for many years, some of us have been here since we opened in 1997, yet we remain forward thinking and embrace new ideas, actively promoting training and welcome students for their work experience placements as learning is a two way thing, they introduce new thinking and we teach the well proven facts, all in all it is model that works very well indeed, as you will see when you come and meet us here at Busikids.