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Day Care

Our Team

Drawn by the children at Arbor Green

Natalie - Arbor Green Nursery
Natalie

Owner

With over 20 years experience in the childcare sector I have dedicated most of my adult life to providing the best educational setting for children to start their journey in life.

BA Management & Childcare

Forest School Leader 

Froebel in Childcare Practice

 

Julie - Arbor Green Nursery
Julie

Outdoor Line Manager

I started my Arbor Green Nursery journey in 2011 and originally joined to help out at lunchtime but loved it so much I studied for my SVQ Level 3 in Childcare.  With 4 grown-up children of my own, I just love spending time with the younger children and watching them thrive at Arbor Green.    

Louise - Arbor Green Nursery
Louise

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2012 and have an SVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.

 

Outside of nursery I enjoy reading a variety of novels.  

Sonia - Arbor Green Nursery
Sonia

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

I began working at Arbor Green in 2011 and hold a SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care & Education. I am a mum of two and what I love most is watching the children learn and grow at Arbor Green. In my spare time I enjoy running and keeping fit.  

Andrea - Arbor Green Nursery
Andrea

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

At the start of 2019 I completed my HNC in Childhood Practice and by October I was working at Arbor Green  Nursery. 

Outside of nursery I enjoy finding new walks to explore with my dog, Benji.

Richie - Arbor Green Nursery
Richie

Handyperson

I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2017 and am multi talented in various trades including vehicle mechanics, especially my old Volvos.

 

I enjoy playing the bass, listening to all kinds of music, walking my dog & telling my terrible jokes to anyone who'll listen.  

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Will

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

Hi, my name is Will and I started at Arbor Green in 2023. I have completed my primary teaching degree at the university of Dundee and I'm passionate about child-led learning in nature. 

Angie - Arbor Green Nursery
Angie

Manager

I have been part of the Arbor Green Family since 2010. During this time, I have completed a BA in Childhood Practice and have attended many Froebel conferences which is an approach I am very passionate about. I love the outdoors and enjoy discos in the garden with the kids. 

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Soumya

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

I left Arbor Green in June 2021 to move overseas but couldn't be happier to be back. I have my SVQ 3 in Childcare and enjoy working with the children. When not at work I love spending time with my family.  

Aimee - Arbor Green Nursery
Aimee

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

I have an SVQ Level 3 in Childcare and have been at Arbor Green since 2019.

Arbor Green is such a fun place to work as you get to see the children enjoying themselves whilst learning at the same time. 

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Viktoria

Nursery Assistant

I’ve been working at Arbor Green Nursery since 2021, as I have a passion for the care of children with a mission to develop and support their growth. In my free time, I love being lost in DIY and reading.
I am currently working towards my SVQ level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development 

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Denise 

Nursery Practitioner 

Hey, my name is Denise and I am originally from Wales. I have been part of the AG team since April 2023. I have recently achieved my HNC Childhood Practice and have  over two years experience working with children. When I'm not at the nursery, I like to walk, read and swim, as well as being outdoors. 

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Nikkie

Deputy Manager

I've been part of the Arbor Green family since 2013 and I have achieved my BA in Childhood Practice. I'm passionate about outdoor learning and feel very lucky that we have such a vibrant environment to teach our children in.    

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Sandi - Arbor Green Nursery
Sandi

Outdoor Lead Practitioner

I have an HNC in early Education and Childcare and am in my second year studying a BSc in Psychology. I love being apart of the team & think the child centred ethos alongside prioritising staff health & wellbeing makes for one of the most positive environments I have worked in. 

Raffa - Arbor Green Nursery
Raffa

Nursery Chef

I cook and prepare healthy snacks and lunches for the children on a daily basis using the fresh produce grown at Arbor Green.

 

I have been apart of the Arbor Green family since 2017.  

Ludmila - Arbor Green Nursery
Ludmila

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

Employed with Arbor Green since November 2020 I began by looking after the children during staff breaks and cleaning the nursery. Now a nursery practitioner with a degree in Secondary Teaching and a Master of Pedagogy. I love to interact with children and see how they develop new skills. Outside of nursery, I love spending time with my family and travelling.  

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Lidia

Nursery Practitioner Assistant

Hi! My name is Lidia and I joined Arbor Green Nursery in February 2023. When I am not having fun at the nursery, I love traveling and exploring new places. My most favourite thing to do is go to concerts and live music events. I love cooking and eating yummy food. And of course I love spending time with my family and friends. 

Sammy - Arbor Green Nursery
Sammy

Outdoor Nursery Practioner

I have been at Arbor Green Nursery since 2019 and have my SVQ level 3 in Childcare.

Originally from South Africa I came to Edinburgh in 2018 with a passion for dancing, art and of course  teaching children. 

John

Forest School Assistant / Permaculture Designer

I've been working at Arbor Green since 2019 and am studying to become a Forest School leader as well as a Permaculture Designer.

My passion is growing food and I love being able to teach the kids to grow, nurture and ultimately cook their spoils so they can teach others.   

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Nicola

Office Administrator

I work remotely so you won't see me around but I'm there in Spirit! I love spending time with my little 4-year-old boy who I know would love to be part of the Arbor Green family.

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Kirstin

Outdoor Nursery Practitioner

In June 2019 I completed my HNC in Childhood Practice and started working at Arbor Green in November 2019.

Outside of nursery I enjoy going to music concerts with my friends.

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Claire

Outdoor Nursery Practioner

Hi my name is Claire and I work in the happy hedgehogs garden. I have a HNC in childhood practice and I have a passion for providing sensory and physical experiences outdoors.

In my spare time i enjoy creative writing and playing the guitar. 

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Chloe

Nursery Assistant

I joined the Arbor Green team in November 2021. In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my friends and taking my dog Poppy on big walks. 

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Paulina

Nursery Assistant

 Drawing coming soon!

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Ali

Nursery Assistant

I am from Spain but I've been living here in Scotland for almost 5 years. 

 

I enjoy outdoor activities and my passion is everything in relation with conservation and wildlife.

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Niamh

Nursery Practitioner

I joined recently so we just waiting on the one of the children to draw me!  I have a HNC qualification in Childhood Practice

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Sadie

Nursery Practitioner

 

 

Drawing coming soon!

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