Meet the team

Manager

Helen Mcknockiter

Hi I'm Helen, I am the nursery manager. 

Assistant Manager and Beehive Room Lead

Julie Simpson

Hi I'm Julie, I am the assistant manager and beehive room lead.

Beehive practitioner

Lewis Patterson

Hi I'm Lewis and I was part of the team that started Duns Community Nursery. I have a HNC in childhood practice. My favourite part of the job is seeing what the children have to offer, no day is ever the same.

Beehive practitioner

Sheree Drysdale

Hi I'm Sheree, I am a mother of one and I've worked in childcare for 9 years. I'm qualified in level 2 childcare, working towards my level 3. I'm passionate about working with children and love to see them reach their goals, ready to emerge into the butterflies.

Beehive practitioner

Leah Davidson

Hi I'm Leah, I live with my son who is 6, my two dogs and a hamster. I am a level 3 qualified practitioner. I love the outdoors, adventures and road trips.

Treehouse practitioner

Judith Dempster

Hi I'm Judith, I work in the Treehouse room (0-2 year olds). I've worked in childcare for over 21 years. I live with my partner, daughter and 2 stepsons. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and socialising with friends.

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I used to be in the RAF (joined when I was 17) and whilst I was there I qualified as a chef, cooking for 800 people!

Treehouse practitioner

Paige Hawrylewicz

Hi I'm Paige.

Treehouse practitioner

Kirsten Denholm

Hi my name is Kirsten and I live in Duns with my partner. I am a level 3 childcare practitioner and I've been working in childcare for 3 years. In my spare time I enjoy going out with friends and family.

Treehouse Room Lead

Ellie Jackson

Hi i'm Ellie and I'm the Treehouse Room Lead.

Modern apprentice

Jodie Simpson

Hi I'm Jodie, I am a modern apprentice working my way to be a qualified childcare practitioner. 

Cook

Marion Paris

TBC

Beehive and Treehouse practitioner

Kayleigh Donaldson

Hi I'm Kayleigh, I work in both Treehouse and Beehive. I live in Greenlaw with my Mum, Dad, 2 sisters and brother. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends.