Director

Lee Fowler

Manager

Vickie Hoyle

I have been the Nursery manager at Buds to Blossoms since it opened in 2016 and was previously the Manager of Wiggly Giggly's Day Nursery.

I qualified in 1995 and have since completed my Level 5 Childcare & Management qualification. My experience began working in a primary school where I specialised in Early Years and ALN. My passions in childcare are working with children with ALN and promoting the health and well-being of chidlren. 

I have 2 teenage sons who occupy lots of my spare time, but when I do have a minute to myself I enjoy relaxing with a bit of yoga. Christmas time is my time to sparkle and shine, its my favourite time of all. I especially like to start celebrating from September, I would even put the tree up then if my family let me! 

Deputy Manager

Lauren Smith

I have always known I wanted to work in childcare as my imagination is vivid and for as much as growing old is mandatory, growing up is most definitely optional! I love playing and being creative, colouring books are my favourite way to relax! I especially love getting my wellies on and exploring the outdoors, particularly if it enjoys mud or anything messy! My passion in the childcare sector is free play, allowing children to be children without the need for tests and structured learning. If this can take place in the outdoors even better! This inspiration has come from a trip I took to Sweden back in 2012 where I gained experience in a nursery. Their approach to childcare and learning was awe inspiring and completely changed the way I view my role. 

I have 2 young children of my own, they keep me on my toes and keep me sharp in my playing game! I have experience painting, building lego structures and babysitting 74 dolls all at once! This on it's on makes me overqualified for the job. 

Oh and also I am level 5 Childcare and Management qualified, but thats irrelavent when I can make a mean mud pie the way I can! 

Seedlings

Hi, I'm Rhi. I am 32 years old and live with my fiance and our two fur babys. I qualified at the age of 17 and have worked in childcare since. I completed my Level 3 qualification on an apprentice level. 
I have been part of the Buds family for the last 3 years, starting my journey with the Buds and Blossoms then transitioning to the Seedlings where I became room leader. 

In my spare time I love to read, and I am a big movie buff. Im a sucker for Harry Potter, Star Wars and Marvel. My partner and I are becoming regulars at Comic Con! 

I'm Val. I am an original member of the Buds family having been here since the business was born in 2016! Before that I worked for Wiggly Giggly's for 10 years. Over the years I have definitely become the nursery Nan! As well as this, I have 3 children of my own and 8 grand children who are all very precious to me. My husband Gary and I love spending time with our grandchildren. Rumour has it I will be caring for children until the end of time! In the 2 minutes I have to myself I enjoy running to keep fit.  

Hi Guys, I am Jema. I joined Buds on an apprentice level in November 2021. I feel grateful to be learning in an environment that has the children's development and well being at the core of their practice. I specialise in all things artsy and creative, the messier the better! I have a degree in illustration and although my role is not predominately art, I am excited to utilise my strenghts and encourage each child's inner artist - my aim is to create the next Da Vinci or Donatello (the artists not ninja turtles-!) 

Hi, my name is Shamima. I am the baby of the Buds family at 20 years old but just because I am young 

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Buds

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