Meet the Great Wilbraham team at Little Birches Nursery and Preschool
We are a childcare facility located in the pretty village of Great Wilbraham situated in a rural area some seven miles to the east of Cambridge, Within easy reach of the A14 and A11.
Our dedicated team provides exceptional early education and care services for young children, between the ages of 3 months and 5 years of age. We understand the importance of a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child’s development, and our experienced staff is committed to creating a safe and engaging space where they can thrive.
Sita
Area Mentor
At Little Birches in Lavendon, we are fortunate to have Sita as our Nursery Manager. With over 6 years of experience in the childcare industry, Sita has excelled in providing guidance and support to both team members and the children. Her expertise and dedication are critical in leading the team to provide the highest level of care.
Sita holds a BA degree in Education and a Level-3 Early Years qualification, which is really valuable as it enables that deep understanding of early childhood development and education that is required to lead the team. As a Nursery Manager, Sita utilises her knowledge and experience to create an enriching and nurturing environment that caters to the unique needs of each child.
Sita is passionate about fostering a positive learning environment, and she takes a personalised approach to understand and appreciate the distinct personalities of the children in our care. By recognising and valuing their individuality, she ensures that every child receives tailored support and encouragement. With Sita as our Nursery Manager, we are very confident that she will create a special nursery for the community.
Denise
Director of Childcare
Denise has 20 years’ experience in a multitude of educational and childcare roles. Denise holds a Bachelors’ Degree (Honours) in Early Childhood Education as well as a Foundation Degree in Early Years. Her last role was at a local nursery and infant school (rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted), where Denise worked in various management positions for six years within the Early Years part of the school.
Denise is very creative and has particular experience in sensory, nurture rooms, and forest school. Denise feels that it’s essential to create exciting routines and activities that stimulate a child’s imagination, leading to scaffolding opportunities for little ones to learn further. Denise also has exceptional child interaction skills and has achieved notable success with children with learning and emotional difficulties, immersing them in an engaging and fulfilling learning journey.
She also has extensive experience supporting children with visual and hearing impairment and those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pathological Demand Avoidance. Denise also has a British Sign Language Level-1 qualification.