Meet the First Nursery Team

Our Staff Team is led by Nursery managers Allison Moffat and Kelly Graham, both of whom have been with First Nursery for over 15 years and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Nursery. They are closely supported by owners mother and daughter, Marjorie Robson and Margot Smolenska. All core staff members are well qualified (plus any new trainees working towards their qualifications) with the range of qualifications reflecting the diverse experience within the team.

Managers Kelly and Allison have both undertaken the Froebel in practice course at Edinburgh University. Allison has completed certified Forest School training and leads our weekly Forest School visits. All staff are qualified to at least Level 3 Practitioner status, and undergo regular update training in First Aid, Child Protection, Food Hygiene and Infection Control, as well as taking part in our CPD programme which each year reflects the Nursery’s priorities: continuous improvement, nurture, life skills, and of primary importance, outdoor learning through contact with Nature.

Margot Smolenska

Margot Smolenska

Owner
Marjorie Robson

Marjorie Robson

Owner
Allison Moffat

Allison Moffat

Manager
Kelly Graham

Kelly Graham

Manager
Manor Caroll

Manor Caroll

Manor Room Team Leader
Catriona Cumming

Catriona Cumming

Mini Tweed Room Team Leader
Anne Janson

Anne Janson

Tweed Room Team Leader
Lauren Goudie

Lauren Goudie

Leithen Room Team Leader
Kay Harland

Kay Harland

Practitioner
Amy Peterson

Amy Peterson

Support Worker
Emma Connor

Emma Connor

Practitioner
Susan Cassidy

Susan Cassidy

Nursery Practitioner
Abbie Barber

Abbie Barber

Nursery Practitioner
Kasia Wasilewska

Kasia Wasilewska

Nursery Practitioner
Claire Brown

Claire Brown

Nursery Practitioner
Veronica Rogerson

Veronica Rogerson

Nursery Practitioner