Sweet Peas have a super qualified team providing the very highest quality child care. Moreover, we’re all really nice people, dedicated to excellent childcare and making a real difference in your child’s life.
All of our staff have Level 3 and above in Childcare and where possible are continuing their professional development. Each room has a senior key team and we ensure that first aid qualified staff are available at all times.
Heléna Strachan
Managing Director/Owner
Heléna’s background began in Business Studies and then went on to study childcare and play work. Heléna wanted somewhere that offers families the happy, safe and carefree environment that her own children experienced at home with her and thus Sweet Peas was born.
Heléna has been at the helm of the Sweet Peas team since it was founded in May 2010 and is proud of the exceptional care and education that her team provide.
Chloie Hopkins
Nursery Manager
Chloie has been with Sweet Peas Nursery since March 2017 and has many years’ experience working in a child care environment.
Chloie has a Foundation Degree in Early Years and is somewhat of a perfectionist in how the children are cared for.
Rebecca Smiles
Curriculum and Well-Being Manager
Rebecca had 15 years’ experience working as a primary school teacher before joining Sweet Peas in June 2017. She has a QTS, PGCE in advanced Early Years plus a B/SC in Sociology & Psychology.
Rebecca is passionate about Early Years education and supports curriculum development across the nursery.
Tiff Oldfield
Deputy Manager
Tiffany has been at Sweet Peas since July 2015, she joined the team fresh out of university where she studied a BA in Working with Young People, Children and Families.
Working predominantly in our Baby Suite with a large team of Childcare Practitioners, Tiffany has developed her passion for leading team members to thrive for excellence in all they do.