Staff Team

The Practitioners at our nursery are a very important part of our success and this is reflected in the excellent feedback we get from parents. All staff are qualified and experienced in providing the highest standards of care and education for each and every child  and we place a great emphasis on continuous training including first aid; food hygiene; child protection and curriculum development.

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Lisa McNaught
Manager: BA

Lisa is the nursery Manager and has been part of Children’s Hour since it first opened. She has worked hard to gain her BA Childhood Practice Degree to ensure the highest levels of care and learning at Children’s Hour. Lisa is a mum to three children and in her spare time likes to watch her sons play football and spend time with family.


Coleen Elliott
Depute: PDA

Coleen is the nursery Depute and has been part of the nursery team for 8 years. Coleen works within the Clever Cookie playroom and has the additional responsibilities of Forest Schools and Eco Schools Coordinator.

Katie McOmish
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Katie has worked at Children’s Hour nursery for 11 years within the Clever Cookie playroom alongside children aged 3-5 years old. She is involved in the transition process between school and nursery, preparing children for their exciting journey ahead. She likes being outdoors and going on long walks.

Kerry Brown
Practitioner: HNC

Kerry is a nursery Senior and has worked at Children’s Hour for 3 years in the Busy Bumblebee playroom. Kerry is also our designated Health and Safety Officer at the nursery. She likes to keep active by spending time outdoors with her two children and exploring new places.


Monika Karczmarkczyk
Practitioner:  SVQ Level 3

Monika is a qualified Practitioner that supports both rooms. She has been part of the team for 11 years and is very creative. Monika enjoys painting in her spare time and her fabulous creations can be seen in our nursery garden.

Cheryll Clark
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Cheryll is a Practitioner within our Busy Bumblebee room and has been part of the nursery for 13 years. In her spare time, she likes travelling in her caravan and watching her sons compete at their chosen sports.

Lauren Young
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Lauren is a Practitioner within our Clever Cookies playroom supporting children in the yellow group aged 2-3 years old and has worked at the nursery for 6 years. Lauren is very active and enjoys keeping fit and spending time with her friends.


Tracey Pritchard
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Tracey has worked within the nursery for 5 years; She has experience across all age groups and is currently a keyworker within the Busy Bumblebee room and is the Smile Coordinator for the whole nursery. In her spare time she likes to play bowls and has represented Bowls Scotland in the National Championships.

Beth Anderson
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Beth is a Practitioner within the Clever Cookies room and supports children aged 3-5 within the room and has her own 2-year-old son. In her spare time Beth enjoys spending time with her loved ones.

Chantelle Taylor
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Chantelle is a Support Worker within the nursery, working towards her SVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare. Chantelle supports children and staff within the Clever Cookies playroom and is thoroughly enjoying her role.


Julia McGill
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Julia is a Practitioner within our Clever Cookies playroom. Julia has worked at the nursery for over a year and in that time gained her SVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare.  Julia has two young children and enjoys making lots of memories with them in her spare time.

Natalie Ramsay
Practitioner: SVQ Level 3

Natalie is a Practitioner within our Busy Bumblebee playroom and has worked at the nursery for over 2 years. Natalie is very creative, and the children enjoy taking part in lots of messy play with her. In her spare time Natalie enjoys socialising with friends.