A nursery built on warmth, trust and tiny, magical moments.
Bookworms Daycare opened with one belief: every child deserves a space that feels like a second home — safe, loved and gently challenged.
Our story
Founded by a team of early years specialists, Bookworms grew from a simple wish — to build the kind of nursery we’d want for our own children. A place where staff truly know each child, where days are filled with stories and discovery, and where parents feel completely at ease.
Today we welcome families from across the local community, offering care that blends the best of the EYFS framework with the warmth of a real family environment.
To provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment where every child can flourish.
What guides us every day.
Safety first
Rigorous safeguarding, secure premises and strict ratios.
Respect & kindness
Every child is heard, valued and celebrated for who they are.
Learning through play
Curiosity-led activities that grow confident, capable little learners.
Meet the people caring for your child.
All staff are DBS-checked, paediatric first-aid trained and hold relevant early years qualifications.
Heidi
Nursery Director
Heidi originally set up Bookworms Day Care as child care for her own twin girls after being unsuccessful in finding a suitable nursery within the local area. Heidi is a MND - Motor Neurone Disease specialist nurse but left that behind to put everything into the nursery. Heidi works across all areas of the nursery
Kylie
Bookworms Day Care Manager
Level: 5 - Kylie joined us in March 2013 and has over 20 years experience in working with children. She is Bookworms, Mental Health First aider, Fire Officer, Health & Safety Officer and Safeguarding Officer.
Chloe W
Level 3
Chloe joined us in February 2014 and has worked really hard to work herself up to Little Caterpillar's room leader and Deputy Manager. Chloe has the role of our communication lead and supports all age groups.
Caron
Deputy Manager
Level: 3 - Caron joined us in February 2013 and has over 12 years experience of working with children, she is also our behaviour management coordinator.
The rest of our team
Little Catterpillars room (0-2 years)
- Chloe Room leader/Deputy
- Georgia Georgia started with Bookworms in 2021 and has completed her Early Years qualification with us.
- Helen Helen started working for us in 2021 and has 20+ years experience in early years.
- Stacey Stacey started with us in 2024
- Alexia Alexia is close to completing her level 3 apprenticeship through us
- Colleen Colleen has 15 years experience working in early years
Little Bears room (2-3 years)
- Madi Room leader
- Lisa D started at Bookworms in 2022 and has completed her level 3 early years qualification since starting
- Manda Manda started with us in 2021
- Maisie A Masise joined in in 2017 and has 8 years experience working in early years
Gruffalo's room (3-5 years)
- Caron Room leader/Deputy
- Cody Cody has 12 years experience in childcare
- Maisie T Maisie has 15 years experience in childcare
Other staff include
- Lisa P Nursery cook. Lisa has 23 years experience providing nutritious foods for early years settings
- Dawn
- Lyn
- Keira Bank staff
- Charlotte Bank staff
Ofsted rated Good
Independently inspected and rated Good across all areas — including quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. Inspectors highlighted our "warm, attentive staff" and "rich learning environment".
Secure your child's place today
Spaces fill quickly — book a friendly tour and meet our team.