Our Team

Our team at Mini VIPs is selected for its professionalism, experience and passion for providing first-class childcare in a loving, home-from-home environment.

Family is at the heart of everything we do. Our Directors Debbie Turner and Laura Holmes are mother and daughter and their husbands Bob and Lee also play key roles.

Debbie has more than 30 years’ experience in childcare and her daughter Laura grew up surrounded by the children her mum was ‘minding.’ Today Laura’s own children Ellie and Louis benefit from Mini VIPs’ Wraparound Care.

Our credentials

Our fantastic team boasts a range of specialisms ranging from Safeguarding; Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordination; to Early Years Teaching; Childcare and Paediatric First Aid.

Their professional qualifications are impressive too and include: National Vocational Qualification Levels 3 and 4 in Childcare; Level 3 Diploma in Childcare; Postgraduate Certificate in Education; Level 3 Forest School Teacher; Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Laura, Mini VIPs

I take great pride in Mini VIPs and its excellent team. Together we make the nursery what it is today and will continue that wonderful progress.

Laura Holmes
Director
Debbie Turner, Mini VIPs

Quite simply, I love children. Their joy and enthusiasm are priceless. Working with them and such a superb team makes it a fabulous job.

Debbie Turner
Director
Jo, Mini VIPs

I love the bond we have with our children and their families. No two days are the same, but they’re full of magical moments.

Jo Buckland
Setting Manager
Joey, Mini VIPs

I learn something new every day from our little VIPs. We work in a place of pure happiness; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Joey
Deputy Manager
Jess, Mini VIPs

It’s such a unique place to work. Watching children grow and being part of their lives is an amazing honour and a wonderful opportunity.

Jess
Office Administrator
Jackie, Mini VIPs

Working with early years children is so uplifting and in complete contrast to my finance career. The little people never fail to make me smile.

Jackie
Office Administrator
Bob Turner, Mini VIPs

I love that we’re part of the local community, enriching the lives of children, parents and their families every day. It’s an honour.

Bob Turner
Company Secretary
Julie, Mini VIPs

I love cooking nutritious meals for the children. Seeing their excited faces over a winter pudding, a celebration cake, or a Mexican Monday feast, is priceless.

Julie
Chef
Lee, Mini VIPs

As well as keeping the nursery well-maintained, I drive our Mini VIPs to and from local schools. It’s always great fun hearing about their day.

Lee
Nursery Caretaker
Zoe

I love to see how our children progress, it makes my day seeing their beautiful smiles from across the room.

Zoe
Room Lead
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I am currently working towards my NVQ3 in childcare and really love the babies.

Amy
Key Person
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Kelly-Anne
Key Worker Apprentice (level 3)
Louise

We have a beautiful Busy Bees Room and it’s a privilege to look after our babies. It’s also a lot of fun with a fabulous team.

Louise
Room Lead
Rosie, Mini VIPs

The children are all different characters and can be so funny. I love working with them and the amazing team in the Busy Bees room.

Lucy
Key Person
Nicola, Mini VIPs

It’s the best job. Helping children learn is a privilege and a joy. Their wonder and excitement lift the spirit and is a precious thing to witness.

Nicola
Key Person
Rosie, Mini VIPs

Our happy Mini VIPs give the best cuddles and make me laugh every day. I love seeing and helping their individual personalities shine through.

Rosie
Key person
Sophie

I have started my Level 3 and am enjoying every minute, especially the practical bits with the children.

Sophie
Key Worker Apprentice (Level 3)
Zoe

Having a young daughter and returning to work, I am undertaking my level 3 and am loving it.

Zoe
Key Worker Apprentice (level 3)
Joey, Mini VIPs

I learn something new every day from our little VIPs. We work in a place of pure happiness; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Joey
Room Lead
Abbie, Mini VIPs

Seeing a child’s proud face on achieving a long-awaited goal is the best. Getting covered in paint, glitter and shaving foam is fun too!

Abbie
Key Person
Daisy, Mini VIPs

I love it that no two Mini VIPs are the same. Each little personality brings different ideas and skills to their play, problem-solving and friendships.

Daisy
Key Person
Leigh-Anne, Mini VIPs

Receiving such pure, unconditional love from the Mini VIPs makes me feel like a superhero. I sing, dance, crawl and play, what’s not to love?

Leigh-Anne
Key Person
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I am currently working towards my NVQ3 and I love working with the Pre-school children.

Lacey
Key Person

I love working with younger children, every day is different.

Hannah
Key Person
Abi, Mini VIPs

It’s a pleasure to work in a family-oriented nursery with such delightful groups of children. My passion for childcare stems from being a mum myself.

Abi
Room Lead
Tracy, Mini VIPs

It’s a joy looking after the Mini VIPs, they make me laugh every day. We’re like a big family, it’s the best job ever.

Tracey
Key Person
Abbie, Mini VIPs

Seeing a child’s proud face on achieving a long-awaited goal is the best. Getting covered in paint, glitter and shaving foam is fun too!

Abbie
Key Person
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I am currently working towards my NVQ3 and I love working with the Pre-school children.

Lacey
Key Person
Emma, Mini VIPs

Level 3 practitioner across all the nursery rooms. Going to work is a joy.

Emma
Key Person
Rosie, Mini VIPs

Our happy Mini VIPs give the best cuddles and make me laugh every day. I love seeing and helping their individual personalities shine through.

Rosie
Key person
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