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Deputy Manager & Room Leader · Baby Room Level 3 QualifiedJoined Clever Cloggs as an apprentice shortly after the nursery opened in 2008, and has worked in the baby room for most of that time.
An experienced, loving team who've been with us — collectively — for over 97 years. Familiar faces, trusted hands, and a genuine commitment to every child in our care.
Meet the Team ↓
Someone who supports your child's development and emotional well-being — a familiar, trusted presence from their very first day with us.
Your child's key person is an important role model — someone they can relate to and rely on. Children thrive when their needs are met by special people they know, trust, and respect.
A key person who's attentive and knows your child well allows them to concentrate, play freely, and learn more effectively. We believe a strong key worker relationship enhances a child's personal, social, and emotional development — making every other aspect of learning easier.
Your child's key person becomes their secure base. They quietly observe how your child learns through play, notice what interests them, and find ways to extend that learning. They celebrate every achievement — and gently flag anything that might need extra support.
Unless otherwise indicated, all staff are fully qualified to Level 3 in Childcare and Education as a minimum.
"My aim was to create a nursery with a home-from-home feel — for all children, parents, and staff to feel part of a family."
Chloe established Clever Cloggs Nursery in Welling in 2007, after a career spanning more than thirty years across schools, special educational settings, and day nurseries — including a chain of nurseries.
She has always believed in the importance of positive role models and continuously encourages the team to develop professionally — so every child reaches their full potential. Since opening, three members of staff have achieved an Honours Degree in Education, and one has studied at The Tavistock Institute to achieve a Masters.
"Every day is different — and watching the children grow and gain confidence is what makes this the best job in the world."
Katy has been part of the Clever Cloggs family since 2010 — over fifteen years of dedication, warmth, and steady leadership. She has worked across all age groups within the nursery and brings experience from residential settings as well.
As Assistant Manager she supports Chloe across every aspect of the nursery — from staff development to day-to-day operations — and is a familiar, trusted face for parents and children alike.
Get to know the experienced, dedicated practitioners who'll be caring for your child — organised by the room they're based in.
Joined Clever Cloggs as an apprentice shortly after the nursery opened in 2008, and has worked in the baby room for most of that time.
Mary's child once attended Clever Cloggs — then she joined the team. She has experience in a variety of settings, including 1:1 work with children with additional needs.
Joined as an apprentice and has worked across all rooms, now firmly settled in the baby room.
Joined the team in 2019 and has been a dedicated member of the baby room ever since.
Has worked across all rooms during her time at Clever Cloggs, with specific experience supporting children with severe allergies.
First joined the team during work experience in 2020 and has been a permanent part of the team since 2023.
Joined in 2025 as an apprentice and is currently working towards her Level 3 in Childcare.
Joined as an apprentice in 2021 and has worked across all rooms — now leading our pre-school team as they prepare for school.
Joined as an apprentice in 2021 and has worked across all rooms — now based in pre-school.
Joined in 2024 and is currently working towards her Level 3 in Childcare.
The newest face on the team — joined as an apprentice in summer 2025 and quickly settled into pre-school.
Originally joined the nursery in 2014 and left in 2021 to gain further experience in SEND. Returned in summer 2026 as our Lead SENCO — bringing specialist expertise to support every child's individual needs.
One of our longest-serving team members — joined in 2006. Works both within the rooms and from home, supporting staff and children alike.
Joined as an apprentice in 2013 and now works as bank staff — a friendly, familiar face whenever extra cover is needed.
Joined as an apprentice in 2015, left in 2019 to pursue a nannying career, and has since returned as bank staff to support the team.
With 20+ years across nurseries, crèches, and nannying, Bryony has been with us since opening — and continues to provide reliable, experienced bank-staff cover.
We genuinely value the partnership between parents, carers, and the nursery — and we work hard to strengthen and build on it. Our open-door policy and two-way communication are at the heart of how we work.
Chloe has noticed how family demographics have changed over the years — many families now live far from extended family. To strengthen that family feel we're known for, we created Friends of Clever Cloggs meetings.
These regular, informal meetups give parents and carers the chance to meet other families, share information, and form real friendships. It's one of the things that makes us feel different from the big franchises and nursery chains.
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