Meet Our Dedicated Team

At Dunnikierpark Nursery & Playgroup, our team is the heart of our commitment to providing exceptional care and education. Get to know the passionate individuals who make our nursery a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child.

Skills and Experience

Our team at Dunnikier Park Nursery & Playgroup is at the heart of everything we do. We are a nurturing, welcoming, and passionate group of early years professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and education. Each member of our staff is skilled, knowledgeable, and committed to creating a safe, stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported. We take pride in building strong, trusting relationships with children and families, and in continuously developing our practice to ensure the best outcomes for all.

"Our daughter loves playgroup! The staff are all amazing with her and give her lots of support as she explores and learns. We have seen a big improvement in our daughter’s language skills since starting at playgroup. She’s chatting and singing all the time!

The staff are very approachable, kind and caring. It’s a lovely setting for the children to explore and develop!

Thank you for all that you all do, it’s very much appreciated"

Happy Parent

Our Managment Team 

At the heart of our setting is a passionate and experienced management team dedicated to providing the best care and learning experiences for children.

Miss Jasmine McKinney our manager, brings over five years of experience working with children across a range of early years settings. She is currently completing her BA (Hons) in Childhood Practice, further developing her skills and knowledge to support high-quality early learning and childcare. Jasmine’s commitment to creating nurturing, child-centred environments is at the core of everything we do.

Mrs Jenna O’Neill our Lead Practitioner, holds a degree in Social Work and has over 10 years experince working in child protection along with 4 years of experience working in child care. Her background gives her a strong understanding of child development, wellbeing, and family support. Jenna is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive spaces where every child can thrive.

 

Our Dedicated team

 

Our nursery is proud to have a team of dedicated, qualified, and highly experienced practitioners who always put children first. Miss Nikiperowicz, Mrs Whiteford, Mrs Spears, Mrs Livingston, Mrs Smart, Mrs Hennessy and Miss Stuart work together to create a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

Their combined experience and passion for early years education ensure that each child receives the highest standard of care and support. With a child-centred approach at the heart of everything they do, our team is committed to nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and celebrating every child’s unique strengths.

Our Committee 

Our nursery is supported by a dedicated parent-led Committee who work closely with the management team to help run and develop our playgroup/nursery. The Committee is made up of volunteer parents who give their time to support the smooth running of the setting, fundraising, community events, and ongoing improvements.

Our current Committee members are:
Chairperson: Ellis Mitchell
Treasurer: Olivia Turnbull
Secretary: Stephanie Page

We are extremely grateful for the support and commitment of our Committee, whose work helps ensure our nursery continues to grow and provide the best possible experience for our children and families. If you would like to be invloved, please contact us. 

Chairperson      Treasurer     Secretary