Meet The Apple Trees Staff

Senior Leadership

Alisa Smith

Nursery Owner and Manager

– Designated Safeguarding Lead

– Special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator

– Paediatric and Workplace First Aider

About Alisa

Alisa began her Early Years career as an apprentice in her hometown, Evesham. Alisa went on to study at the University College Birmingham, graduating with a First Class degree in Childhood Studies. Alisa went on to work throughout the West Midlands at various nurseries gaining experience within the sector. In late 2021, Alisa and husband, Kyle, decided that they would open their own setting in August 2022.

Kyle Smith

Nursery Owner and Operations Director

– Paediatric and Workplace First Aider

– Fire Marshall

– Health and Safety Officer

About Kyle

Kyle started his career in the technology industry, creating and building a brand selling products to customers in the gaming industry; he ventured into the hospitality business, owning a successful takeaway for four years until early 2022 when Kyle and Alisa decided to open their own nursery.

At Apple Trees, Kyle is office based and manages ‘behind the scenes’, including operations of the nursery, such as recruitment, finance, HR and payroll.