Meet The Apple Trees Staff
Senior Leadership
Alisa Smith
Nursery Owner and Senior Manager
Taking Maternity Leave in January 2024
Maddi
Junior Nursery Manager
– Designated Safeguarding Lead
– Paediatric and Workplace First Aider
– Special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator
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.
Willow and Maple Room (0-2)
Emma
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Paediatric First Aider
Kayleigh
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Paediatric First Aider
Chestnut (2 Year Olds)
Paige
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 and QTS
Paediatric First Aider
Natalie
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Paediatric First Aider
Apple Trees (3+ Year OLd)
Hollie
Room Lead and Third in Charge – Level 3
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aider
Hannah
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Paediatric First Aider
Support Staff
Andreea
Level 2 Apprentice
Paediatric First Aider
