• Meet the Team

    • Elle Hill - Nursery Manager

      Elle is our amazing Nursery Manager at Bluebell Barn. She joined the Bluebell family in September 2013. Elle has a wonderfully calm, professional and bubbly personality that makes her the perfect Nursery Manager.

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    • Abi Bilton - Deputy Manager

      Hi, I'm Abi, and I have worked at Bluebell Barn for almost three years now after completing my Bachelor's degree in 'early childhood studies' where I gained experience and knowledge in the early years sector. Bluebell Barn has been an amazing place for me to practice my skills and continue my professional development through my career progression.

      I am so pleased to have made wonderful relationships with the staff and the lovely parents and families. 

      My favourite part of working with children is helping the new children and their families settle into the setting, watching the children reach their next steps, and providing a safe, fun, and happy place to grow!

      In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, doing yoga and reading. 

    • Harriet Crouch - Group Operations Manager

      Harriet is our fantastic Operations Manager. Harriet has many years of experience working in the Early Years. Harriet joined the Bluebell family as the Nursery Manager of Bluebell Wood and now as the Operations Manager, Harriet oversees the running of all three of our fabulous nurseries. 

    • Kim - Nursery Administrator

      Kim - Nursery Administrator

      Kim is our amazing admin at Bluebell Barn. Kim joined the Bluebell family in 2021 after working at a private fostering agency where she gained lots of knowledge and skills in all things admin. 

    • Carmen Weller – Onboarding  Co-Ordinator

      Carmen is our fabulous onboarding coordinator. Carmen has been working for Bluebell Children’s Nurseries since 2006. Carmen was the Nursery Manager of Bluebell Hill in 2012, where she led the team to achieve an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating. Following her maternity leave, Carmen is now responsible for delivering experience for all new starters. This role works closely with internal staff, managers, and external partners to ensure new employees are supported from pre-employment through to the end of their probation. Carmen is a huge part of Bluebell Nurseries and is a joy to work with. 

    • Lisa - People and Culture lead

      Lisa is our People and Culture Lead. For over 15 years she has been working as an employment lawyer in private practice and/or in a generalist HR advisory role.  Lisa has come full circle by joining the Bluebell family given that she started her working life in childcare.  This means that Lisa really understands our sector and our people.  She has covered all aspects of HR and employment law including recruitment and selection, retention, all areas of people management issues and much more!

  • Testimonials

  • A lovely nursery in a beautiful setting, overlooking fields and animals. First used the nursery from 2011 for my first son and it was the obvious choice to use for my second son. The children take part in a great selection of activities and are looked after by lovely staff. I have found the nursery to be a great headstart to the children's learning and is a brilliant way to prepare for school.