About us
Our Story
Orchardgrove was founded in 2006 by ex-lawyers Chris and Pam. Having just had a newborn son, they wanted to create a nursery in Paisley that would foster love, care and education for children.
Now, 19 years later, this mission remains exactly the same.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Beth McConnell
Rhianna Dudding
Kelly Walne
Nursery Manager
Joanne Watson
0-3's Room Leader
Qualifications
· BTEC National Diploma
in Childhood Studies
· Management Level 4
Award
· Bachelor of Arts in
Childhood Practice
· First Aid Qualified
· Child Protection – Lead
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Kelly and I joined the Orchardgrove Staff Team in February 2011 as Nursery Manager.
Within my role as Head of Service I lead the team in delivering the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
I enjoy watching the interactions between staff and children and knowing we work tirelessly to be an extension of family life in creating a home from home nurturing environment.
My hobbies and interests
Spending quality time with loved ones, interior design projects, gardening and reading.
Qualifications
· National Certificate
and Higher National
· Certificate in Childcare
and Education
· Management Level 4
· First Aid Qualified
· 0-3’s Child Protection
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Joanne and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in July 2006.
My role is Room Leader with our under 3’s and what I really enjoy about my job is caring and supporting each child within my care, watching them grow and thrive individually.
My hobbies and interests
Socialising with friends and family, swimming and walking.
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2011
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Pauline Turner
Nursery Cook
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2018
Qualifications/Training
· Level 2 Food Hygiene
and Safety Certificate
· Cook for 30+ years
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Pauline and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in June 2018.
My role is Nursery Cook and what I really enjoy about my job is making sure everyone has a full tummy! I also enjoy interacting with the children and getting to know them at lunch times.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends. I love helping people my family and friends with DIY projects and spending time with my grandchildren.
Susan McNulty
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Susan and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2006.
My role is Senior Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is caring for the children and seeing them develop their individual personalities as they grow.
My hobbies and interests
Going to theatre shows, going for lunch with friends, reading and going for walks.
Jennifer Maule
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2012
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
· Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2012.
My role is Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is building bonds with children.
I love seeing their happy little faces and watching their personalities shining through as they become more confident at nursery!
My hobbies and interests
Being a mum! Going on adventures and visiting different places with my daughter.
Melissa McLaughlin
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2015
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Melissa and I joined Orchardgrove in June 2015.
My role is Early Years Practitioner and what I enjoy most about my job is building relationships with the children and seeing them become confident little learners enjoying their nursery experiences!
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my daughter, family and friends!
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2016
0-5's Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Beth and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in October 2016.
My role is an Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is getting to know the children that are in my care and getting to build good relationships and bonds with the children.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends!
0-5's Trainee Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2024
Qualifications
· Modern
Apprenticeship in
Social Services
(Children & Young
People).
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Rhianna and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in September 2024 through L&G Training Centre.
As a trainee, my role is to learn all there is to know about working with children which will help me gain my qualification. On a daily basis I support practitioners with daily routines.
I really enjoy learning from everyone at Orchardgrove
My hobbies and interests
Socialising with friends, listening to music and shopping.
Arianne Hair
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2019
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification in Social
Services Children and
Young People.
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Arianne and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in January 2019.
My role is an Early Years Officer and what I really enjoy about my job is working with all the children, watching their individual personalities grow.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends.
Sandra Brown
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Qualifications
· National Certificate
and Higher National
Certificate in Childcare
and Education
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Sandra and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2006.
My role is early years officer and what I really enjoy about my job is working with the children, seeing them grow, learn and develop. I love the little conversations we have about their experiences and the world around them.
My hobbies and interests
I enjoy swimming and walking. I also enjoy socialising with friends and going to the cinema and restaurants.
Kim Kelly
3-5's Room Leader
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2019
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 3 in
Childcare Learning and
Development
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 4 in
Social Services of
Children and Young
People.
· First Aid Qualified
· 3-5’s Child Protection
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Kim and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in December 2019.
My role is Playroom Leader in the 3-5 room and what I really enjoy about my job is working with the children, teaching them new skills, encouraging their curiosity to learn and being part of that experience.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my daughter, friends and going on holidays.
Ellie Anselm
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2022
Qualification
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Children
and Young People
(Level 7)
A little bit more about me
Hello, my name is Ellie and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in April 2022.
What I enjoy about my role as an Early Years Officer is being a part of each child’s journey, helping them learn new things and watching them grow.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my friends and family.
Kelly Walne
Nursery Manager
Qualifications
· BTEC National Diploma
in Childhood Studies
· Management Level 4
Award
· Bachelor of Arts in
Childhood Practice
· First Aid Qualified
· Child Protection – Lead
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Kelly and I joined the Orchardgrove Staff Team in February 2011 as Nursery Manager.
Within my role as Head of Service I lead the team in delivering the best possible outcomes for children and their families.
I enjoy watching the interactions between staff and children and knowing we work tirelessly to be an extension of family life in creating a home from home nurturing environment.
My hobbies and interests
Spending quality time with loved ones, interior design projects, gardening and reading.
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2011
Joanne Watson
0-3's Room Leader
Qualifications
· National Certificate
and Higher National
· Certificate in Childcare
and Education
· Management Level 4
· First Aid Qualified
· 0-3’s Child Protection
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Joanne and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in July 2006.
My role is Room Leader with our under 3’s and what I really enjoy about my job is caring and supporting each child within my care, watching them grow and thrive individually.
My hobbies and interests
Socialising with friends and family, swimming and walking.
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Pauline Turner
Nursery Cook
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2018
Qualifications/Training
· Level 2 Food Hygiene
and Safety Certificate
· Cook for 30+ years
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Pauline and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in June 2018.
My role is Nursery Cook and what I really enjoy about my job is making sure everyone has a full tummy! I also enjoy interacting with the children and getting to know them at lunch times.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends. I love helping people my family and friends with DIY projects and spending time with my grandchildren.
Susan McNulty
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Susan and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2006.
My role is Senior Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is caring for the children and seeing them develop their individual personalities as they grow.
My hobbies and interests
Going to theatre shows, going for lunch with friends, reading and going for walks.
Jennifer Maule
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2012
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
· Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2012.
My role is Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is building bonds with children.
I love seeing their happy little faces and watching their personalities shining through as they become more confident at nursery!
My hobbies and interests
Being a mum! Going on adventures and visiting different places with my daughter.
Melissa McLaughlin
0-3's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2015
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Melissa and I joined Orchardgrove in June 2015.
My role is Early Years Practitioner and what I enjoy most about my job is building relationships with the children and seeing them become confident little learners enjoying their nursery experiences!
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my daughter, family and friends!
Beth McConnell
0-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2016
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 2
and 3 in Early Years
Care and Education.
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Beth and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in October 2016.
My role is an Early Years Practitioner and what I really enjoy about my job is getting to know the children that are in my care and getting to build good relationships and bonds with the children.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends!
Rhianna Dudding
0-5's Trainee Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2024
Qualifications
· Modern
Apprenticeship in
Social Services
(Children & Young
People).
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Rhianna and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in September 2024 through L&G Training Centre.
As a trainee, my role is to learn all there is to know about working with children which will help me gain my qualification. On a daily basis I support practitioners with daily routines.
I really enjoy learning from everyone at Orchardgrove
My hobbies and interests
Socialising with friends, listening to music and shopping.
Arianne Hair
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2019
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification in Social
Services Children and
Young People.
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Arianne and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in January 2019.
My role is an Early Years Officer and what I really enjoy about my job is working with all the children, watching their individual personalities grow.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my family and friends.
Sandra Brown
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2006
Qualifications
· National Certificate
and Higher National
Certificate in Childcare
and Education
· First Aid Qualified
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Sandra and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in August 2006.
My role is early years officer and what I really enjoy about my job is working with the children, seeing them grow, learn and develop. I love the little conversations we have about their experiences and the world around them.
My hobbies and interests
I enjoy swimming and walking. I also enjoy socialising with friends and going to the cinema and restaurants.
Kim Kelly
3-5's Room Leader
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2019
Qualifications
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 3 in
Childcare Learning and
Development
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Level 4 in
Social Services of
Children and Young
People.
· First Aid Qualified
· 3-5’s Child Protection
Co-ordinator
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Kim and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in December 2019.
My role is Playroom Leader in the 3-5 room and what I really enjoy about my job is working with the children, teaching them new skills, encouraging their curiosity to learn and being part of that experience.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my daughter, friends and going on holidays.
Ellie Anselm
3-5's Early Years Practitioner
Part of the Orchardgrove family since 2022
Qualification
· Scottish Vocational
Qualification Children
and Young People
(Level 7)
A little bit more about me
Hello, my name is Ellie and I joined Orchardgrove Nursery in April 2022.
What I enjoy about my role as an Early Years Officer is being a part of each child’s journey, helping them learn new things and watching them grow.
My hobbies and interests
Spending time with my friends and family.
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We know you'll be impressed.