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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Just come and see the place.
We know you'll be impressed.