Our Team

"Staff are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about emotional security and the impact it has on children's behaviour"

Ofsted

2019

Our team of carers have been working together for many years, some for over 10 years. We believe it is important for them to grow professionally, up skill and continue to feel inspired within their role. This gives us the cutting edge over our competitors.

Our practitioners are part of our family, they are highly skilled and specialise in babies, toddlers and young children. They are qualified in Childcare Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 & 5 and some have Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT). Our loving and caring approach enables our children to blossom.

Our aim is to provide parents with complete peace of mind, knowing their child is thoroughly looked after in a safe, secure, clean and happy environment. The children are inspired, stimulated, nurtured and above all, loved. The reason our children are so advanced is due to their continual interaction with our staff. We ensure all our little friends are happy and settled as they enjoy busy, fun-filled days learning through play and exploring new, exciting topics.

We have a number of colleagues who are multi-lingual and situated within each nursery we have a board that states their different languages, including their qualifications.

"Staff are extremely skilled in extending children's learning and language to the highest level through skilful questioning"

Ofsted

2019

Alyson Shannon

Owner of Shannon ChildCare, Alyson Shannon, has always had a real love and affinity for children and it was this passion that helped inspire her to open her first nursery in 2006.

Alyson has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of child development, which is the very backbone of Shannon ChildCare. In July 2011 she attained a First Class BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies and following this, in April 2012 she achieved Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). Alyson now works as a Link Tutor, Mentor and on The Advisory Board with Middlesex University, this keeps her well informed of all new childcare ideas and legislation.

Alyson constantly strives to ensure that Shannon ChildCare is ahead of other nurseries and childminders. She personally does all home visits for perspective parents and children who are looking to join Shannon ChildCare. Alyson understands the struggles some parents face when entering childcare for the first time and puts their minds at ease.

In Alyson’s own words “My carers have a ‘sweetness of soul’ and our little friends flourish with the positive, enabling environment we provide. I personally feel creating a ‘home from home’ atmosphere is the best setting for babies, toddlers & pre-school children to develop. Providing security and tender loving care, enables our babies to develop and learn from a stable and nurturing environment.” 

Core Personnel

Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
BA Childhood Studies
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Level 4 Childcare & Education
Safer Recruitment Training
SENCO Training
PTLLS Training

BS Computer Science
MS Information Technology
Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
SENCO Training

BA Health & Social Care
SENCO Training
Safeguarding Officer
Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Safer Recruitment Training
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
PTLLS Training

BA Childhood Studies
EYITT
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Level 3 in Management & Leadership
SENCO Training

BS Computer Science
MS Information Technology
Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
SENCO Training

Level 3 Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety

Level 2 Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety 

BA Primary & Preschool Education
NVQ 3 Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
SENCO Training

Currently working towards a Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety 

Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training