Meet the Team

Before opening our nurseries, I was fortunate to serve in the Armed Forces and was lucky to travel a lot playing rugby and serving on HMS Monmouth. I was medically discharged from the services in 2010 which then led to opening the nurseries the following year after the birth of our first child. Our first nursery setting opened in Carnon Downs and we are proud to have successful nurseries throughout Cornwall.

In my spare time I enjoy renovating and building properties, watching my 2 sons play football, walking the dogs and playing golf.

I’m Hannah, a Development Officer for Daisy Fays nursery. I have worked within childcare for 13 years and thoroughly love the way that working with children, brings so many joys to a normal working day. My role within Daisy Fays Nursery has ranged from bank staff, lead practitioner, operations manager and to my current role as the Companies Development Officer. Luckily for me, I still work closely with the children and enjoy the fun that brings to my role.

My job role entails supporting the nurseries and managers with the day to day running of the settings. I help implement any government or company updates and support the teams with any challenges they face. I am hands on and approachable and I love getting to know the teams, children and their families.

In my spare time I love sea swimming, live music and getting lost in a good book. I have 2 children and we enjoy camping and board games together as a family.

With 30 years of experience in childcare, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of roles including Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Manager, and Primary School Teacher. Childcare has always been my passion, and it continues to inspire and motivate me every day.

At Daisy Fays, I work closely with nurseries and managers, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of settings while encouraging best practice and professional development. I love helping people, building confidence, and supporting teams to achieve their goals.

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me walking my dog by the beach, through the clay trails, or in the woods. Spending time with my family and friends is very important to me, and I make the most of every moment with them.

I began my career in Early Years almost 20 years ago and during that time, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience. I am a passionate advocate for Early Years, so it is now a privilege to be supporting the apprentices at Daisy Fays. When children are supported through high quality care involving exciting learning opportunities, I really believe it will foster a lifelong love for learning that will ensure they reach their true potential.

By supporting the apprentices through their training and early days of their careers, I am able to share my passion and commitment to the children in our care. There is no better job in my opinion, children keep you in the moment and if you listen carefully to them, they have a wisdom that all adults can learn from, and they really know how to have fun!

In my personal life, I enjoy walking my dogs and spending precious time with my family. I have also recently been teaching myself how to crochet which is probably my biggest challenge ever!

My name is Fiona and my key role within Daisy Fays nursery is finance. I have worked here since 2020. My main responsibilities are payroll, invoicing, management accounts, budgets etc and although I have never worked in an early year’s environment before, I enjoy listening to the children learning about various activities and the freedom of enjoying the outside space.

I live on a farm with my retired husband and two dogs. I have two grown up children, two amazing grandsons and a son in law a mother could only wish for. My hobbies include walking, gardening, word games and reading. I used to say cooking but these days I find it a chore & a challenge rather than pleasurable. I am very lucky that on my walks with the dogs I get to say hello to the lovely foals & horses that are near to where I go.

I have worked in the childcare sector since 2005 and have been at Daisy Fays since 2022. I work in the accounts department which covers all aspects of finance and admin duties. I am currently studying for my accounting qualification and love doing something new but in an environment I know well.

When I am not at work or studying, I keep busy with my family. We are very outdoorsy with two horses (Boo & Cassie), walking the pooch (Bear), spending as much time at the beach (why wouldn’t you with so many to choose from on our doorstep!) and tending to our land which includes ponds, grape vines, apple orchards, beehives and, our twins’ favourite thing, camping!

Since finishing schooling at the High School, Truro I have studied for and obtained a range of qualifications including a BA(Hons) Fine Art degree from Winchester School of Art and a PGCE in Early Years from Exeter University. I have held several different posts with some fabulous employers including being a Nanny, working in Preschools, running my own successful business and as a Practice Manager for a children’s Psychiatric Practice as well as being a Personal Account Manager for a High Street Bank.

All of this has led to my current position in the funding team for Daisy Fays, where my main roles are to help parents obtain the correct funding, apply for that funding from Cornwall Council and allocate the funding to their children/s schedules.

As a family we love cooking, eating and having picnics. I like to buy and sell second hand clothes.

I’m an ambitious, dynamic, and creative woman who’s always striving to be the best version of myself. I love embracing new opportunities—just like I did when I lived and studied in Portsmouth for five years. We only live once in this world which is full of opportunities, and I believe in embracing unexpected turns that come my way!

Most of my family works in education, so I’ve grown up surrounded by the joyful chatter and genuine smiles of children (and teachers!). Working at Daisy Fays alongside Jamie and Fay is something I truly take pride in—they’re a daily inspiration to me.

I am also a big fan of the ocean — being in the water feels like home to me. I even used to do synchronised swimming for seven years. I was always the kid who’d spend all day in the water with my little goggles and fins. One of my happiest childhood memories is finding a €50 note while snorkelling—I used it to buy a new bikini, of course!

At Daisy Fays, I’m the “social media girl”. I also look after the website, designs, first-aid trainings and other back-end tasks, and I absolutely love sharing creativity and passion through my work. There’s nothing better than being part of such a kind, inclusive, and supportive team.

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I joined the Daisy Fays office in October 2024, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a passionate, caring, and inspiring team. I hold a Master’s Degree in International Human Resources Management from Kingston University, and in my role, I work closely with the company directors and my main responsibilities include organising candidate interviews and guiding new team members through every stage of the hiring process.

Before stepping into this role, I gained valuable experience over several years in early years education and administration. I worked as a nursery administrator for five years, where I also regularly covered breaks in the rooms—playing with the children, supporting the team, and embracing the joy of those little everyday moments. Prior to that, I worked as a nanny for two years, which gave me hands-on experience to care for young children.

Childhood development and wellbeing have always been close to my heart. I come from a nurturing family environment, and as the eldest sibling, I was often lovingly called a “second mum” by my younger sister—a role I happily embraced and one that shaped much of who I am today.

I’m also a proud mum to a beautiful little girl who is truly my world. She fills my life with joy, laughter, and purpose, and she inspires me every single day. In my free time, I love spending quality moments with her, catching up with friends, and going out to dance forró—a popular and energetic Brazilian partner dance that brings me so much happiness and connection to my roots.

Working at Daisy Fays is more than just a job—it’s a place where I feel truly valued, where my skills are celebrated, and where I get to be part of something meaningful. I’m passionate about creating a positive experience for every new team member who joins us, and I’m proud to contribute to a company that places so much heart into everything it does.

I’m Andrew Hicks and I’m the head chef at Daisy Fays Nurseries. I joined here at Daisy Fays in March 2020 and can honestly say it is the most exciting, rewarding, and satisfying job I have ever done. Every day I’m cooking and delivering healthy, nutritious, tasty fun food, whilst making sure all food allergies, intolerances and choices are met to a high standard. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, swimming, bike riding and rugby.

I’m also a qualified rugby coach at Truro rugby club where my two sons play.