At Keystone Nurseries, we believe outstanding childcare starts with outstanding people. Our experienced and caring team is dedicated to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child can learn, play and thrive.
Across our six nurseries in Plymouth, our practitioners, room leaders and managers work together to provide high-quality early years education for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Every member of our team is committed to helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Our team is made up of dedicated caring early years professionals who are committed to what they do. Each member of the team holds relevant childcare qualifications and undertakes ongoing training to keep their knowledge up to date and promote best practice.
All our Early Years Educators have up to date Paediatric First Aid training and safeguarding training in line the EYFS Statutory requirements putting the safety of all children first.
At Keystone Nurseries, we believe that when staff feel supported and valued, they are inspired to offer the very best to the children with our care. We focus on building trusting relationships with each child helping them to feel safe, confident and excited about learning.
At the same time, we place great importance on strong, open communications with our parents and carers. This promotes a collaborative approach to work in partnership with parents to support each child’s individual needs and development.
All our staff are DBS checked subject to our robust safer recruitment procedures giving all families added peace of mind that their children are in a safe and secure environment.
Working at Head Office
With professional qualifications in both Human Resources and Accountancy, Tracy combines strong people management expertise with sound financial and commercial experience. Her qualifications include level 3 CIPD and level 3 AAT. She has worked with Keystone for 27 years.
Working at Head Office
Lucy is our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Manager with a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies and is working towards Early Years Teacher Status. She is our Designated Safeguarding Lead, is Paediatric First Aid trained and has over 17 years experience in the industry.
Working at Little Stars Nursery
Sophie is Manager at Little Stars Nursery. She has a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Childcare and is currently training towards the Level 3 SENCO award. Sophie is also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and is trained in Paediatric First Aid.
Working at Little Rainbows Nursery
Along with being Little Rainbows Nursery Manager, Evie holds a BA Hons degree in Education and is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and trained in Paediatric First Aid.
Working at Four Woods Nursery
Kimberley is our Manager at Four Woods Nursery. She has a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Childcare, is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Paediatric First Aid Trained.
Working at Nomony Nursery
At Nomony, Rachel is our Nursery Manager. She holds a BA Hons in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards Level 7. Rachel is also a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Paediatric First Aid Trained.
Working at Playbox Nursery
Our Playbox Nursery Manager is Natalie and has a Level 5 Qualification in Early Years Childcare. Natalie is Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Paediatric First Aid Trained.
Little Squirrels Manager is Lucy. She holds a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies and is working towards Early Years Teacher Status. She is our Designated Safeguarding Lead, is Paediatric First Aid trained.
Working at SENCO
Sian works across all Keystone Nurseries as our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator. Along with being SENDCO trained, she is a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner and is also trained in Paediatric First Aid.
Working at Head Office
Rachel holds the Managing Safely certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and a Fire Safety Certificate from the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Rachel is our Health and Safety officer.
Families choose Keystone Nurseries because they know their children are cared for by experienced professionals who genuinely love what they do. We work closely with parents to create a positive partnership that supports every stage of a child's development, from their first day at nursery through to starting school.
Whether your child is joining one of our baby rooms, toddler rooms or preschool settings, our friendly team is here to provide the care, encouragement and learning opportunities they need to flourish.
We'd love to welcome you to one of our nurseries. Book a visit to meet our team, explore our learning environments and discover why so many families across Plymouth choose Keystone Nurseries.
We welcome children and families to our nurseries from a wide variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities, including those with special educational needs.
Our experience working in close partnership with parents and carers ensures we can offer dedicated support to families who may be experiencing difficulties.
Keystone takes your privacy very seriously. We will only ever use your personal information to support your child’s learning and development during their time at our nurseries.
We have a fundamental duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of every child. Our team maintains a vigilant approach, building a culture of safety through every aspect of our practice. If we have any concerns, our first step is to discuss them with parents/carers, unless we believe the child could be at further risk of harm.
Our Safeguarding policy is fully aligned with the guidance and procedures of our local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership. The policy is available for download on our About Us page, is posted in each of our nurseries, and you can request a copy at any time.
Laura Mulheron
"George loves playing with the dressing up and Florence loves talking about the staff specially Shannon. Florence aways says 'I am going to say good morning Shannon' ".
Sophie Brown
"My little one loves coming to nursery and doing lots of fun activities in the preschool room".
Amy Shepherd (Facebook Review)
“Thank you for everything you have all done with our little Finley, he has flourished since being with you and he loves you all so much”.
Jess Spratley (Facebook Review)
“Greyson’s excited to come back, I couldn’t tell you how many times he’s asked if he’s going nursery!”.
Lauren mum to Tobi
“Big thank you to Lucy, whose leadership creates such a supportive and nurturing environment — you are just as incredible”.
Lauren Bamford
“The best nursery around- the girls always go above and beyond!! Couldn’t recommend them enough!”
Amber Richards
“So glad I found Little Stars Nursery when I moved Milo absolutely loves nurserynow and so does Mila. Sophie and the rest of the team are amazing”.
Courtney Pullinger
"The team is always so friendly and welcoming, and the way you all look after the girls means so much to us. They are treated with such care, kindness, and patience. It’s no surprise that they absolutely love going to nursery and often wish they could come even more days!"
Courtney Pullinger
“The Famly app is another brilliant part of our experience. The regular updates throughout the day give me such reassurance, and it’s lovely to see what the girls are doing and how happy they are”.
Four Woods Mum
"I couldn't wish for a better first nursery for our little girl".
Mum to Delilah
"Delilah absolutely loves spending time at Four Woods and comes home beaming after her sessions there. I particularly love all the Arts and Crafts that the preschool does, along with the photos and videos they upload daily on the Famly app".
Mum to Lottie-Mae
"I am really happy with Four Woods preschool. Lottie-Mae was very shy and anxious about going: They have brought her out of her shell and she now has so much confidence and is learning so much! Thank you".
Rebecca Corber
"My Son attends Playbox full time and always comes home full of stories about what an exciting day he has had. I have found the staff to always be polite, positive and extremely caring of my son’s needs. He has truly thrived since he has started and this is due to your fabulous employees!"
Amy Discombe
"Sadie absolutely loves Playbox and looks forward to going every day. Her confidence has come on so much in the last 2 years and it is clear that so much care and dedication goes into making it a wonderful start to her journey!"
Katy
"The staff are absolutely incredible with the children. There is such a genuine warmth and care in the way you look after them that it feels less like leaving your child at a preschool, and more like leaving them with family. That level of trust and comfort means the world to us as parents".
Donna Wadge
“Best nursery and bestteachers”.
Hayley Seabourne
“We will never forget what youhave done for us as a family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts”.
Anon
“Amazing report. Well-done everyone.
I know my little one loves coming to nursery everyday. You all make that possible! Thank you”.
Lauren, Mum to Tobi
"Thankyou all for everything you do, day in and day out. I hope this reflects just how special you all are, because from a parent’s perspective, you are outstanding. With heartfelt thanks".
Kirsty Holman
“Spencer can’t wait to come back”.
Kareena Warden
“Happy new year. Karma cannot wait to be back at nursery”.
Amy Shepherd
“Thank you for everything youhave all done with our little Finley, he has flourished since being with youand he loves you all so much”.
Jess Spratley
“Greyson’s excited to comeback, I couldn’t tell you how many times he’s asked if he’s going nursery!”.
Denise Lazarus
"Jaxson enjoys playing and meeting new friends. He likes his teachers helping to learn how to take risks safely, like climbing the climbing wall in the garden".
Joanne Turner
"Piper is very happy to be in the toddler room where she can run around be independent and seek out new challenges".
Joanne Turner
"Lincoln enjoys his timein the preschool room where he explores the tuff trays and loves playing in thegarden with his friends and teachers".
Emma Feeney
"Esmae always comes home with a new song she has learnt at nursery during circle time. This is her favourite part of the day".
Joanna Ford
“You are all wonderful, thanks for taking such good care of my babes over the last 5 years”.
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