Bearhugs Nursery

Sam has a 1st class degree in Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) and has recently achieved her Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) she is currently working on her Masters degree. Sonia is a former accident and emergency nurse (Queens Medical, Nottingham) and later went on to do a BA (Hons) in design. Sonia has run her own businesses for the last 17 years. Sam runs the childcare side of Bearhugs and Sonia the business side; however they work together closely on most aspects of the business each day.

They make a dynamic team, as they have a shared passion to provide the highest levels of education and care. With endless motivation and enthusiasm they strive to make constant improvements to the settings, employing the best possible staff, and involving parents every step of the way.

Sam and Sonia both believe in implementing innovative new ideas, they practise an open door policy, available to listen to parents, carers and staff as much as possible.