Boston
Children's Nursery
Boston
Children's Nursery
Boston
Children's Nursery
Boston
Children's Nursery
Boston
Children's Nursery
Boston
Children's Nursery
Our nursery on Woodville Road in Boston is situated in a residential area close to Staniland Primary School and not far from the town centre and the A52 Sleaford Road. The nursery opened in 2004 in a large, modern family home but doubled in size in 2015 when we purchased the house next door and linked the two properties to create a light, airy and modern Preschool Room, providing 40 additional places.
Upstairs, two well-equipped playrooms are dedicated to younger children; the Baby Room offers a quiet and comforting space for babies, while soon-to-transition toddlers can use a more spacious room with a baby gym. A separate bedroom with full-sized cots allows restful sleep according to each child’s own routines and sleep patterns.
Downstairs, the Toddler Room has space for 16 two to three-year-olds, which includes an arts-and-crafts area, a role-play area and a toddler gym with stairs and a slide.
At around three years old, the children move to our Preschool Room, where there are even more opportunities for outdoor play and learning. We encourage the children to explore their environment, use their senses and be physically active and exuberant both indoors and outside.
As well as giving us more room indoors, the extension has provided more outdoor space too: the gardens have doubled in size, so all the children have the opportunity to explore, play and learn in the natural environment.
All children have the opportunity to be part of the wider community, going for walks around the local area, visiting the park and using amenities such as the library, railway station and shops. We pride ourselves on being part of the community and plan fundraising activities throughout the year for local and national charities.
We are great advocates for healthy eating at Mon Ami and have a dedicated cook, Tatjana, who prepares freshly cooked and nutritious meals for the children, sourcing fresh, local or home-grown produce where possible. Our nursery has a five-star food hygiene rating from Boston Borough Council.
Our Nursery Manager at Boston is Courtney Baird. Courtney has been with Mon Ami for many years, initially starting out as a student on placement here. Courtney is Level 3 qualified and very experienced in offering a high-quality environment for children to play and learn in. She has also completed a Level 3 qualification in Management and has specialist training in supporting children with additional needs. Courtney is highly passionate about all aspects of children's development and consistently finds new and unique approaches to enhance the learning experiences of the children in our care.
Wendy Barlow supports Courtney as our Deputy Manager and is a long-standing, established member of the Mon Ami team, having joined us over twenty years ago! Wendy is a friendly and enthusiastic member of our team, working closely with Courtney to explore new ways to support and promote each child's unique developmental journey.
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Meet the Team
Early Years Professional Status
Kristina is our Senior Nursery Manager, managing Mon Ami Boston but also overseeing all three of our settings. She will certainly be a familiar face to many of you!
Kristina has been with Mon Ami since our establishment in 2002, coordinating and supporting all the settings, ensuring they are functioning to the highest standards possible and, ultimately, ensuring that children have access to the best possible opportunities for learning, development and growth.
Kristina comes from a nursing background and holds a Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) degree with a children's nursing specialisation. She holds Early Years Professional Status and is Mon Ami’s senior SENCo and Safeguarding Lead, supporting all other SENCos across our nurseries.
Over the years, Kristina has picked up numerous awards including being Highly Commended in the Early Years Professional Award at the Nursery World Awards and winning Operations/Regional Manager of the Year at the NMT National Nursery Awards.
Kristina is hugely dedicated to Mon Ami and goes over and above to ensure exceptional outcomes for all the children across our nurseries.
Level 3 Qualified
Hi, I’m Wendy and I have worked for Mon Ami for 20 years now! I am the Deputy Manager at Mon Ami Boston. I studied in Nottingham for 3 years to gain my NNEB in Childcare. I then moved from Nottingham to the Spalding area, got married and had my two fantastic children!
I loved being a mum and watching them grow into the strong adults they are today. My daughter and son are the reason I became a Practitioner at Mon Ami as I wanted them both to realise that you have to work hard in life to get what you want. I became a single parent when my daughter was 3 and my son was 6 months old, so to me, it was important to go back to work for them, and I’m so glad I did as it has inspired them both to work hard. My daughter is a history teacher and my son starts his police training soon. Seeing the impact I have had on my children made me want to have an impact on other children!
I really enjoy seeing the children grow into their own personalities - it's the best feeling ever! In our Baby Room, where I am based, we enjoy getting messy in lots of different ways and sharing stories together. That one-to-one time is what I find really brings their personality out.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family as they mean the world to me. I also love reading, walking, gardening and West End shows. I also have a dog called Rosie, so we enjoy long walks on the beach and in the woods throwing the ball for her to catch! She also loves to find the muddiest puddles to lay in!
Level 3 Qualified
Hi, my name is Nikki! I started working for Mon Ami back in 2004 when I was 17 years old. I am Level 3 qualified and have completed many different additional courses over the years, including various Safeguarding courses, Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 qualification in SEN.
When I was younger, I always said I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up and loved playing schools with my siblings. As I got older, I decided my real passion was working in Early Years.
I have worked with all age groups over the years but have spent most of my time with the 2-3 year olds in the Toddler Room, where I’m currently working. This is the age I love working with as they grow and learn so much. Watching them develop their communication, interaction and social skills as well as seeing them become independent and develop their own individual personalities is so rewarding. I have supported many children with SEN and find this to be another part of my job that is very rewarding, providing them with the best possible start to their early education and watching them grow and develop to the best of their abilities.
At home, I have two daughters who both started their Early Years journey at Mon Ami. They both loved their time at the nursery! My youngest, who is now 9, still has many friendships with children who all attended Mon Ami together. My spare time is mostly spent with family and being the taxi for the girls, taking them to their gymnastics sessions and competitions.
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Level 3 Qualified
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Level 3 Qualified
Hi, I’m Megan and I work in our Preschool Room, although some of you might recognise my face from the Baby Room as I used to be in there, too! I have worked in childcare for the past 8 years and I hold a Level 3 qualification.
I decided to start my childcare career through an apprenticeship. I realised I wanted to do childcare when my little sister entered the world 11 years ago - watching her grow and taking care of her has been amazing! This sparked an interest and I’m so glad it did!
I absolutely adore my job - watching the children grow and develop skills and abilities is amazing and I love to get messy with the children. During my apprenticeship, one of my tutors told me, "If you don’t go home covered in the day's activities (paint, glitter, the list goes on) then you haven’t done your day right!" and this has definitely stuck with me!
During my home life, I spend my time with my golden retriever, Elton! We absolutely love going for muddy walks and especially the beach. We love the Norfolk coast so spend a lot of time there at the weekends, finding new places to explore!
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Level 3 Qualified
Hi, I'm Claire. I joined the Mon Ami family at the beginning of 2023 and work in the Preschool Room. I qualified in 2013 with a Level 3 in Early Education and Childcare! I lived up in Scotland (my adoptive home) until 2015 when my husband was posted down to RAF Coningsby.
I absolutely love working with children as no matter what, they always bring a smile to my face with something they say or do. I love listening to them chatting and interacting with their friends, forming those really important bonds with one another. I also love it when I set up an activity thinking the children will take it in one direction, but finding that they take it in a direction I hadn't thought of!
I love doing messy play with the children and always seem to end up with more paint on me than the children! I don't have children of my own but I love spending time with my four nephews and niece, and my honorary two nephews and niece.
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Level 3 Qualified
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Level 4 Qualified
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Level 2 Qualified
Hi, I'm Katie! I joined Mon Ami back in 2019 as an Apprentice and have now gained my Level 2 Childcare qualification.
I've always known since primary school age that I wanted to work with children. I have three younger siblings with the smallest age gap being 9 years and the biggest age gap being 13 years! Helping to raise my siblings was what set my mind on being a Nursery Practitioner. I have really enjoyed watching them grow and helping them to learn new skills. I'm a big family person and enjoy spending time with my Mum and Nan. I often travel to Lincoln to spend time with my Grandad, too.
Mon Ami has always felt like a second home. I started my Apprenticeship in the Preschool Room, studied hard through the first lockdown and qualified in the second lockdown. Although I have worked in all rooms in the nursery, I am often in the Baby Room.
I love coming up with different activities to support the children's needs and development. Watching them learn and develop is really rewarding for me. I have recently moved into my own place and have always tried my best to be as independent as possible. Back at my family home, we have four adorable cats and I love helping my mum and stepdad with the chickens!
Level 3 Qualified
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Level 2 Qualified
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Level 2 Qualified
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Studying towards Level 3
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
Level 3 Qualified
If you would like to know more about our team at Boston then please contact us to arrange a visit.
