Our Nursery in Bolton
Early Years Team
At Hocus Pocus Nursery our practitioners are selected based on both qualifications and experience. This enables us to give your child the individual care that you would expect of a “Good” provision.
Hocus Pocus Nursery offers its staff ongoing training, enabling us to better support children in our care
All staff hold paediatric first aid certificate along with a level 2 Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
Staff Testimonials
Nursery Directors
"All three of my children attended Hocus Pocus, and my eldest is now showing an interest in working with children".
Ian - Nursery Director and Handyman
"I love that lots of our staff have been with us for many years, and that we have helped many families. It is amazing that some of our first children are now apprentices and some are even bringing their own children to us".
Mia - Nursery DIrector and Artist
Nursery Management
"I have worked at Hocus Pocus Nursery for eighteen years and it feels lovely to be part of a big family. Both my children attended Hocus Pocus. Nursery has supported me over the years in developing my further education and gaining my Masters Degree".
Vicki - Nursery Manager
Masters in Early Childhood Studies
Jackie - Deputy Manager
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies
"I keep the financial side of Hocus Pocus ticking over, and apparently make a good brew".
Ian - Accounts Manager 2019
Senior Nursery Educators
Cheryl - Duty Officer
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies
“I have worked here for 18 years and cannot imagine working anywhere else. Management has supported me in my professional journey from Nursery Practitioner through to my role as Duty Officer, which is my current role at Hocus Pocus.”
Emma D - Duty Officer
NVQ 3
Nursery Educators
"I have been apart of the Hocus Pocus family for almost twenty years and everyday has been enjoyable. The Hocus Pocus team are really like a family and they have supported me through some of my hardest personal times".
Carrie - 20 years
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies Studies
"I find working with children a lovely and rewarding experience, and enjoy nothing more knowing a child feels happy and safe in my care".
Tamsyn - 14 years
Two year old co-ordinator - NVQ 3
"I enjoy seeing the children in my care growing in confidence, develop their own personalities, become more independent and reach their full potential".
Nabeela - 7 years
Nursery Educator - NVQ 3
"I have worked at Hocus Pocus for over forteen years and enjoy working alongside a supportive team. I also enjoy giving all children the best start on their learning journey".
Sam J
Nursery Educator NVQ 3
"Hocus Pocus has an amazing, spacious garden, fantastic playground, builders yard, and beautiful mud kitchen. I love working at Hocus Pocus as management are always supportive".
Justyna - 5 years
Nursery Educator NVQ 3
"I like working in Hocus Pocus as we work as a team really well. Everyone is very supportive to one and another, and kind and considerate".
Aamina
Nursery Educator NVQ 3
Megan is currently enjoying maternity leave, and will be back with us soon.
Megan
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies
Katie is currently enjoying maternity leave with her second child, and we look forward to her return in September
Katie
Nursery Educator NVQ 3
"Hocus Pocus is one big happy family, everyone supports one another and work well as a team, creating a lovely environment for the children"
Kath
Nursery Educator - NVQ 2
"I became part of the Hocus Pocus family in 2022. I love developing children's knowledge and watching them grow".
Harry
Nursery Educator NVQ 2
"I have worked at Hocus Pocus for twelve years and it feels like a home from home. I have recently took up a new role within the setting and I am learning from the children".
Sophie
SEN Support NVQ 3
“I enjoy working for Hocus Pocus, as we are a great team delivering the best care for each child.”
Sam
SEN Support Practitioner WTL 3
"I came here as a child and enjoyed it. I like working here as everyone gets along like family".
Ellie
Apprentice - attended Hocus Pocus Nursery
"It is a privilege working in such a friendly environment. I used to come here as a child and loved it. We all work in a team it's like one big family".
Lucy
Apprentice - attended Hocus Pocus Nursery
"I came to Hocus Pocus when I was a baby, my brother also joined when he was a baby. I decided to do my work experience here in year 10, and haven't left since. Now at Uni and still come back when I am on holiday, love working here like my second family xx"
Nikhita
Bank Staff - attended Hocus Pocus
"It was nice to be welcomed back after attending the nursery when I was little. I am enjoying the experience of working with children".
Olivia
Apprentice - attended Hocus Pocus Nursery
"I have worked at Hocus Pocus for just over eighteen years. Both of my children attended, and loved it so much they still visit from time to time".
Joanne
Catering Manager. NVQ 2 in Hospitality and Catering
"I’ve only been here a short time and already feel part of the family. We chose Hocus Pocus for our grandchildren who attended from being babies. They are now thriving in school from the great start they had at this nursery”
Julie
House Keeping Manager