Meet our Merridale
manager

Janine Tonry
Merridale Manager
Hi, My name is Janine Tonry and I am the manager at our Merridale nursery. I have worked at Seesaws for 16 years. During that time I have worked as a qualified member of staff with all age groups, I was promoted to Deputy Manager at Penn for several years, then became the Manager there. I have a wealth of experience in looking after and caring for children.
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I became manager of Merridale 2 years ago and find my experience over the years has enabled me to put a great team together who are as passionate about the Seesaws Family as I am. We do lots of training as a team and keep our knowledge up to date. I enjoy helping my staff to develop the different areas throughout the nursery to enhance every child's learning.
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I have my Level 5 Management Training and I am the designated lead for Safeguarding.
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I have two children who have both attended Seesaws and graduated from Pre-school before moving on to primary school; they still attend the Holiday Club and are part of the Seesaws Family.
I enjoy family days out with the children exploring the local countryside and our community.