The people who know your child
Meet the Team
Every child at Millwood House is known personally, by name, by nature, by what makes them laugh. Here’s who will get to know yours.
The people who will care for your child
A team that stays
All of our Key Carers are qualified Level 3 Childcare Educators, and we have all been here for many years. The same familiar faces at the door each morning are a large part of why children settle so quickly and look forward to their days here.

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You will know every name by the end of your first week
Sharon Avery
Sharon joined the Millwood House team in 2015. She is a Level 3 qualified Childcare Educator with a wealth of further specialist qualifications and training. Sharon leads by example and her creativity never ceases to amaze, from devising activities inside the nursery rooms to the Parent Partnership events that run all year round. Along with Tina, she is the heart and soul of Millwood House. Her experience across her career and with her own family, together with her qualifications and specialist training, brings all the qualities of a professional manager to Millwood House.
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- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Working with Babies
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safer Food Handler and Allergy training
- Health and Safety
- Fire Safety
Tina Evans
Tina joined the team in 2007. She is a senior mentor to our more junior team members and leads by example every day. Tina leads the Baby Suite and is constantly thinking up new and exciting activities for the babies as they grow into toddlers. She loves this age group and they love her. She is also very reassuring to first time parents, and the parent partnerships made at this stage often last for life.
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- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene and Allergy Training
- Health and Safety
- Fire Safety
- Working with Babies
Chelsea
Chelsea qualified as a Level 3 Childcare Educator thirteen years ago and has spent those years working with every age group as part of our team. She is fun loving and enjoys nothing more than singing and dancing with the children, and she has a great rapport with everyone, children, team members and parents alike. Chelsea attends courses constantly to update and review her skills.
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- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene and Allergy Training
- Safeguarding
- Health and Safety
- Managing Behaviour
David
David attained his Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education in 2007 and became a Room Leader at his previous nursery in 2014. After many years there he decided it was time for a new challenge, and we were lucky enough that he chose us. David has a special interest and experience in SEN childcare. He prepares children very well for school, and invites teachers from local schools to come and meet the children who will be graduating from Millwood House before they leave. We receive excellent reports of the standards our children reach, and they often pop back to show us their new school uniforms. Their graduation ceremony here is always a proud moment for their families and for our team, and they enjoy the summer party we throw for them, magician and disco included.
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- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- SENDCO
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene and Allergy Training
- Safeguarding
Denise Barron
Managing Director
Denise opened Millwood House Day Nursery in 1991. She set it up because she felt there was a lack of childcare in the Farnham Common area. The nursery started out as a provision for preschoolers and has expanded and thrived ever since.
Claire Tarrant
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Claire initially joined us at Millwood House Nursery as a part time bookkeeper in 2019, and in April 2020 became Office Manager. As well as many other day to day administration tasks, she takes care of all the invoicing.
- BA (Hons) Business Administration
- Paediatric First Aid
Morgan
Baby Suite, Level 3 Childcare Educator
Morgan is a Level 3 Childcare Educator who has been part of our team for many years. She worked with our pre-school children for years, then found her passion in the specialised baby training she undertook and in her senior role in our Baby Suite. Morgan works so well alongside Tina with the babies, and she has built strong relationships with babies and parents alike. She attends all refresher courses and keeps her qualifications up to date.
- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene and Allergy Training
- Safeguarding
- Working with Babies
Alyssa
Little Explorers Suite, Level 3 Childcare Educator
Alyssa is absolutely dedicated to the children. She worked hard to qualify as a Level 3 Childcare Educator a few years ago and achieved a distinction, fitted in around a ten hour day, five days a week, and the travelling back and forth. We are all very proud of her.
- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene and Allergy Training
- Safeguarding
- Working with Babies
Sabreena
Level 3 Childcare Educator
Sabreena joined the team in 2023 and was mentored by Tina and the management team. She has a natural ability to bond with babies and pre-school children alike. She is a Key Carer, takes that responsibility very seriously and enjoys the privilege of it.
- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding
- Working with Babies
Laiba
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Laiba joined us in May 2024 as a Childcare Apprentice and has since completed her Level 3 at Millwood House. She is warm and caring, and a natural with the children.
- Level 3 Childcare and Education
- Safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
- Working with Babies
- Food Hygiene
Aleisha
Level 2 Childcare Practitioner
Aleisha joined us in 2023 as a childcare practitioner. She is fun loving and very caring towards the babies.
- Level 2 Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding
- Working with Babies
Every child is given a named Key Worker. Visit our team page
Come home to Millwood
Discover whether Millwood House could become your child's home away from home.
Come and meet us. Walk through our home, explore the garden, and meet the people who could become such an important part of your child’s early years.
Family owned since 1991. Still proudly independent.
Limited places available for all ages
Book a Tour
A few details about you and your child, and our enrolment team will take it from there.
It takes a couple of minutes, and it goes straight to our enrolment team.
No obligation. We reply the same working day.
