The Team
At Number 9 we have an exceptional team of qualified staff dedicated to your child’s care and development and we pride ourselves on our staff retention – half of our team have been with us for five years or more, and our senior management were here on the day we first opened!
Alison Wilcock
FOUNDER, OWNER, Managing director
Alison has been working with children for 33 years and Number 9 The Nursery is her creation. Prior to Number 9 she worked in Early Years, Reception and then as a Head Teacher. Alongside her husband, Dr Christian Wilcock, she is passionate about supporting families in Croydon and dedicated to supporting her team and creating a fantastic environment for all at Number 9. To say she is passionate about caring for children is an understatement!
Denise Mullins
Manager and senco
Denise has been with Number 9 since it opened in 2015, and has worked alongside Alison for over 15 years! As Manager she has oversight of the whole Nursery, but is primarily based as a practitioner in the Pre-School – her love and care for the Pre-School children is second-to-none and she helps them to be fully prepared for the transition to school. She also heads up our SENCo, supporting children with additional needs.
Georgina Kueh
assistant manager and baby room leader
Georgina has been at Number 9 since the nursery opened, and even studied alongside Alison for her Degree in Early Childhood Studies. There simply isn’t a better Baby Room Leader! She has personally settled hundreds of babies, who affectionately call her ‘GG’, and she is dedicated to giving them a home away from home.
Rosie Palmer
Assistant Manager and 2-Year-Old Room Leader
Rosie has been with us for seven years. She joined as an apprentice and since then has completed her Level 3 studies and now heads up the 2-Year-Old Room. She is a ray of sunshine and pure joy to have in the nursery. She takes delight in the children’s progress and growth, and always brings a sense of fun!
