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](https://number9thenursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ali-Sq-1.png)
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](https://number9thenursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-1-1.jpg)
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](https://number9thenursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-2.jpg)
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](https://number9thenursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rosie-2023.jpg)
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!
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