Nursery World - Spotlight on…Kim Coombs

Nursery manager, Woodhams Farm Day Nursery in Winchester

Kim Coombs

HOW DID YOU FEEL ON JOINING WOODHAMS FARM IN 2007?

I was excited to be part of a brand new nursery, in a beautiful rural location. From that day I worked my way up to room-based deputy manager, then I was offered the role of nursery manager in 2014. I was a little apprehensive about leaving the baby room but knew deep down it was the right time for me to challenge myself. The nursery director and I shared the same vision and she recognised I was ready to take the next step.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF YOUR NEW ROLE?

Working in a busy nursery, the challenges I face as a manager are time and juggling. I need to try to prioritise what needs to be done first, but, with an open-door policy, no day is ever the same. I enjoy the spontaneity, but couldn’t be without my ‘to do’ lists to keep me on track!

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