We’d love to introduce you to Samantha, our fantastic Nursery Manager here at Dunbar Outdoor Learning! 

Samantha has worked in nurseries for several years and brings a huge amount of knowledge, care, and dedication to her role. She’s also currently working toward her PDA Level 9 in Childhood Practice, showing just how committed she is to developing her skills and giving the very best to the children, families, and staff she supports.

When she’s not at nursery, Samantha is a busy mum to two boys who keep her on her toes! She loves spending quality time with her family and she also has a big passion for open water swimming 🏊‍♀️ a hobby that shows her adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors, which fits perfectly with the ethos of our nursery.

What Samantha Does as Nursery Manager 🌳 

Samantha plays a really important role in leading the nursery and making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. She:

🌿 Supports and encourages our amazing staff team.

🌿 Builds strong, trusting relationships with families.

🌿 Creates a safe and inspiring outdoor environment for children to explore.

🌿 Makes sure our standards are always high, so every child has the best possible start.

Her leadership helps the whole nursery community feel supported, cared for, and inspired.

Why Outdoor Nurseries Are So Special 🌱

Outdoor nurseries aren’t just childcare settings they’re magical spaces where children can grow, explore, and learn through nature. The benefits are huge:

✨ For children: Outdoor play builds resilience, confidence, and creativity. It boosts physical health and emotional wellbeing while encouraging problem-solving and teamwork.

✨ For families: Parents love seeing their children develop real-life skills, independence and a love for the outdoors. It also brings families together as part of a supportive nursery community.

✨ For staff: Working in nature is inspiring, uplifting and helps reduce stress. It gives our team the chance to be creative and share in the children’s joy and curiosity.

A Leader Who Inspires ⭐️

Samantha’s passion for outdoor learning, her warm leadership style, and her dedication to children and families make her such an important part of our nursery. She’s helping to create a place where children thrive, families feel welcome and staff love to come to work.

We’re so proud to have Samantha leading our team and we can’t wait to see all the exciting adventures and opportunities she’ll continue to create for our nursery community. 💚