Mrs Amy Stanley is the Manager at Big Discoveries Nursery and has worked in Early Years all her working life. Amy has a relevant degree and is a lifelong learner. Her passion for making a difference is evident in the opportunities she provides for the children to learn and her her continual strive to ensure all children's needs are met.



The owners Mrs Kirsty Bavister and Dr Beejal Mistry between them have over 30 years experience working in Early Years.


Mrs Kirsty Bavister has an Early Years Degree and has many years experience working in Early Years;  most of these were working as the Manager. Kirsty has vast experience of working with preschool children; planning learning to develop children's understanding. She has good understanding of managing a nursery, along with the fulfilling legislative obligations. Kirsty's children have both atteneded the nursery.


Dr Beejal Mistry has a PhD in child development and started working in Early Years as a second career. Prior to working in Early Years Beejal worked as a research psychologist for the Ministry of Defence and has gained experience in change management, training and applied research. Beejal applies her child development understanding to enhance children's learning and support parents. She uses her understanding of training to support staff development.