Our Team.
Michelle McGrady
Founder/CEO/SENDCo
A Level 5 senior practitioner in the early years. Level 3 SENDCo and mentor to apprentices within the company. Michelle has nearly 22 years of experience with young children and has been a childminder previously before working at the nursery.
Ellen Morrissey
Manager
Ellen started with us in September 2023. She has been a childminder for 11 years and has a Diploma Level 3 in Childcare. We welcome Ellen to our team and are looking forward to the future of Happydayz Nursery.
Victoria Kelly
Level 3 Apprentice
Vicky is completing her Level 3 Apprenticeship. She was previously our SEN Support worker, but is now training to be a childcare practitioner.
Adrienn Szilagyi-Gyori
Level 3 Childcare Practitioner
Adrienn recently completed her level 3 apprenticeship and is now a qualified level 3 childcare practitioner. She works with children from 2 years old. She has experience in challenging behaviours and works well in a team.
Justina Minney
Deputy Manager
Level 4 Childcare Practitioner
Justina started at Happydayz Nursery in January 2025. Justina is a caring and thoughtful individual and works well within a team. Currently working in our Baby area, she is also the new deputy Manager appointed in February 2026.
Cassandra Bennett
Level 2 Childcare Practitioner
Cassandra has three years of childcare experience and holds a Level 2 qualification in Childcare. She is caring, kind, and supportive, and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential. She creates a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe and valued.
Chelsea Percival
Trainee Practitioner
Chelsea is a fun, bubbly and caring practitioner who brings warmth and positivity to our nursery. She will soon begin her Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship, showing her commitment to developing her skills. With a natural passion for supporting children’s wellbeing and learning, she brings creative ideas to her practice, communicates well, works confidently as part of a team, and helps every child feel safe, valued and understood.
Stephen McNally
Handyman
Stephen steps in to help us when we are short staffed due to absences and Sickness. He is also our handyman, he has helped us get things done in terms of the nursery building and also helps with the maintenance of the nursery.
Alexandra Young
Quality Teacher Status Childcare Practitioner/Banking Staff
Alexandra (Alex) has been with us since November 2024. She has experience working with Early Years and primary school children. Alex is a valued member of our team and looking forward to working with her.