Greenfields Nursery Schools - About Us - History

In 1989, Julie Samphire set up Greenfields Nursery Schools Rogerstone in her family home with a single vision, to provide private childcare that she would be happy sending her own children to. Having dedicated 26 years to the teaching profession, working with children ranging from infants through to senior school (including children with special educational needs) Julie could see there was a growing need for quality private childcare. Over the coming years she spent time on various committees and partnerships helping shape the childcare sector and develop policies that form the basis of what is in practice today.

This was a labour of love for Julie and 16 years flew by without her taking a single holiday! This all came to an abrupt end when she was rushed into hospital. A short spell on life support, a heart valve replacement and almost a year in hospital didnt extinguish her enthusiasm. After making a full recovery shes still the driving force behind Greenfields and is still respected and revered by her peers.

To this day, Julie has maintained a keen balance of fun and education at the nurseries all in a happy homely environment. Educational practices have evolved over the years but Greenfields always adapts and remains at the forefront of childcare in the area. We are still in touch with some parents of children that have been through the nurseries, and its very rewarding to hear that some of our first children have passed their A-levels with flying colours and are heading on to University. We may be biased, but we feel it has something to do with them coming to Greenfields all those years ago.