Sarah Wheatley

Head of Business Operations

As Head of Business Operations at Monkey Puzzle, Sarah leads the strategic and operational support for both new and established franchisees, as well as the internal group-owned nursery sites. She oversees critical business functions including financial planning, cashflow management, site selection, and operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth and profitability across the entire network.

Sarah provides hands-on guidance to strengthen both franchise and group-owned nurseries, supporting them in areas such as funding, budgeting, and optimising staffing models. She works closely with the Finance team to analyse MSF, revenue, and occupancy trends, contributing to data-driven decision-making and accurate MSF budget setting.

Starting her career in the childcare sector in 2003, from Nursery Nurse to Business Manager, Sarah brings a unique combination of operational expertise and childcare knowledge. She is passionate about enabling business success while maintaining the delivery of high-quality childcare that fosters children's growth and development.

Qualifications

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• Level 5 Diploma in Management Business and Leadership
• Qualified Franchise Professional with the BFA.

Get to know me

I am very family orientated and spend my spare time with friends, family and my 2 dogs.​ An interesting fact about me is that I love adventure holidays and recently went on a gorilla trek and swam with sharks! You will often see my holidays on the Monkey Puzzle social media pages as I take Marvin along with me!