Meet Our Team
Managers
Jane
Owner/Manager
Jane has been caring for children professionally for many years now. Her devotion to her work has earned her a remarkable reputation with all our regular clients locally for her warmth and loving nature. She has a naturally nurturing disposition, loves children, and always has their best interests at heart. She comes highly qualified, having the prestigious Foundation Degree in Early Years.
Lisa
Deputy Manager
Lisa has been in childcare for 15 years and a childminder previous to that. She comes with managerial experience and a delightful addition to work alongside Jane in the office. Level 5 qualified, Lisa is also a mum of 2 to Laura (32) and Ben (18) and also nana to baby Isla. In her spare time Lisa likes to spend time with family and socialise with her friends and family.
Pre-School Room
Emma
Pre-School Room Team Leader
NVQ Level 3 qualified – Emma has been in childcare since 2013, she has a breadth of experience in working with different ages. Emma has a welcoming, friendly and bubbly nature which the children and staff love.
Andrea
Pre-School Team Member
Andrea has been qualified for 35 years and brings a wealth of experience in Child Care. She is very keen and enthusiastic and has Level 3 in Early Years.
Clare
Pre-School Team Member
Clare approached us for some extra hours to compliment her part time job in school. Her wealth of experience will be beneficial in getting our Pre-school children ‘school ready’ and working 1:1 and in small groups. She has already introduced us to ‘dough disco’ and phonics sessions. The children are absolutely loving their time spent with her. Out of nursery Clare is mum to two beautiful children and enjoys her spare time with her family travelling and spending quality time whilst they are still young.
Reannah
Pre-School Room Team Member
Trainee practitioner Reannah approached us in her final year at school with the enthusiasm needed for her role in the Pre-School Room. Our youngest member of staff at the tender age of 16, she’s settling in well and has bonded well with the staff and children alike.
Tadpoles Room
Dani
Tadpoles Room Leader
Danielle qualified in July 2014 after joining us as our third apprentice and works with the children in the Tadpoles room. She is an excellent carer and works hard to put all the children at their ease and have them feel secure.
Jen
Tadpoles Team Member
Jen comes with a glowing reference from her previous nursery in Manchester. Having relocated to Longridge, Jen is settling in well and becoming a valued member of the Tadpoles team. Married to Shawn and mum of Imogen. the family are exploring the local area in her time off and looking after her mum who still lives in Manchester.
Danielle
Tadpoles Team Member
We like to keep things in the family! Danielle has a background in care and comes with glowing references from her previous job. Her quiet and caring nature is a great addition to the Tadpoles team and feels like she has been here for ages!
Liv McGilveray
Tadpoles Room Team Member
Liv has experience in all our rooms and is great with all ages, she is conscientious and great at organizing activities and games with the children. Liv is a level 3 qualified Practitioner who is always happy to get involved and develop her knowledge.
Eloise
Tadpoles Room Team Member
Eloise is a trainee practitioner and another local girl who has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care that we will cross over to a relevant Early Years one. Eloise is a bright, cheerful young lady who adds to the quiet, calm, nurturing team in Tadpoles.
Lillypads Room
Charlotte M
Lilypads Room Leader
Charlotte has been volunteering with us since we opened 4 years ago, her passion for the job and love of children made us not want to let her go. She has just completed her level 3 with flying colours, and now is a fantastic asset in the baby room. Charlotte’s is very organised and has a bubbly personality which means she is a perfect match for the babies.
Zoe
Lilypads Room Team Member
Zoe has recently joined us in the Lilypads alongside Helen and Charlotte. Having had a break from childcare she has now rediscovered her passion for the little ones. Being a mum of 3 boys and a wonderfully calm nature, we look forward to working alongside us in our baby room.
Mel Broad
Lilypads Room Team Member
Mel has return to us after covering maternity leave 5 years ago, she is a welcome addition to our baby room and has a nurturing nature. Mel spends her weekends sheep farming and enjoys the outdoors.
Frogs Room
Charlotte T
Frogs Room Leader
Charlotte came to us as a student, who decided after completing her level two that she would like to complete her level three in a more practical way. Charlotte is now NVQ Level 3 qualified and is a fantastic team member who is calm and nurturing in our busy tadpoles room. Charlotte is a great asset to the nursery and is great with both children and their families.
Katie
Frogs Room Team Member
Katie has returned after a career change and was one of our original team when we opened (also gifted us Toby the tortoise?) back in 2012. Mum to Ethan and Nancy, Katie is a more than welcome addition to her team in Frogs. Her wealth of experience as both practitioner and mum, is an absolute asset to our young team i. Katie’s spare time is spent ferrying her children to their many classes, overseeing some major renovations to her home and socialising with friends and family.
Lauren
Frogs Room Team Member
Lauren is a local girl whose younger sister attended our nursery a few years ago. NVQ Level 3 qualified, she has become an instant hit and is a diligent, quiet, calm and caring personality to go with the more outgoing staff members in that room!
Libby
Frogs Room Team Member
Libby started her time in Tadpoles but now resides in Frogs alongside Charlotte and the team. Libby is very artistic and has a background in theatre studies. She’s adapting well to nursery life and is a quiet, nurturing soul. Libby spends spare time with her family, holidaying and going on trips out at the weekend.