Our Staff

Our staff are childcare professionals holding a variety of recognised childcare qualifications, we elect our staff very carefully ensuring that they are dedicated childcare professionals and meet the criteria as expected, and hold valid enhanced DBS.

We recognise the link between enthusiastic staff and high quality childcare. Therefore, when choosing staff, we look not only at qualifications and experience, but also for that extra passion and commitment to working with young children. As a result of this, our staff are well trained, motivated and passionate about providing the best environment for your child.

We offer many training opportunities for all staff to ensure they are up to date with all current practices and legislation. All staff must go through induction to ensure all policies and procedures are being adhered to at all times.

Ratios
Our staffing ratios are 1:4 for all children between 2-3 years and 1:8 for all children 3 years plus.

Key Person
We operate a Key-Person system in the pre-school. A member of staff is allocated to both you and your child to ensure a consistent approach to your child’s development.


Managing Director:  Ange Taylor

Managing Director: Ange Taylor

Ange is qualified to BA(Hons) Child & Family Studies & has gained her Early Years Professional Statue (EYPS), Ange is one of the Designated Safeguard Leads and a paediatric first aider. Ange has worked in Pre-Schools since qualifying in 1999, initially working her way up from Deputy Manager. She is responsible for the day to day running of the pre-school. Ange prides herself on building relationships with families and offering a highly professional standard of care to all.

Early Years Practitioner: Sam Gater

Early Years Practitioner: Sam Gater

Sam is qualified to NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. Sam has a wide range of skills which are evident in her professional approach to all areas of EYFS and the planning of activities and topics to develop the children on their learning journey. Sam is paediatric first aid trained.

Early Years Practitioner: Sharron Bradley-Porter

Early Years Practitioner: Sharron Bradley-Porter

Sharron is qualified to level 3 NVQ in Children's care, Learning & Development. Sharron started her career in childcare working in an out of school club before starting at Little Chicks. Where she has attended training courses to enhance her skills and professional development. Sharron believes all children should have the best start to early education and be able play and learn in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. Sharron is paediatric first aid trained.

Early Years Practitioner: Francesca Porter, known as Teckers

Early Years Practitioner: Francesca Porter, known as Teckers

Teckers is qualified to level 3 NVQ in Supporting teaching and learning in schools. She started working at Little Chicks as an Apprentice working towards her level 3 in 2016. Tecker’s has become a great asset to our setting she has a caring and nurturing personality which has been portrayed in her performance. Tecker’s is paediatric first aid trained

See what parents are saying about us

  • Thank you so much for always being so understanding and looking after my child. Now have a really good couple of years rest before I send double trouble to you.

  • Thank you so much for taking care of my child the past 3 years, but not only for that for helping him become a part of the nursery. It’s felt hard at times with reviews; health visitors, speech therapists etc. but you’ve always helped us through it, Take care I know my child will miss you all.

  • The hardest thing for parents is finding the best nursery/school for their child. I can honestly say without a doubt we sent my child to the best nursery. My child has been so well looked after and has learned so much from all of you. Thank you all so much, take care and I will see you soon.

  • You are all ‘AMAZING’, thank you for always being there for my child and giving him such an incredible journey in pre-school. See you soon with number 2.

  • Thank you for all being so kind and caring. I appreciate everything you’ve done for my child and preparing him for school. From his 2 years at pre-school I’ve noticed a great improvement in his speech, confidence and independence.

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