Early Years Practitioner: Lauren Pike

Lauren joined Little Chicks in January 2026, she is qualified to NVQ level 2 in ChildCare, Lauren is currently studying her level 3 as an Early Years Educator. 

Lauren joined us from a nursery in Wolverhampton where she worken in their baby room.

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: Lauren Proud

Early Years Practitioner: Lauren Proud

Lauren joined Little Chicks in April 2021, Lauren has gained her Level 3 qualification as Children's Care, Learning and development.  Lauren was promoted to Deputy Manager in June 2022.  Lauren is paediatric first aid trained, Designated  Safeguard Lead & Send-Co.

Early Years Practitioner: Rhian Thomas

Early Years Practitioner: Rhian Thomas

Rhian joined Little Chicks in April 2024, she is qualified to NVQ level 2 in ChildCare, Rhian is currently studying her level 3 as an Early Years Educator. Rhian 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 Diploma for the early years workforce (Early years Educator), & 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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