Louise Izzo
Manager
Louise has over 18 years of experience in the early years and has a variety of experience across different settings from soft play centres, to play buses and busy nursery environments. She is dedicated to developing the staff team and ensuring the children have the best opportunities whilst in the playgroups care. Louise lives at home with her husband, two sons and their puppy. Her favourite book is Monkey puzzle and her favourite nursery rhyme is Miss Polly had a dolly.
Louise is qualified with a BA in early childhood education and also holds Early years teacher status
Ann Hands
Early years practitioner
Ann has 9yrs experience as a early years practitioner and loves outdoor learning, involving children exploring the natural world around them. LETS GET MUDDY 😁.
Ann lives at home with her partner Ian, two daughters Lois & Megan and their cat Narla. In warmer weather they love to go camping and enjoy the thrill of a theme park!
Her favourite book to read is We're going on a bear hunt and favourite nursery song is five little ducks.
Ann is Level 3 qualified.
Early years Practitioner
Rachael Wilson
Rachael has 6 years experience in childcare. She loves arts and crafts with the children (especially glitter!) And loves seeing their faces light up when they've achieved something. Her favourite nursery rhyme is 'I had a little turtle,' and her favourite story is 'Room on the broom.' Rachael lives at home with her partner Tom, little girl Tillie and 2 dogs, Maddie and Minnie. She loves going for long walks across the fields, keeping Tillie busy and dancing around to music! Rachael also has a degree in Photography.
Rachael is Level 3 qualified
Kirsty Smith
Early years Practitioner
Early years Practitioner
Kirsty has recently returned to childcare after taking care of the elderly. Kirsty has previous experience of private day care and has looked after children with SEND on a one to one basis, as well as being a key person. Kirsty has her son Max, here with us at nursery and an older son in primary school. Kirsty loves to make sensory and fun tuff trays for the children to explore and is keen to widen her knowledge, taking on lots of training courses.
Kirsty is level 3 qualified.
Kim Feustel
Early years Practitioner
Kim has over 10 years in childcare, and has a qualification in G.N.V.Q in Health and Social care and a level 3 Diploma in childcare.
She enjoys spending time with her family and has one daughter. In her spare time she likes to read and watch tv.
Kim's favourite nursery rhyme to sing and do actions to is, head. shoulders, knees and toes. Her favourite book to read and act out characters to is 'The Gruffalo.'
Kim is Level 3 qualified
Jo Fairhurst
Deputy Manager
Jo has had over 10 years experience working in both schools and early years settings. She loves working with children especially with the fun and dedicated team around her. She also enjoys lots of creative activities and isn't opposed to going home covered in glitter and paint. Jo lives at home with her partner, four daughters and their dog. Her favourite book is 'The Incredible Book Eating Boy' and her favourite song is 'Elephants Have Wrinkles!'
Jo is level 3 qualified, but also holds a BA in Graphic Design and Photography