We are exceptionally fortunate to have staff who not only have the required qualifications but also experience, dedication and drive. All the staff share a commitment to providing the highest possible standard of care for all our children.
All staff undertake continuous training to keep up to date with best practices and to gain creative ideas.
- Helen Monks
- Owner & Manager
- Helen has 8 years experience in running a childminding business, eventually moving to Nursery status. She has a level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and level 3 in Playwork.
- Claire Crabtree
- Deputy Manager
- Claire runs the Rainbow Room (2+) and holds a level 3 in Early Years and is working towards her Foundation Degree in Early Years.
- Sami Kitching
- Supervisor
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Sami is Supervisor for the Raindrops and Sunshines. Sami has passed her level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development.
- Sarah Wilson
- Nursery Assistant
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Sarah works full time with the older children. She has passed her level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development.
- Charlotte Ireland
- Nursery Assistant
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Charlotte works full time mainly with the babies. She has her level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development and previously worked as a school matron.
- Hannah Duggan
- Nursery Assistant
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Hannah works full time and has her level 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development. She is very versatile and loves working with all the age ranges.
- Sarah Brophy
- Nursery Assistant
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Sarah works full time, helping with the babies and running our busy nursery afternoon club and after school club at Settle Primary School. She is a qualified primary school teacher.
- Catherine Binstead
- Nursery Assistant
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Catherine works over the lunchtimes and also helps with supply cover.She is a well-qualified Mum and Grandma!
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- Susie Swallow
- Nursery Assistant
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Suzie has a NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing and has extensive experience in many fields of childcare including working as a Nanny both in this country and abroad, managing a crèche and working as a nursery assistant in a busy nursery.
- Natalie Chapman
- Apprentice
- Natalie is an Apprentice. She is really interested in working with the 3-5 year olds and is based mainly at Settle Primary School.
- Elsa Priestley
- Apprentice
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Elsa is one of our apprentices. She is very reliable and has proved invaluable over the past few months. She is keen to work with all the age ranges..