All our staff here at Little Explorers Day Nursery have a full enhanced DBS check, are fully vetted and maintain high standards through continuous professional development and regular supervision. All staff hold a paediatric First Aid certificate.
Staff at Little Explorers
Claire Bewley
Owner of Little Explorers
Claire is a qualified as a teacher at Oxford University and has worked in education and childcare for over 20 years.
Eileen Wardlaw
Senior Manager
Eileen has worked at Little Explorers since February 2013 . She has a foundation degree in Advanced Childcare Practice and Management. Eileen has worked in childcare for over 15 years. She oversees both Nurseries.
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Hannah Nutter
Assistant Manager, Oak Room Leader & SENCO
Hannah has worked at Little Explorers since March 2022. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Hannah is our Assistant Manager, the Room Leader for the Oak room and SENCO
Kelly Hadley
Acorn Room Leader
Kelly has worked at Little Explorers since May 2023. She is a qualified Level 3 Practitioner. Kelly is our Acorn Room Leader.
Katie Griffin
Senior Practitioner
Katie has worked at Little Explorers since 2021. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Katie is our Senior Practitioner. She will mostly be in the Acorn Room
Emily Perry
Level 3 Practitioner (Maternity Leave)
Emily has worked at Little Explorers since April 2022. She works with our Oak room children.
Claire Rumsey
Level 3 Practitioner
Claire has worked at Little Explorers since June 2024. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner in the oak room.
Macey Rothon
Level 3 Practitioner
Macey has worked at Little Explorers since April 2024. She works with our Oak room children.
Mia Wilding
Level 2 Practitioner
Mia joined us as our Level 2 apprentice she is now working towards her level 3. Mia will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.
Amelia Baker
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Amelia has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Amelia will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.
Shannon Bell
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Shannon has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Shannon will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.
Beth Macauley
Nursery Cook
‘Beth the chef’ joined us September 2024 and is our nursery cook.
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Sarah Freeman
Deputy Manager, Over 2’s leader and SENCO
Sarah has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Sarah is our Deputy Manager, the Room Leader for the Over 2’s and SENCO
Laura Palmer
Senior Practitoner and Baby Room Leader
Laura has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024. She is a qualified Level 3 Practitioner. Laura is our Baby Room Leader and Senior Practitioner.
Becca Kerridge
Level 3 Practitioner
Becca has worked at Little Explorers since 2008. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Becca will mostly be in the Over 2’s Room
Laura Woolridge
Level 3 Practitioner
Laura has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024. She is a qualified Level 3 Practitioner. Laura is our will be working in both rooms.
Niamh Given
Level 2 Practitioner
Niamh has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024. She is a working towards her level 3. Niamh will be in both rooms.
Betsy Dean
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Betsy has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Betsy will be working in both rooms.
Bryony Bloomfield
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Bryony has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Bryony will be working in both rooms.
Bella, Bonnie and Lily
Therapy Dogs In training
Bella, Bonnie and Lily are our nursery dogs. Bella joined us in September 2023, Bonnie joined us in December 2023 and Lily in July 2024. They are all very popular with all staff and children. They visits both nurseries, for cuddles and fun. They will be training to be therapy dogs.