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 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 and oversees both Nurseries.
Little Explorers – Pakenham
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.
Katie Griffin
Senior Practitioner and Acorn Room Leader
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
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 Acorn 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.
Beth Macauley
Nursery Cook
‘Beth the chef’ joined us September 2024 and is our nursery cook.
Little Explorers – Stonham Aspal
Sarah Freeman
Deputy Manager and Over 2’s leader
Sarah has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024, she is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Sarah is our Deputy Manager and the Room Leader for the Over 2’s.
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
Anna Grant
Level 3 Practitioner and Forest School Trianed
Anna has worked at Little Explorers since November 2024. Anna will be in the Over 2’s room.
Maria Marsh
Teacher with QTS
Maria has worked at Little Explorers since April 2025. Maria will be in the Over 2’s room.
Niamh Given
Level 2 Practitioner
Niamh has worked at Little Explorers since September 2024, she is working towards her level 3. Niamh will be in the baby room.
Bryony Bloomfield
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Bryony has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Bryony will be working in both rooms.
Ruby Scott
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Ruby has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Ruby will be working in both rooms.
Phoebe Shears
Bank staff – Pakenham and Stonham Aspal
Phoebe has joined us as bank staff and can be found working at both nurseries and in all the 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 visit both nurseries, for cuddles and fun, they will be training to be therapy dogs.