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.
Claire Bewley
Owner of Little Explorers
Claire is a qualified as a teacher at Oxford University and has worked in education and childcare for 20 years.
Eileen Wardlaw
Manager
Eileen has worked at Little Explorers since February 2013 . She has a foundation degree in Advanced Childcare Practise and Management. Eileen has worked in childcare for 15 years.
Shannon Harvey
Deputy Manager and Oak Room Leader
Shannon has worked at Little Explorers since March 2018. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner and is our Deputy Manager and room leader for our Oak room.
Emily Smith
Acorn Room Leader
Emily has worked at Little Explorers since March 2015. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Emily has worked in childcare for 5 years.
Gemma Spencer
Garden Coordinator
Gemma has worked at Little Explorers since November 2019. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner. Gemma works in the both the Oak and Acorn room. Gemma has worked in childcare for 5 years.
Rebecca Kerridge
Level 3 Practitioner and Cook
Rebecca has worked at Little Explorers since November 2009. She is a qualified level 3 practitioner in the oak room. Rebecca has worked in childcare for 23 years.
Katie Griffin
Level 3 Practitioner
Katie has worked at Little Explorers since October 2020. She is a qualified Level 3 Practitioner and has worked in childcare for 4 years.
Emily Green
Level 3 Practitioner
Emily has worked at Little Explorers since June 2021. She is a qualified Level 3 Practitioner and has worked in childcare for 4 years.
Kiri Orris
Nursery Assistant
Kiri has worked at Little Explorers since October 2020. She is studying towards her Level 3 and is also completing a degree in Children’s Psychology
Kai Garwood
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Kai has joined us as our Level 3 apprentice. Kai will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.
Mia Wilding
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Mia has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Mia will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.
Mia Love
Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Mia has joined us as our Level 2 apprentice. Mia will be working in both rooms but mostly in the Oak room.