Karen
Pre-School Manager
Qualifications: BA in Childhood Studies. Foundation Degree in Early Years. Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education. NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing
Started at Pre-School: November 2020
Like best at Pre-School: Harden Pre-school is an exciting and fun learning environment with extremely friendly staff. The children are lovely and really want to learn.
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy making resources and craft activities. I also enjoy looking after my grandchildren who keep me young!
Jo
Business Manager
Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in Law & Practice (FILEX)
Started at Pre-School: November 2021 (although previously worked at pre-school as the Administration Manager between 2009 and 2017)
Like best at Pre-School: Harden Pre-School is a welcoming and nurturing environment for all our children who are encouraged to discover their potential and flourish into confident individuals.
Hobbies: Reading, movies, theatre trips and spending time with my family!
Michelle
Deputy Pre-School Manager
Qualifications: BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies
Started at Pre-School: September 2015
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy working at Pre-school as two days are never the same and I enjoy the friendly feel and happy atmosphere.
Hobbies: I love to eat out with family and friends and time spent with my two children.
AbBY
Pre-School Room Leader
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning & Development
Started at Pre-School: January 2022 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy planning fun activities for the children and love to see them learning and developing through play.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my daughter and walking our puppy.
Nicola
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Started at Pre-School: November 2020 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: I love working within a great team and watching each child grow whilst having fun.
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy crafting and spending time with my family.
siobhan
early years practitioner
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development
Started at Pre-School: September 2021 (also works in Springfield After School club)
Like best at Pre-School: I enjoy forming bonds with the children. We never have two days the same but always have lots of fun.
Hobbies: I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, swimming and camping.
Claire
early years practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
Started at Pre-School: February 2022 (also works in Springfield After School club)
Like best at Pre-School: I love encouraging the children to learn and have fun. I enjoy being part of a warm friendly team.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, going on dog walks and eating out.
LILY
Early Years Practitioner
Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Started at Pre-School: December 2024
Like best at Pre-School: I love watching the children grow and develop.
Hobbies: I like to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy taking my little brother on days out!
Tayyibah
Early Years Practitioner
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KIA
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Started at Springfield Club: November 2025
Like best at Springfield Club: I like working at pre-school as I enjoy helping the children learn and watching them grow in confidence.
Hobbies: I bake sweet treats, I love crafts and taking my dogs on walks!
JASMINE
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Started at Springfield Club: January 2026
Like best at Springfield Club: I enjoy being creative and planning activities for the children.
Hobbies: I love art & design and sports!
ANDREW
Springfield Club Manager
Started at Springfield Club: May 2026
Like best at Springfield Club: The children are brilliant and every day is different.
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking and looking after my three children!
Libby
Deputy Springfield Club Manager
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
Started at Pre-School: September 2021 (also works in Springfield Breakfast and After School Club)
Like best at Pre-School: The children and staff are very welcoming and I enjoy meeting new people.
Hobbies: I love horse riding and I have my own horse that I enjoy caring for. I also really enjoy singing.
DEBRA
Springfield Club Assistant
Started at Springfield Club: January 2025
Like best at Springfield Club: I enjoy working with the amazing staff and helping the children to learn, thrive and achieve their goals.
Hobbies: I’m super organised and I love cleaning!
MARGO
Springfield Club Assistant
Started at Springfield Club: October 2026
Like best at Springfield Club: I love watching the children grow in confidence and master new skills.
Hobbies: In my spare time, I love walking my dog Nellie and I enjoy painting with my sisters!