Meet the Team
Our team of passionate educators and caregivers is devoted to creating a warm and supportive environment for your child to explore, discover, and develop essential skills. Get to know the individuals who make Rattlesden Preschool a place full of joy and learning.
Mikayla
Manager, SENCO, Level 6 Working towards Early years teacher status.
"I joined Rattlesden preschool in 2015 as Deputy Manger. I have been working in childcare for 18 years, qualifying as level 3 from collage, I then went on to study a degree at uni, along side working and bringing up my family in 2013. I have 3 children.
I also have training in PECS, attention autism, using pictures for communication amongst other training.
I enjoy going out for meals and traveling. I like to relax watching tv at the end of the day!"
Amy
Preschool Deputy Manager, Safeguarding Lead, Level 3.
"I started working at Rattlesden preschool in 2015, as an apprentice. I qualified as a level 3 practitioner in 2017 and became deputy manager in 2021. All 3 of my own children have been through Rattlesden Preschool and I live in the village.
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends."
Jessica
Level 3 Practitioner, SENCO trained
"I’ve worked at Rattlesden preschool since January 2021. I love working in the incredible ‘dream team' As well as helping children grow, develop and enabling them to be ‘school ready’
Myself, I enjoy Beach and countryside walks, as well as spending time with my family."
Donna
Practitioner, Level 2.
"I joined Rattlesden preschool in 2022 and I studied level 2 childcare while working. I live in a neighboring village and also work at the five bells in Rattlesden at the weekend, where I know a lot of families in Rattlesden and surrounding villages.
I live with my 16 year old daughter and house rabbit Sage. I very much enjoy being in a rural setting connecting with nature with the children."
Lucy
level 3 Practitioner, Cover staff
"I absolutely love working with children. I find their happy, enthusiastic, creative energy wonderful to be around. To be able to encourage their learning in a positive, fun based way is very rewarding!"
Barry
Volunteer / Cover staff
"I volunteer at preschool and have done for a couple of years. I find my role really rewarding. I live locally with my wife, and we enjoying spending time with our grandchildren"
Hannah
Cover/bank staff Level 3 ( Currently On Maternity Leave)
"I enjoy working in early years as its where the foundations of learning are built. I feel lucky to play a role in shaping these formative years.
I enjoy working at Rattlesden preschool because it is great at helping children develop keys skills, build confidence and explore the world around them in a nurturing and safe way."
Emily
level 3 Practitioner, Cover staff
"I joined Preschool in 2023, after completing my level 3 in childcare. I am now studying children's nursing at Uni however like to help out at preschool whenever I can, including at fundraising events."
Meet the Commitee
Sophie
Chair
“I joined the committee in 2021. Both of my children have loved their time here. I really enjoy helping with the fundraising at preschool. We are an active family, and you will usually find me running!"
Sue
Treasurer
“I have been on the committee since 2019, working to help with the financial side of preschool. We have worked hard since covid, to ensure preschool is a thriving community asset. I enjoy helping at preschools event. In my spare time, my Grandchildren keep me busy!"
Charlotte
Secretary
“I joined the committee in 2019 and all my boys loved preschool and the staff there! I like helping out at fundraisers and being part of the community"
Rose
Committee member
“I joined the committee in 2021 when my daughter was at preschool, which she absolutely loved. We will definitely be putting out young son into preschool too. I really enjoy being part of the committee- such a great team and together with the amazing staff, we’ve implemented real change. When I’m not working in TV production I love going on long walks and socialising with friends and family"
Anneke
Committee member
“I joined the committee in 2022. One of my children has finished preschool and absolutely loved it. One is still attending. We love the rural setting and playful way of learning. Besides helping at preschool, I am also involved in the village Baptist Church, where my husband is the pastor. I love painting, baking and working in the garden"