Meet the team
Christine
Nursery Owner
Chris has been at the centre of Puddleducks since day one back in June 1999, having completed her teaching qualification Chris took the lead on EYFS and day to day management of the nursery. Chris has now taken a step back with Jess (Chris’s daughter) taking over the reigns!
Qualified Teacher
EYP
Opened Puddleducks in June 1999
Lyndsey
Nursery Manager
Lyndsey started with us over 17 years ago as a student and has worked her way up to nursery manager. She is very experienced in her role and is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. Lyndsey has 2 young children who both attended Puddleducks and enjoys spending time with her family outside of nursery.
NVQ Level 3
NVQ Level 4
Joined the team in March 2004
Jess
Business Manager
Jess comes from a Civil Service background in administration and is currently working towards a BA Hons Business Management and Spanish degree alongside her role at Puddleducks. Outside of nursery Jess enjoys spending time outdoors and cycling with her family.
Joined the team in April 2019
Louise
Deputy Manager
Louise has worked at Puddleducks for over 12 years and worked her way up from nursery practitioner. Louise has completed a wide range of training courses and is one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. She will be taking over from Natalie as Digital Tracking Coordinator to cover her maternity leave. Outside of nursery Louise enjoys travelling to the Greek islands and spending time with her little girl Grace.
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in June 2007
Helen
Nursery Cook
Level 2 Food Safety and Catering
Joined the team in January 2021
Natasha
EYFS Coordinator
BA Hons Childhood and Youth Professional Studies
Joined the team in June 2011
Abbi
SENDCO
NVQ Level 3
SEND Level 4
Joined the team in August 2014
Natalie
Digital Tracking Coordinator
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in June 2008
Natalie
Cottontails Senior
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in May 2006
Jane
Cottontails Nursery Practitioner
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in September 2014
Michelle
Cottontails Nursery Practitioner
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in July 2006
Emma
Cottontails Nursery Practitioner
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in January 2003
Kimberley
Tiny Learners Primary Senior
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in April 2010
Melissa
Tiny Learners Secondary Senior
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in May 2012
Kelly
Tiny Learners Nursery Practitioner
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in June 2003
Danielle
Tiny Learners & Pre-School Nursery Practitioner
BA Hons Childhood Youth and Education
Joined the team in February 2021
Kate
Pre-School Primary Senior
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in June 2016
Tillie
Pre-School Secondary Senior
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in July 2016
Holly
Pre-School Nursery Practitioner
BA Hons Childhood Studies
Joined the team in January 2019
Hannah
Link Club Supervisor
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in June 2009
Amber
Nursery Playworker
NVQ Level 2 Supporting and Teaching in Schools
Joined the team in March 2021
Sarah
Link Club Playworker
NVQ Level 3
Joined the team in October 2018
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