Meet the family

Highly qualified, deeply passionate, and absolutely dedicated to your child's early years.

Jane, Founder

Jane

Founder & Manager
BA (Ed) Hons Education Safeguarding Lead
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Before founding Little Explorers Nursery, I was the Head of an Infant School and Nursery. I remain incredibly hands-on to ensure our children are always cared for by people they know and trust.

Mary, Founder

Mary

Founder & Manager
BA (Hons) PGCE English Early Years Specialist
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Jane and I have been friends for years, and I managed a large, busy nursery before we opened this one. I absolutely love working directly as the teacher in our Pre-School Room.

Built by families, for families.

With over two decades of combined experience in early years education, we established Little Explorers Nursery to bridge the gap between a structured educational setting and the warm, loving embrace of a family home.

We are incredibly hands-on. You won't just find us in the office; you'll find us in the mud kitchen, serving lunches, and playing alongside your little ones.

Emma, Baby Room Leader

Emma

Baby Cocoon Leader
NVQ Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
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Loves messy sensory play and has a magic touch for getting even the most stubborn babies down for their afternoon nap!

Chloe, Toddler Room Leader

Chloe

Toddler Space Leader
NVQ Level 4 SENCO Certified
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Our resident storyteller. She knows every single word to The Gruffalo and does all the voices perfectly.

Our Resident Artist

Resident Artist

Creative Lead
Qualified EY Teacher Art Therapy
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As a qualified early years teacher, I love providing a very special introduction to creative activities. Together, the children and I design stunning nature mosaics for the garden.

Music Specialist

Music Specialist

Performing Arts Lead
Music Theory Drama Specialist
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My goal is to develop the children's concentration through drama and rhythm. It's so rewarding to help them set traditional tales from around the world to music!

Sophie, Yoga Instructor

Sophie

Visiting Yoga Instructor
Certified Kids Yoga Mindfulness Coach
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I run the weekly Yoga sessions here at the nursery. The children always get completely stuck in, and it's wonderful teaching them how to stretch, breathe, and relax.

Sam, Admin

Sam

Nursery Administrator
Policy Management Health & Safety Lead
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I'm the organizational heart of the nursery! I make sure all our policies, funding documentation, and daily safety procedures run perfectly behind the scenes.