Our staff
Julia: Manager

I am a friendly cheerful married mum with two lovely grown up daughters Ella and Emily.
I have worked in early years foundation stage for over 16 years now which I have thoroughly enjoyed.
I have a CACHE Level 3 NVQ in children's care, learning and development.
I enjoy keeping fit, I often go for nice long walks with my dog Marlow.
I enjoy listening to all sorts of music, from Lady Gaga to the oldies such as Elvis.
One of my favourite children's authors is the creator of ‘The Gruffalo’, Julia Donaldson, which I find all children love listening to.
I have worked in early years foundation stage for over 16 years now which I have thoroughly enjoyed.
I have a CACHE Level 3 NVQ in children's care, learning and development.
I enjoy keeping fit, I often go for nice long walks with my dog Marlow.
I enjoy listening to all sorts of music, from Lady Gaga to the oldies such as Elvis.
One of my favourite children's authors is the creator of ‘The Gruffalo’, Julia Donaldson, which I find all children love listening to.
Laura: Deputy Manager

I am a happily married Mum with a gorgeous son who is at Archbishop Holgates School. I am very happy and full of fun and love to engage in lots of messy play with all the Little Badgers. I am the Glitter Queen!
I have a CACHE level 3 Early years Diploma and have worked in Early Years for over 16 years and really love my work. I am Forest Schools trained and love to go outside exploring with the children - we make mud monsters, build animal homes and even look for fairies - it's lots of fun!
I enjoy keeping fit and go running and on lots of walks with my family - my son and I would love to own a dog one day - we just need to persuade my husband!
My favourite children's books are 'Aliens Love Underpants' and 'Dinosaurs Love Underpants' because they are very funny and make everyone laugh.
Emma: Pre-School Assistant

Emma is currently on maternity leave.
I am a very happy and caring person. I love to have lots of fun. I live with my Husband and baby daughter, Daisy, and our dog Tilly.
I have worked in early years foundation stage for over 10 years, starting with voluntary work at my local primary school. I love every single minute!
I have a CACHE level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
I enjoy shopping and going to the cinema with friends and spending lots of time with my 2 beautiful God children, Rebecca and Charlie.
I love going on walks in the countryside with my Husband, Daisy and Tilly.
There are so many children’s books I like I can’t choose one favourite. Although I have always loved Winnie The Pooh and reading all about Christopher Robin and his friend’s adventures in The Hundred Acre Wood.
I am a very happy and caring person. I love to have lots of fun. I live with my Husband and baby daughter, Daisy, and our dog Tilly.
I have worked in early years foundation stage for over 10 years, starting with voluntary work at my local primary school. I love every single minute!
I have a CACHE level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
I enjoy shopping and going to the cinema with friends and spending lots of time with my 2 beautiful God children, Rebecca and Charlie.
I love going on walks in the countryside with my Husband, Daisy and Tilly.
There are so many children’s books I like I can’t choose one favourite. Although I have always loved Winnie The Pooh and reading all about Christopher Robin and his friend’s adventures in The Hundred Acre Wood.
Sarah Lawrence: Pre-School Assistant

I am happily married to a Firefighter in the North Yorkshire Fire Service. I am a mum to gorgeous twin boys, Jack & Tom, who are currently at Archbishops Holgates Secondary School, and a step-mum to Alex who is 21.
I am CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce and have worked in Early Years for over 7 years. I have recently completed Level 2 Makaton training. I love working with children and really enjoy sharing storybooks with them. My favourite children’s author is Julia Donaldson, especially ‘Room on the Broom’.
I enjoy going for long walks in the countryside with my family and go swimming to keep fit.
I am CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce and have worked in Early Years for over 7 years. I have recently completed Level 2 Makaton training. I love working with children and really enjoy sharing storybooks with them. My favourite children’s author is Julia Donaldson, especially ‘Room on the Broom’.
I enjoy going for long walks in the countryside with my family and go swimming to keep fit.
Margherita Iurato: Pre-school Assistant

I am a happy and friendly young Italian girl. I moved to York 3 and half years ago and I live with my partner.
I am CACHE Level 3 diploma for the early years Workforce and I am at the beginning of my career in childcare. I have recently completed my Level 3 Makaton training.
I love working with children, they make me happy and a more positive person in my day to day life and encourage me to use my imagination and find new creative ways to do things!
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends. I go running to keep fit and do modern embroidery.
I am CACHE Level 3 diploma for the early years Workforce and I am at the beginning of my career in childcare. I have recently completed my Level 3 Makaton training.
I love working with children, they make me happy and a more positive person in my day to day life and encourage me to use my imagination and find new creative ways to do things!
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends. I go running to keep fit and do modern embroidery.