Kate Grabke – Preschool Manager
Qualification: NVQ LEVEL 3
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: since September 2015 but I have been involved in the preschool for 20 years.
Why did you choose early years as a career: I’m passionate about giving children the opportunity to learn and grow with independence and confidence in Early Years. I believe in encouraging outdoor learning and experiencing nature and incorporating this into their development.
Charley Martyn – Preschool Assistant Manager
Qualification: CACHE LEVEL 3
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since October 2022
Why did you choose early years as a career: I chose a career in childcare because it’s more then a job it’s a chance to be able to make a real difference to the start of a child’s life, it is rewarding and fulfilling to watch them grow and progress and share the enjoyment whilst learning through play.
Katherine Billing – Assistant Business Manager
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since November 2021.
Why did you choose early years as a career: Working behind the scenes of a preschool is very rewarding yet still challenging. Helping manage the preschool to reach its goals and achievements, makes a difference.
Terri Webber – Preschool SENCO Supervisor
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since September 2022
Qualification: NVQ LEVEL 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I have worked in early years for many ears and love being part of helping children grow and develop. I’m passionate about working with families and supporting children with SEN. Forming positive relationships, learning through play and getting outside.
Tasha Oakley – Preschool Supervisor
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since February 2018
Qualification: NVQ LEVEL 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I chose this career path as I love to see them flourish and grow and be part of the journey with them ❤
Laura Watts – Preschool Supervisor
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since March 2022.
Qualification: BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA – Level 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I have worked with children since I left college so my whole adult working life. I choose to work with children because as a creative person I enjoy setting up environments for the children to explore and it’s a really rewarding job watching and helping children grow.
Jess Turner- Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since January 2019
Qualification: CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
Why did you choose early years as a career: I love working with children and making a difference. I love watching their unique personalities grow and develop over time with us.
Chole Fowler- Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since January 2021.
Qualification: BTEC NATIONAL DIPOLMA – Level 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I always knew from a young age that I wanted to work with children, so I chose to study child development at college.
I then started my childcare journey in a nursery in 2010. And moved to Lympstone pre school in 2021.
I’ve had 3 amazing children and still totally love working with children as well as being a mummy!
Ashley O’Hara- Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since January 2024.
Qualification: BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA – Level 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: Since the age of three, I have always wanted to work with children. I’m passionate about giving children the same childhood experiences I had.
Kerry Germon – Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since November 2023
Qualification: HOMEBASED CHILDCARE -Lv 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I love watching children grow and develop their unique personalities whilst they attended our preschool. I love playing and revisiting my childhood games with them and watching them have fun.
Laura Mann- Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Started September 2023
Qualification: Training for NVQ LEVEL 3
Why did you choose early years as a career: I chose this rewarding career in Early Years because it fills my heart with joy seeing children grow and develop their personalities.
Holly Adlem – Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since January 2024
Qualification: Training for NVQ LEVEL 2
Why did you choose early years as a career: I don’t see working in child care as a job, I see it as a joy and being a vital of a child’s early stages is the most amazing experience. I hope that every child I come across, I can help to the best of my ability to grow and learn.
Gillian Maytum – Early Years Practitioner
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since September 2024
Qualification: NNEB (Eqv Level 3)
Why did you choose early years as a career: I have a passion for looking after and developing young children. I enjoy their curiosity and individual characteristics. I enjoy facilitating their creative needs and requirements. Its a joy to watch them get excited during their learning and the environment.
Tracey Mackie – Wrap Around Care Assistant
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since March 2018.
Why did you choose early years as a career: I used to work at Lympstone Primary School and I welcomed to opportunity to continue working with children here at Preschool.
Clare Marlow- Office Administrator
How long have you worked at Lympstone Preschool: Since September 2021 with a recent 2 year relocation and returned September 2024.
Why did you choose early years as a career: Both my children attended this preschool and loved it so I jumped at the chance to be part of the team here to help make a difference at this awesome Preschool. It was such a huge part of my children’s early years and I’m so excited to be part of that now for other children.