At Little Stars we value our staff very highly and all of our staff have a wide range of experiences and qualifications in childcare. Their primary role is to care for your child. All staff have a CRB check before joining out team. (CRB – Criminal Records Bureau).
Manager: Debbie Debbie has been NNEB qualified since 1996. Debbie joined us in August 2004 as Deputy Manager and was then promoted to Manager in November 2006. Previous to this Debbie spent eight years at another private day nursery working with babies and toddlers. During this time she was promoted to Senior Nursery Nurse and then to Deputy Manager. Debbie also holds a Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Management, a Leadership and Management Certificate, Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management and a Level 5 in Early Childhood Studies. Debbie is currently working towards a BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Relief Manager: Joanna Joanna is currently working towards a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Joanna gained her Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) in 1993 and began her nursery career in a sixteen place day nursery before moving to a thirty place nursery which she managed for five and a half years. Joanna has been involved with Little Stars right from the initial planning stages and managed the nursery until November 2006. Joanna decided to reduce her hours and has now taken on the role as Relief Manager.
Office Manager:Shazia Shazia joined Little Stars in April 2008. Shaziaq works full time as part of our management team.
Senior Nursery Practitioner: Deborah Deborah Joined Little Stars in March 2009 and works full time based in the Shooting Stars Room. Deborah holds a Level 3 NVQ in Children?s Care, Learning and Development and has 9 years previous experience working in a nursery. Deborah is currently working towards a Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice.
Room Leader: Sarah Sarah joined Little Stars in January 2004 as a student and once she had completed the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education in September 2004 Sarah became a full time member of staff. Sarah is based in the Shining stars room.
Room Leader: Caroline Caroline joined Little Stars in July 2008 and works full time in the Super Stars Room. Caroline is acting Room Leader while Karina is on maternity leave. Caroline holds a NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Nursery Assistant: Caroline Caroline works full time in the Shining Stars Room attending college on a Tuesday, where she is working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Children?s Care & Development. Caroline holds a NVQ Level 2 in Children?s Care & Development.
Nursery Assistant: Carrie Carrie joined us in January 2007 working full time in the Starburst room. Carrie now works in various rooms where needed. Carrie has a Level 2 qualification in Childcare.
Nursery Assistant: Roswana Roswana has worked in various rooms since joining Little Stars in April 2007 and has gained experience working with different age groups. Roswana is currently working towards a Level 2 in Pre – School Practice.
Nursery Assistant: Sheba Sheba joined us as a part time member of staff in October 2004 and has gained experience working with the various age groups. Sheba has an NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Nursery Assistant: Margaret Margaret has been working at Little Stars since November 2006 providing lunch cover and has many years experience prior to this running a playgroup.
Nursery Assistant: Ekaterina Ekaterina joined Little Stars in April 2009 and works part time in various rooms as needed. Ekaterina has a Linguistic Degree in German and English. ‘Currently on maternity leave’
Nursery Assistant: Nadiya Nadiya Joined Little Stars in February 2009 and works part time in various rooms as needed.
Nursery Practitioner: Charlotte Charlotte joined Little Stars in June 2009 and works part time in various rooms as needed. Charlotte holds a Level 3 certificate in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. ** Currently on Maternity leave
Nursery Assistant: Atiyyah Attiyah joined Little Stars in March 2008 & works part-time in Bright Stars Room. Attiyah has experience working in nurseries since November 2005. Attiyah is currently working towards a CACHE Foundation in Childcare Level 2.
Administration Assistant: Chris Chris has worked at Little Stars since we opened in September 2003. Chris spent three and a half years working in the Starburst room before becoming the admin assistant in July 2007. Chris will occasionally be working in the rooms as a relief member of staff.
Nursery Assistant: Gulnaz Gulnaz joined Little Stars in March 2010 and works part time in various rooms where needed. Gulnaz is currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Childcare.
Nursery Assistant: Melnaz Mehnaz joined Little Stars in March 2010 and works part time in various rooms where needed. Mehnaz is currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Childcare.
Room Leader: Emma Emma joined Little Stars in September 2008 and works full time as Room Leader in the Starburst Room. Emma holds a NVQ Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Nursery Practitioner: Claire Claire joined Little Stars in July 2008 and works full time in the Super Stars Room. Claire holds a BTEC Diploma in Early Years. ** Claire will be on maternity leave from November 2009
Nursery Practitioner: Hussina Hussina joined Little Stars in June 2008 on a part time basis working in various rooms as needed. Hussina has a BA Honours Degree in Sociology with Psychology and now works in the Bright Stars Room. Hussina is currently working towards a Level 3 qualification in childcare
Nursery Practitioner: Alison Alison joined Little Stars in August 2008 and works in the Shooting Stars Room. Alison holds a BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing and a BTEC First Diploma in Caring. Alison has many years experience working in day nurseries and as a Childrens Nanny.
Nursery Practitioner: Debs Debs joined Little Stars in October 2008 and works full time in the various room where needed. Debs holds a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Early Years and Education. Debs has previous experience working in a private day nursery.
Nursery Practitioner: Sharon Sharon joined Little Stars in May 2004 and worked full time in the Shining Stars Room, Sharon has a City and Guilds Early Years Care and Education Level 3 Qualification and has previous experience working in nurseries. Sharon is currently working part time in various rooms.
Nursery Practitioner: Lisa Lisa joined Little Stars in January 2009 and works full time in the Shining Stars Room. Lisa has a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and is currently working towards a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Nursery Practitioner: Rebecca Rebecca joined Little Stars in January 2009 and works full time in the Shooting Stars Room. Rebecca has previous experience working with young children and has a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education. ** Rebecca will be on maternity leave from October 2009
Nursery Practitioner: Kayleigh Kayleigh joined Little Stars in July 2009 and works full time in the Shooting Stars Room. Kayleigh holds a BTEC National Diploma Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Nursery Practitioner: Kerry Kerry joined Little Stars in November 2009 and works in various rooms where needed. Kerry holds a Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Kerry has previous experience working with young children as a Nanny.
Nursery Practitioner: Emma Emma Joined Little Stars in January 2010 and works part time in various rooms when needed. Emma holds and CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education. Emma has previous experience working with young children in a pre-school.
Nursery Practitioner: Philippa Philippa holds a Cache Level 3 in Childcare and Education and has previous experience working in a day nursery. Philippa joined us as a member of staff in January 2010 and works full time in the Starburst Room.
Nursery Practitioner: Kathy Kathy joined Little Stars in April 2007 and worked part time in various rooms. Kathy is now based in the Bright Stars Room where she works full time. Kathy holds an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childcare & Education. Kathy is currently working towards a BA Honours in Childcare.
Cook: Carol Carol joined us in May 2005 and prepares and cooks, nutritious meals for the children. Carol has a vast amount of experience from running her own catering business.
Cooks Assistant: Gulzarin Gulzarin joined Little Stars in June 2009 and works part time as our cook’s assistant.
