Our Staff Members
Croft Pre-School employs seven members of staff, six qualified childcare professionals and one member of staff in Payroll. Our team of staff are very experienced and well established.
Lynn Pre-School Manager (Summer 1994)
Qualifications and training :
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene (Level 2)
- Safeguarding
I have undertaken different sign language training and related SENCO courses. I also attend regular SENCO cluster meetings, with other SENCOs from various settings in our area.
My responsibilities include :
Joint SENCO role with Debbie Being responsible for ICT and the outdoor area. I have two grown up children, both of whom attended Croft. I am enthusiastic about my work, I enjoy watching the children in their development and seeing them grow into independent individuals.
The day to day running of pre school; ensuring the health, safety and well being of the children in our care. I, and the other members of staff at Croft, value the importance of happy confident children; aiding them in their development.

Carolyn Deputy Manager (September 1997)
Qualifications and training :
- Level 3 Childcare
- Paediatric First Aid
- Emergency First Aid At Work (Level 2)
- Food hygiene (Level 2)
- Safeguarding
My responsibilities include :
I am the Safeguarding, and behaviour, co ordinator; therefore I have attended many relevant training courses to help me in these roles. I am enthusiastic and take pride in the work I do. I have two children who both attended Croft.
Louise Playleader (June 2006)
Qualifications and training :
- NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
- Paediatric First Aid (Level 3)
- Food hygiene (Level 2)
- Safeguarding
About Me :
I enjoy my role, I am enthusiastic and take pride in the work I do. I have a daughter who attended Croft.
Kerry Senco (January 2013)
Qualifications and training :
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma for the Children and Young People Workforce
- NVQ Level 2 Helping in schools working with children and young people
- Paediatric First Aid
- Emergency First Aid At Work (Level 2)
- Food hygiene (Level 2)
- Safeguarding
I have also completed training in Ofsted Preparation. I am very keen to attend, and always on the look out for, any other relevant courses
About Me :
I have two children, both attended Croft; during their time at Croft I was a member of the committee.