I have always wanted to work with children and in 1996 I started my career in childcare as a Nursery Nurse. In January 2000 I started working at Lakeview Children’s nursery and was then promoted to nursery manager in 2004. In 2007 I completed my NVQ level 4 whilst having a family of my own.My ambition has always been to own my own nursery and in January 2008 I was giving this very opportunity.

I have worked at Lakeview Children’s Nursery since November 2013 and have twenty years’ experience in childcare and education.

Ducklings Room Supervisor – Green group I started working at Lakeview Nursery in 2013 after gaining my Level 3 qualification.

Ducklings Room - Purple Group I have been at LakeView Children's Nursery since 2001 with two short breaks in between. I love coming to work with the babies and I love to see them grow into confident young people.

Assistant Manager & Ducks Room Supervisor – Blue Group I started working at Lakeview in 2021. I gained my BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies in 2012.

Ducks Room Supervisor - Pink Group I started in Lakeview in October 2017.

Modern Apprentice - Ducks Room I started in Lakeview in 2021 working towards my Level 3 qualification.

Assistant Manager & Swans Supervisor – Green Group I started work at Lakeview in May 2013. I completed my Level 2 in Management and Leadership in 2017.

Swans Room Supervisor - Orange Group I have worked at Lakeview since 2013.

Swans Room - Blue Group I have been at Lakeview Nursery since 2018, I am level 3 qualified in learning and development. I have been in Childcare for over 4 years in an educational setting and 2 years in a residential setting.

Swans Room - Purple Group I have worked at Lakeview Nursery since 2008.

Swans Room- Pink Group I am 28 years old and I started working at Lakeview in September 2014.

Swan's Room- Yellow Group I started working at Lakeview in 2019 as a Modern Apprentice and am due to qualify in 2021.

Modern Apprentice - Swans Room

Pre-School Supervisor – Orange Group I qualified in 2007 when I completed my BTEC Level 3 in Early Years Education at Burnley College. I went on to complete my BA HONS in Primary Education at Edge Hill University.

Pre School Room Supervisor - Yellow Group I started working at Lakeview Nursery in September 2007, shortly after gaining my Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

Pre School – Green Group I qualified in June 2008 and attended Craven College. I have worked at Lakeview for 9 years. I started working in the baby room and then moved onto the Swans which I love.

Pre-School Room – Pink group I have worked at Lakeview nursery for two years as a modern apprentice and I am now a qualified member of staff.

Pre School – Blue Group I have worked within Early Years since leaving school in 2003. I currently work in Pre-School and I'm also the Nursery SENCO.

Modern Apprentice - Pre School Room

Assistant Manager & Pre School Room Supervisor (Currently On Maternity) I have worked at Lakeview for almost three years. I work in the Pre-school room but I also have responsibilities in the office.