Dedicated to Kaleidoscope our team of qualified staff are what makes our pre-school great.
Kind, caring and motivated, our ladies will nurture your child through their early years’ education.
Lauren
Pre school Manager
Our Manager joined Kaleidoscope in 2021 and has a Level 3 qualification in Childcare along with being one of our two designated Safeguarding Officers. Lauren has worked in the childcare sector for over 10 years and also has a vast array of management experience both in and out of the sector. Lauren has two little boys at home and prides herself on parent involvement and parent/practitioner relationships.
Karen Deputy Manager
Our Setting manager Karen joined Kaleidoscope in 2009, Karen has a Level 3 qualification in childcare and Level 2 in Understanding Autism, Karen also holds a certificate in Prevent training, safeguarding and is paediatric first aid trained. Karen is a busy mum of three and enjoys playing cricket in the summer months!
Vicky SENCO
Vicky joined us in January 2018 and is our SENDCO. Vicky holds a level 3 in childcare and shows a keen interest in working with children with additional needs. Vicky is also up to date with her paediatric first aid and has completed Prevent training. Vicky is a mum of three children and has two fur babies! Vicky is also a keen baker and keeps us supplied with treats!
Des Acting deputy Manager/third in charge & Nature Explorer Leader
Des holds a QTS (qualified teacher status) and is our outside Nature Explorer Leader. Des has been with us since September 2017 and holds a certificate in Prevent training, safeguarding and is also paediatric first aid trained. Des has two boys and is also well into her sports, in particular cricket and most recently has started to go swimming in the sea in the winter!!! Brave lady!
Helen Voluntary Supervisor
Helen joined Kaleidoscope in 2008 and is our Voluntary Supervisor and SENCO Support. Holding a Level 3 in Childcare, Helen is up to date with her a paediatric first aid and has completed her Prevent training. Helen, a mum of two, enjoys arts and crafts in her spare time as well as leading weekly cubs sessions.
Kelly
Level 2 supervisor
Kelly has now completed her level 2 supervisor training. Kelly is up to date with her paediatric first aid and safeguarding training. Kelly is not only a busy mum of four but she also has another job in a care home, which means Kelly is great at multi tasking!
Michelle
Level 3 supervisor
Michelle has joined our team having completed her apprenticeship at another local setting, Michelle is fully first aid trained and is already getting stuck in with our routines and activities! Michelle enjoys baking and spending time at the seaside with her son collecting shells.
Ella
Committee Chair
Jenny
Office Administrator, Health and Safety Officer & Occasional Room helper
You’ll mainly see her in the office, so any questions please ask! Jenny is a mum of two young girls and has a passion for being ‘crafty’ by making things at home.
She also loves spending time outdoors and has completed her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award!
Katie
Childcare assistant – Bank staff
Hi, my name is Katie and I am a mum to 4 children. I have a love for animals, most of all my dogs and tortoises at home. I love to do arts and crafts, so you will often find me at the art table. I started at the preschool in April 2025, as bank staff, and now work 2 days per week. I am looking forward to starting my Level 2 course after Christmas.
Kaleidoscope Committee
- Kaleidoscope Pre-school is managed by an active committee of parents and affiliate members.
- The committee will meet regularly to discuss and agree the operational activities of the pre-school.
- The committee will meet annually to agree members, agree accounts and approve the Development Plan of Action for the coming year.
- The pre-school is a registered charity and operates on a not-for-profit basis.
Staff Training & Employment
We arrange training opportunities for staff and volunteers to enable them to develop their skills and practise which will in turn enable the children to flourish.
When required posts are advertised and all applicants are considered on merit, regardless of colour, race, gender or any disabilities. The applicant that best meets the criteria will be offered the post subject to references and checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally CRB).
