Our team.

Our team is a carefully selected, skilled and passionate team.

We all work together in one room, allowing consistency for the children even if a team member is off. We all play a big part in ensuring that Hopscotch is the best place for children to be, working hard to create an exciting and welcoming environment. The team are always bursting with new ideas of how to make the children’s day of learning, fun and exciting.

Lucy

Nursery Owner/Manager - Level 3 - First Aid Trained - Safeguarding Lead

I have been able to fulfil this dream of mine by having an amazing team of practitioners that are so passionate about their day to day role. We are always looking of ways in which we can improve our provision but It has been amazing to see so many children and their families  leave happy and ready for school and every year we feel proud of all the things children have achieved with us. 

Mathilda

Nursery Manager - Level 6 - First Aid Trained - Safeguarding Lead

Hello! I've been working at Hopscotch since 2014, initially looking after the preschool children. I qualified in 2006 gaining my NVQ level 3 and years later went onto graduate gaining a degree in Early Years Education in 2014 from Bath Spa University. I love my job, every day is different and you gain a real sense of achievement working alongside such brilliant minds, which are continuously developing. I feel we are privileged to be a part of this and it’s important for me and the rest of the team to use this opportunity to help them develop to reach their full potential in life. Studies have shown that through helping children develop their self-confidence and self-esteem early on, they gain higher achievements later on in life.

Em Ish - Toddlers

Deputy Manager - Level 3 - First Aid Trained - Safeguarding Lead

Before I joined Hopscotch in 2016, I was working as a qualified, full time Norland Nanny in London since 2008. I have also travelled to work as a Nanny in Abu Dhabi and the Cayman Islands. I have always enjoyed working with children and find them such a joy to be around. Hopscotch is lovely Nursery to work in and I feel very privileged to work amongst such lovely girls.

Kimmie-Bear - Babies/Preschool

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hello! I have been working at Hopscotch since 2011 and I am so happy here! I have a real passion for working with children and enjoy following the children's lead in exploring our imaginations and creativity (unleashing the child within me).
The children become part of such a wonderful family and I feel privileged to be a part of it. I really do feel that I have the best job in the world!

Jo - Rising 3’s

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hi, my name is Jo and I’ve been working at Hopscotch since 2019.  Working with children runs in my family – as far back as my great-Nan! I believe that it is a real privilege to be involved in a child’s early years and that we, as practitioners, have a responsibility to begin that process of giving every individual child the confidence and belief that they can be anything they want to be, and doing anything they want to do.

At home I am kept busy by my young dog, cat and regularly caring for my baby niece and 3 year old nephew, but when I get the chance I love doing arts and crafts, being outdoors and reading.

Em Willis - Babies

Nursery Assistant - First Aid Trained

Hey, I’ve been with Hopscotch since 2019. I am a mother of three and have always had a passion for working with children. I am very much looking forward to learning more about children’s development and seeing them achieve their miles stones in their early stages of life.

Emily S - Preschool

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hello! I have been working with Children since I gained my level 3 in 2018 and joined Hopscotch in 2022. I love working with children to get to know their amazing personalities and watch them learn and grow! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and 3 younger brothers as well as doing lots of reading!

Lisa - Preschool

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hi,

I have been working with children since 2015!

I consider myself to be a fun-loving character, passionate about children and being able to support them to have the best possible starts in life! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in my kitchen, baking up delicious treats or if I’m not there you’ll find me out exploring a new city. I love to travel and would like to see as much of the world as possible!

Cheslea - Babies

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hello! I have been working at Hopscotch since 2019 and love to help the children develop. I love having fun with them and watching their personalities shine as they become more confident. 

Issie - Babies

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hi, I’m Isabel and I’ve been with Hopscotch since 2020. I’m passionate about working with children and love to watch them grow and develop. I found the love for working with children when taking care of my younger sister and cousins. I really enjoy working at Hopscotch, interacting with the children while also developing my knowledge. 

Kaysie - Babies/Toddlers

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - Babies/Toddlers

‘Hi! I'm a level 3 qualified nursery practitioner. I really wanted to join the childcare workers because I really love the idea of watching children grow and meet all their milestones in nursery. I also really enjoy making the children’s day at nrusery as fun as they can be.

Jenni - Toddlers/Rising 3’s

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 - First Aid Trained

Hi

I have been a nursery practitioner since 2017, achieving my level 2 and looking forward to progressing in my career. I believe helping children is one of the most rewarding jobs, watching them grow and achieve their goals makes me feel proud and reminds me why I do it :) 

Jemma

Early Years Assistant

Hi!

I love working with children and interacting with each child differently, watching them show all their different skills and helping me to learn so many new things. Watching children get involved, helping one another and enjoying life makes me determined to be the best at childcare I can be.

Jess

Early Years Apprentice

Hello!

I love working with children because I find it really exciting and love to play, sing and do all sorts of activities with them. I am currently doing a level 2 apprenticeship and find it really fun!