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St.Marks's Pre-School
"Offering the highest standard of care and education at affordable prices"
Here at St. Mark's we understand the importance of children's safety and learning.
All our staff are highly qualified and experienced to ensure the best care and learning possible. All staff are first aid trained and all hold a level 2 qualification in food hygiene. All our staff are passionate, caring and enthusiastic practitioners.
Sarah - Manager
Nursery Owner
Meet Sarah!
Sarah is the manager and co-owner at St. Marks Pre-school.
Sarah is a qualified Early Years Teacher.
Sarah is also our SENDCO Lead.
Sarah is first aid trained and holds a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
"I have worked in early years ever since leaving college 16 years ago. I have experience working with babies and children aged 0-5 years old. I left college in 2018 with a level 3 in Childcare qualification and went on to work full time in a nursery. Since then, I have gone on to complete my level 4, 5 & 6 in Early Years! Then in 2018 I qualified from Edge Hill University as an Early Years Teacher with a grade of Outstanding! Throughout the years I have always worked within early years; working my way up to managerial roles. In 2018, Carla and myself opened St marks Preschool and we’ve never looked back! I have two of my own children and when I’m not at preschool or at home being a Mum and wife, I enjoy going on walks and exploring locations such as the Lake District!”
Carla - Deputy Manager
Nursery Owner
Meet Carla!
Carla is St. Marks Pre-school Deputy Manager and Co Owner.
Carla is also the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Carla holds an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Development
Carla is first aid trained and holds a Level 3 qualification in Food Hygiene.
"I have over 12 years experience working in the child care sector. Within this time I have worked with children aged from 6 months to 5 year old. I have worked as an early years practitioner, and worked my way up to a managerial role. I also have experience working within the foundation stage of a school, where I worked with children in Pre-school and reception. It was within the school that I found a passion and a skill for teaching phonics! Which led me to create and implement St. Mark's sessions of phonics for our three/four year olds, and also support our younger children develop their early literacy skills. I am a very creative person and use this skill to create fun and stimulating activities and an environment to help children develop and reach their full potential! I am very passionate about offering the highest standard of learning, care and teaching to each child and enjoy watching them meeting their potential! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. In September 2024 I will be absent from preschool for a short time while I go on maternity leave to have my first baby girl."
Joanne - Nursery Practitioner
Meet Joanne
Joanne is a nursery practitioner here at St Mark's Preschool
In September, Joanne will be taking on the role as Deputy Manger while Carla is on her Maternity leave
Joanne holds a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Development
Joanne holds a Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene and is paediatric first aid trained.
"I have worked in retail for 13 years when I decided to take the plunge and have a change in career. Child care is always something I have been passionate about, with having young children in my family, I found myself interested in providing fun and engaging activities that supported their development. In March 2020 I enrolled on to the Child Development course. In September 2020 I completed work experience at St Mark's Preschool while working towards a NVQ level 3 in childcare and Development. In March 2021, I began to work at St Mark's Preschool as a member of the team! I love working at St Mark's Preschool, I finally feel like I am where I am meant to be! Working with children everyday is rewarding, knowing that I have made and continue to make a difference in the children's lives makes everything feel worth while. In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family, going for walks with our dogs and having family days out! I have two children of my own, Chloe and Alfie and Harry "
Cerys -Nursery Practitioner
Meet Cerys!
Cerys is a Nursery practitioner here at St Mark's Preschool
Cerys holds her NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Development
Cerys holds a Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene and is paediatric first aid trained.
"After recently completing my training and gaining my experience here at St Mark's Preschool, I am proud to say I have now completed my NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Development and I am now a qualified nursery practitioner. I am keen to work with children, help them learn and grow! I am looking forward to making a positive impact on the children in my care, watching the progress they make during their time at St Mark's. When I applied for the position at St Marks, I loved how they take all the children on regular outings into the environment, I am loving being a part of this. In my spare time, I like to spend my time with my family and friends."
Lauren - Nursery Practitioner
Meet Lauren!
Lauren is a nursery practitioner here at St Mark's Preschool.
Lauren has a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Development. Lauren holds a Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene and is paediatric first aid trained.
"I have worked in childcare for over 5 years. I began in 2018 when I left school and headed to college to complete level 3 in childcare and development. After 6 month of college I decided that I wanted to learn on the job so I started my apprenticeship in a nursery at the start of 2019. Over my 4 years of experience I have worked with children from a range of ages starting from 6 months up to 5 years. From this, I have lots of experience within the different age ranges and I can adapt and develop activities to suit the children’s abilities and stage of development. In July 2020 I qualified with and achieved my NVQ level 3. From then, I went on to be room leader in a busy toddler room. I have always been interested in working with children since being young, I have a big family and grew up around my nieces and nephews, always offering to help look after them. In February 2023, I joined the St Mark's team and I am loving it! In my spare time I enjoy going for walks with my dog Frank and spending time with my friends doing things such as going to the beach.
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