Our Team
Harlington Village Pre-school & Wrap Around Care is run by a committed and dedicated team of staff and a voluntary, parent-led committee. We pride ourselves in our ‘open-door’ policy and aim to work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs of every child are met.
Our Staff
Sarah
Setting Manager
CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
Designated SENCo
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aid
L2 in Food Safety in Catering
I have worked in childcare since the start of 2016 and have experience of working with babies and children from 6 months - 5 years of age. I completed my CACHE level 3 early years educator qualification whilst working at a private day nursery. I have now achieved a Level 4 childcare qualification. I have 2 children of my own. As a family we enjoy trips to the farm, exploring woodlands, swimming and visiting friends and family.
Danielle
Deputy Manager
CACHE L3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Foundation Degree in Early Years
BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Education (Level 6 equivalent)
Paediatric First Aid
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
L2 Food safety & hygiene in Catering
I have worked with Early years children for the past 15 years, in a variety of different settings. I love working with this age group, and believe young children learn through play and learning form others, in an environment that instils wonder and engages their natural curiosity.
I started as a nursery practitioner and have worked my way up to a room leader, and now a Deputy Manager, gaining my BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Education on the way, after completing my L3 and Foundation Degree in Early years
I have 2 daughters and during my home time I enjoy looking after our horses with my daughters, spending time with family and friends, walking round the countryside with our dog, reading, and watching films.
Becki
Business Administrator
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
L2 in Food Safety in Catering
I have a Level 3 in childcare and previously worked as a Childminder & a HR Business Partner. I have worked at HVPS/WAC since 2014 firstly as Co-Chairperson, then as a Childcare Practitioner and now Business Administrator which involves overseeing the administration and occasionally covering in the setting. I have two children of my own who love the outdoors and camping. In my spare time I enjoy running with my dog.
Bernie
Leader
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
L1 in Food Safety in Catering
I have worked in childcare for 25+ years, I am Mum to Connor and my proudest achievement! I look after my niece and nephews at weekends. I have worked in a variety of roles from a Summer play scheme leader, family worker to a teaching assistant in a reception class. I have a level 3 childcare qualification. I enjoy watching Luton Town football club, doing yoga and eating any food!!!
Jess
Assistant
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
L2 in Food Safety in Catering
I have a level 3 childcare qualification and I have worked with children for over 8 years. I have 3 children of my own. I especially enjoy joining in with the children for arts and crafts and outside play.
Aimee
Assistant
CACHE Level 2 in Childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
I have worked with children for over 10 years including running the local playgroup and nannying to lovely twins who live locally. I would like to carry on my studies in Early Years and further my child development knowledge. I am also taking part in F.A training to be a coach for the local football team, attached to the school. I am passionate and enthusiastic and I love to dress up and entertain children and families. I have two children myself and we love swimming, being outdoors and snuggling up to a good movie at the end of the day.
Mandy
Assistant
NNEB Nursery Nursing
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
I have lived in Harlington for over 30 years and my own children used to attend this preschool. I am a qualified nursery nurse and worked at the pre-school when they were young for ten years. I have worked in various roles with children and families since then but It's lovely to be back working in the local community again! My favourite things to do with the children are sharing stories and craft activities. I enjoy gardening, swimming and spending time with my family.
Kelly
WAC Assistant
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
L2 in Food Safety & Hygiene in Catering
My family and I have lived in Harlington for 11 years. I have 3 children of my own, all of whom have attended the Pre-School and Lower School. I joined the WAC team in April 2022. I throughly enjoy taking care of the children at the end of their school day.
In my spare time I like long walks with my dog and spending as much time as possible with my family and friends.
Esther
Chairperson
I am Esther Roche current Chairperson of HVPS. My background is in dental related fields including training, business development, compliance and management.
I have been a part of the setting for several years initially as a parent and now as the Chairman of what is an excellent preschool.
I am very much looking forward to meeting most of you during the academic year. Should you have any questions for me I can be contacted through pre school.
Amanda
Vice Chair
I have two young children.
I have lived in Harlington a long time and I work in mental health, specialising in working with young people. I’ve been on the committee a few years and really enjoy the work we’ve been able to do together to support this wonderful Pre School and the amazing staff.
Keely
Treasurer
We have lived in Harlington for 9 years and have used Preschool and Wrap Around Care for our eldest child during this time. I joined the Committee in 2019 and became Treasurer the following year. My career is in physical activity and health, but it is great to be involved in the running of this business to really support it to grow and thrive for the benefit of our children and the local community.
Committee Members
Jessica Bayntun
Christina Foster
Sarah Daly
Rebecca Swain
Anna Vaughan
Faye Hughes