Meet The Team
The People That Make It Happen
Management Staff
Sheila Tong
Business Manager | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Qualification: Level 5
Hi I'm Sheila and I oversee the day to day running of the Charity for the Beaver Community Trust; I help with the day-to-day running of both Kiddie Kapers nursery and our Light Bites cafe. I have a background in finance and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Studies. I have been employed by the trust since 2005 and you may find me in the rooms playing with the children! There isn't much I don't like, however, my favourite things are any form of craft and finding new projects to make and watching Youtube.
Tracy Pierce
Head of Nursery | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Qualification: Level 3 (Studying towards Level 5)
Hi, my name is Tracy. I have worked at Kiddie Kapers for a year and a half now and love working here. I have worked in early years since 2003 and currently hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, I am also studying towards my level 5. I am the room leader in Owls and SENCo for the setting and my goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for all our children. I am enthusiastic and always ready for a challenge. In my own time I love spending time with my family including the animals we have at home. My favourite animal is an elephant, but my house is not big enough for one of them. If you would like to discuss any aspect of your child’s care please come and see me.
Karyn Menning
Deputy Head of Nursery | SENCo | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Qualification: Early Years Teacher & Level 5
Hello, my name is Karyn. I have recently returned to the Kiddie Kapers team after completing my teacher training. Before leaving Kiddie Kapers, I was a room leader for around 6 years and worked across the nursery during my time here. I currently hold a Level 5 in Childhood Studies and completed my PGCE in 2021 so I am now a qualified teacher. Although I left Kiddie Kapers to complete my teacher training, I prefer being nursery based, then with the older children, so I am very excited to be back as room leader in Foxes class. I really enjoy helping our little ones to become as 'school ready' as they possibly can be. I really enjoy thinking about and getting involved in lots of different activities, especially crafts and messy play. In my free time, I spend a lot of time with my family and friends. I go swimming at least three times a week and enjoy trips to the cinema to see the newest films.
I am the family liaison officer for the nursery and am always happy to discuss any issues, ideas or concerns you may have.
Business Support
Jasmine Tippett
Business Support Lead
"I am level 2 qualified in Childcare so you may sometimes see me in the rooms playing with the children, but I work in the office. I like playing video games and watching and singing along to Disney films and songs"
Laura Musat
Business Support
"I enjoy spending time with my little girl exploring the local woods, beaches and country parks. We also love watching films together"
Hedgehogs Staff
Debbie Andrews | Room Leader
Qualification : Level 3 | Designated Safe Guarding Lead
"I love animals, particularly cats. I enjoy diamond painting, crochet and spending time with family and friends. I like angels and inspirational quotes"
Natalie Seymour | Early Years Educator
Qualification: Level 3
"I love unicorns and white tigers. I also love taking part in running in my spare time and taking part in running races in memory of my Grandad"
Rebecca Ansell | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 3
"I love cats and going on walks and spending time with my family"
Badgers Staff
Pramilla Limbu | Room Lead - Wed, Thu & Fri
Qualification : Level 3
"I enjoy spending time with my family and going for a walk with my daughter and my dog"
Marie Aykac | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 2
"I enjoy being with my family, going out for meals. I enjoy a little bit of gardening and some shopping and I like elephants as they bring you good luck"
Felicity Smissen | Room Lead - Mon & Tue
Qualification : Level 3
Vacancy | Early Years Educator
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Marie Cavanagh
Early Years Educator | Qualification: Level 3
"I love all things creative: music, dance, crochet and cardmaking. Spending time with family and friends is precious"
Hollie Richards | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 2
"I like to go the gym - doing dance classes, keeping fit and I sing every so often and go out and see my friends"
Owls Staff
Katie Ray | Room Lead & Trainee SENCo
Qualification : Level 3 | Designated Safeguarding Lead
"I love craft and messy play at nursery. At home I enjoy days out with my family"
Noah Potter | Early Years Educator
Qualification: Level 2
"I love playing and watching football, I support Arsenal. My biggest fear is frogs. I like playing my playstation and chilling at home"
Julie Iszard | Early Years Support
Qualification : Unqualified
"I like spending time with my family and friends. I love animals, especially cats and donkeys. I enjoy messy play at nursery"
Kim Simmons | Early Years Educator
Qualification: Level 3
"I enjoy craft activities and gardneing and spending time with friends. I love monkeys"
Foxes Staff
Karyn Menning | Room Lead & Deputy Head of Nursery
Qualification: Early Years Teacher
"I enjoy going swimming or to the cinema or to the beach in my spare time. My favourite animals are penguins"
Samantha Harrison
Early Years Educator | Qualification: L3 Apprentice
"I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going camping and to the beach"
Margaret Monk | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 4
"I like being with my family and friends. I like gardening, walking, reading, knitting and sewing"
Tracy Wratten | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 3
"I enjoy reading, walking, visiting historical places and spending time with my family. I like having sleepovers with my grandchildren and gardening"
Sarah Brockman | Early Years Educator
Qualification : Level 3
"I enjoy going out with family and friends, eating out, walks and visiting new places"
Lunch Time Staff
Tracy Relf
Early Years Support
"I love spending time with my family. I enjoy making things with my Cricut machine and doing anything creative"
Lyndsay Chapman | Early Years Support
Qualification : Unqualified
"I love walking my dog and listening to music"
Michelle Spendiff | Early Years Support
Qualification : Unqualified
"I love spending time with my family and walking my dog and gardening"
Support Staff
Rose Horton | Cafe Supervisor
"I like beach-combing, sightseeing and spending quality time with my family and friends"
Ryan Smith | Maintenance
"I like to repair and modify cars, and going to car events. I spend time with my family and take my son out. I like to play Xbox, my favourite game is Forza Horizon because I like drifting. I also like to cook good food and try different recipes"
Sharon May | Cafe Assistant
"I enjoy doing puzzle books and watching TV soaps"
Selina Thornley | Bank Cafe Assistant
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