Kearsley (manager)
A little bit about myself:
I have worked in Childcare since 1995 and have been involved with Udny Station Pre-school and Playgroup since both of my children attended in 2005. I started working here in 2007. I relax by baking a lot and pottering in my wood workshop, and I also enjoy being outside.
Favourite part of the job:
Trying to get glitter in every craft and messy play activity!
My responsibilities at playgroup include:
Making sure all staff, parents and children feel happy and involved.
Favourite animal:
My Tiberian Terrier dog
Favourite colour:
Purple and black.
Sami (Lead Practitioner)
A little bit about myself:
I have worked in early year childcare settings on and off since 2005. I took breaks to have my own two children and to be a full-time mum to them for a while. I have worked at Udny Station Pre-school and Playgroup since 2016.
Favourite part of the job:
I absolutely love doing Arts & Crafts and baking with the children. I love seeing the delight and excitement on their faces when they have completed their projects.
My responsibilities at playgroup include:
I help with planning to ensure that all areas of learning are met and take turns to prepare snack.
Favourite animal:
I don't have a favourite animal as such but I do have my own pets. I have 2 dogs, a cat and a small flock of hens.
Favourite colour:
Red and yellow and pink and green, orange and purple and blue......but mostly pink.
Jude (Practitioner)
A little bit about myself:
I joined the team in 2018 as a support worker working towards the role of practitioner. I previously ran a messy play group for preschool aged children.
I enjoy art, crochet and going on adventures with my 3 children and our smelly old dog.
Favourite part of my job:
Meeting new children and seeing their confidence grow and their personality shine through.
My responsibilities at playgroup include:
In addition to taking turns preparing delicious snacks for the children and ensuring the setting is sparkling clean my main responsibility is to support the development of each individual child in a positive and nurturing way.
Favourite animal:
My favourite animals are alpacas and foxes. Better yet a fox riding an alpaca!
Favourite colour:
My favourite colour is teal. Also known as blue or green or bluey green.
Lynsey (Practitioner)
A little bit about myself:
Hello I'm Lynsey. I have two children and lots of pets! I love to play with my ponies, and take part in arts and crafts!
Favourite part of my job:
I love to take part in arts and crafts, read stories and go to Forest Fridays!
My responsibilities at playgroup include:
Taking turns making snack, caring for the children and supporting their learning.
My favourite animal is:
I don't have a favourite. I love them all! I have four ponies, a cat, a tortoise and fish.
Favourite colour:
Dark green. Although I also like purple and some shades of blue.
Maria (Support Worker)
About me:
My name is Maria. I have two girls called Meredith and Beatrix. Beatrix came to playgroup here from 2014-6. I love sewing, all crafts and art and a really good book.
Favourite part of my job:
Favourite animal:
Owl
Favourite colour:
Green