Our team of qualified early education practitioners look after up to 30 children in the setting (24 on a Friday). Our children are all in our ‘Butterflies class’.
Management
Laura
Preschool ManagerHi, I am Laura. I have worked in childcare for 15 years and have my Level 4 qualification in Early Years Practice. I am the Safeguarding Lead Practitioner and have my Paediatric First Aid training.
I absolutely love my job and am passionate about providing good quality care to children in the local area.
Cathy
Deputy ManagerHi, I’m Cathy and I have worked with children for over 30 years.
I am a qualified teacher, and wanted to carry on working with children after retiring in December 2019. I love being outside with the children (I am a trained forest school leader), and in my spare time enjoy gardening, running and sewing (not at the same time!)
Hazel
Room LeaderMy name is Hazel. I have an Early Years Level 3 Childcare qualification and have worked with children for many years, including working with Preschool aged children, and also setting up and running a Rainbow Guide Unit. I am the SENCO lead practitioner for the Preschool and Paediatric First Aid trained and am the Room Leader.
It is a privilege and pleasure to be able to support and observe the children through their developmental journey and I particularly enjoy messy play, reading stories, supporting the children with their social and communication skills and having lots of fun!
Butterflies
Karlie
Childcare PractitionerI’m Karlie and I’m a mother of two children. I’m qualified in Childcare & Education at Level 3, and have over 20 years’ experience working with children from 3 months to Preschool age.
I love working with children and find it incredibly rewarding, especially when you observe them learning a new skill, and I enjoy their interesting conversations! I enjoy reading and long walks in my spare time.
Sammi
Childcare PractitionerHi My name is Sammi. I have worked in childcare ever since I was seventeen years old. I have my Level 3 qualification in Early Years Learning and Development. I have two children of my own and my favourite thing to do with the children is to sing songs.
Katie
Childcare PractitionerHi, my name is Katie. I have my Level 2 childcare qualification and have experience working within the Early Years Foundation Stage. I believe that every child is unique and I am passionate about providing high quality learning opportunities to all children. I love supporting children and watching them develop through play and playful teaching. I am a mum to two boys and dedicate my weekends to watching football. I love watching my sons team play – win or loose, rain or shine, I will always be there cheering them on.
Kayla
Childcare PractionerHi, my name is Kayla. I joined Blofield Preschool in March 2023 and am currently studying for my Level 3 Early Years qualification (I am already Level 2 qualified). I absolutely love working with young children and sparking within them a love for learning, in addition to helping build their confidence and self-belief. I especially enjoy reading with the children, creating exciting tuff trays and cooking with the children. In my own time I enjoy long walks, baking and spending time with my family.
Katie
Childcare PractitionerHi my name is Katie. I joined the Preschool in January 2024, and has a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and is currently at University doing Childhood Studies, Specialising in Education, whilst working with us part-time. She has worked/volunteered with children for four years and loves helping little ones grow and thrive, and building up their confidence and self-esteem! In her spare time she enjoys dancing, spending time with her friends and family and taking her dog on walks to the park!
Abbie
Childcare PractitionerMy name is Abbie. I completed my Level 2 childcare qualification at Blofield Preschool and hope to do my Level 3 in the future. I cover the lunchtime period at the Preschool, and enjoy reading and singing with the children, and seeing them develop and gain confidence.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and going on walks with my dog.
Support
Jo
AdministratorI’m Jo and I’m the Administrator for the Preschool. After working for over 20 years in the financial services industry, I joined the Preschool in February 2017.
My duties include: claiming funding for parents; producing parent invoices; maintaining our session lists and waiting lists; looking after our email account; writing our half-termly newsletter, and lots, lots more.
I am married with a daughter, and we live in Thorpe St Andrew.
Our Committee
Without a volunteer Committee of at least 6 members, the Preschool would legally have to shut down.
Please consider getting involved in your child’s Preschool experience, and join the Committee. The Committee looks after the HR, Health and Safety and Treasury functions of the Preschool, as well as fundraising for new equipment.
Rebecca
Committee ChairpersonHi, my name is Rebecca and I’m the Chairperson of the Preschool Committee. My daughter currently attends the Preschool and I joined the Committee because I wanted to be actively involved in the place where she spends some of her time. For my day job, I lead a non-profit organisation and I hope that some of my professional skills are useful in my committee role. In my spare time (when I manage to get any!) I’m an oil painter and writer.
Megan
Committee TreasurerHello, I’m Megan. I joined the committee in September 2024 when my first daughter started at the Preschool and I am the Treasurer for the Preschool. I also have a younger daughter who will attend the Preschool when she is old enough. I have no experience in education and work in the development/housing industry however I wanted to join the committee to use some of my organisational and professional skills and to be actively involved to help with the running of the Preschool while my daughter is there. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful preschool in our community.
Ella
Committee MemberHi my name is Ella. I joined the committee in 2024, my son currently attends the preschool and my daughter is due to start September 2025. I have a background in early years, I worked in a pre school for 8 years and currently work for a company providing wrap around care for primary schools in Norwich. I joined the committee as I wanted to have an active role in my children’s educations and ensure that the pre school continues for years to come.
Lydia
Committee memberMy name is Lydia and I joined the Committee in September 2024 when my daughter started at the Preschool. I’m a nurse by trade but I am currently on maternity leave and thought that I could use some of my time to give back and support the Preschool by being part of the Committee. The Committee plays a huge role in the running of the Preschool and I am really enjoying getting involved to help organise fundraising events.
Zofia
Committee SecretaryHi my name is Zofia. I joined the Committee when my son started at the Preschool in September 2023. I wanted to contribute to the team running the Preschool because I know how important and crucial the role of the Committee is. I work in the insurance industry, so I hope to use some of my organisational and professional skills to support the successful running of the Preschool, and to be actively involved in my son’s early years education.
