Our staff team

Andrea - Owner

Emma - Nursery Manager- Level 3

Emma joined the team in 2017, initially based within our baby room, before working across all of the rooms within the Nursery. Qualified to Level 3, Emma moved to the management team, becoming nursery manager in 2023. Emma wears many hats within the nursery, and can usually be found being the first point of contact for any nursery enquiries, as well as supporting and training staff to provide the highest standards of care and education. Emma is also our nursery Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

Ruth - Deputy manager- Level 5

Ruth joined Bright skies in 2006. Prior to this, she had attained her NNEB Level 3 qualification at college, and spent several years working for another pre school in leeds. Ruth has worked accross all of the age groups, and in 2016, her desire for continuous professional development saw her enrol on a 2 year foundation degree in Childrens care, learning and development. Now qualified to level 5, Ruth has a wealth of knowledge to share with the staff and to support children across all stages of development. Ruth is also the nursery SENDCO, and Deouty Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

Gina - Butterfly Room lead- Level 3

Gina joined Bright skies in 2011, as an apprentice. Since then, Gina has gained her level 2 and level 3 qualifications. Gina has worked in the Butterfly Room for many years, and so is very experienced in supporting our youngest children as they start their nursery journey. 

Danielle - Ladybird Room lead- Level 6

Danielle joined Bright Skies in 2014, shortly after completing her Degree in Early Childhood Studies at university. Currently based as room lead of ladybirds, Danielle has had expeience across all of the rooms within nursery, and particularly enjoys reading and singing with the children, and has a song for every occasion. 

Stephanie - Caterpillar Room lead- Level 3

Stephanie came to bright skies in 2015. Prior to this, Stephanie had worked abroad, and still enjoys travel when she can. Since joining Bright Skies, Stephanie has completed her level 3 qualification, and having gained experience working with all age groups, is now based within the caterpillar room as room lead. 

Chloe-Honeybee Room lead- PGCE (QTS) Primary Education (3-7)

Chloe joined the Bright Skies team in 2023. Having previous experience in early years, Chloe embarked on her teacher training journey, and joined us following her grauation. Chloe currently leads the Honeybee group, our younger preschool aged children, providing challenging and stimulating activities to prepare children for thier preschool year. 

Gemma- Bumblebee Room lead - Level 3

Gemma joined Bright Skies in 2010, initially on a part time basis. Having spent time travelling and working abroad, Gemma returned to Bright Skies to complete her Levels 2 and 3 qualifications. Gemma has a wealth of expeience across all age groups, and has also previously spent time as a 1-1 support practitioner. Gemma is currently the room lead of our Bumblebee age group, supporting our oldest children as they prepare to move to primary school. 

Abbie - Butterfly Room practitioner- Level 3

After completing her Level 3 qualification in 2014, Abbie joined the Bright Skies team. Initially based within the preschool room, Abbie spent many happy years preparing our eldest children for school, before moving into the butterfly room, our youngest group, some years ago. Abbie has extensive experience supporting children to achieve their earliest milestones and supporting them as they begin their nursery journey. 

Bethany -  Ladybird Room Practitioner- Level 3

Bethany joined Bright Skies in 2018 as an apprentice. She completed her Level 2 and 3 qualifications with us, gaining experience across all age ranges in the process. Now working with our ladybird children, Bethany uses her knowledge and experience to support children in their development and transitions throughout their nursery journey. 

Charlene -  Ladybird Room Practitioner- Level 3

Charlene joined the Bright Skies team in 2024, with a Level 3 qualification. Prior to starting with us, Charlene had aquired a vast amount of experience in another nursery, across all age ranges. Currently working with our Ladybird children, Charlene supports childrens learning and development through cretive, sensory and challenging activities. 

Nicole-Ladybird Room practitioner-Level 3

Nicole initially joined Bright Skies as a student on placement. Having achieved her Level 3 qualification, she joined us as a full time member of staff in 2022. Nicole has spent most of her post qualifying career working with under 2s, developing her knowledge and supporting children, with calmness and patience, in their individual learning and development.  

Millie -  Nursery Apprentice (Ladybirds)-Working towards Level 3

Millie joined us at the end of 2023, as an apprentice. Millie has mostly worked accross our under 2s rooms, but spends time with all ages. Millie enjoys watching as children learn new skills and helping them to develop by planning exciting and engaging activities. 

Abi - Caterpillar Room- Level 3

Abi started as an apprentice at Bright Skies in 2021. Having qualified with her level 3, Abi has spent time with children of all ages within the early years, and is now based with Caterpillar Room children. Abi creates challenging and interesting activities for the children, paying specific attention to their interests and how she can use this knowledge to support their learning. 

Pauline - Caterpillar Room- Level 3

Pauline joined the Bright Skies team in 2001, with a level 3 qualification. Having worked across all age ranges in the early years, Pauline is currently based with our Caterpillar Room children. You will often hear Pauline singing and dancing, and using her aquired experience to support childrens learning and development with creative and stimulating activities. 

Mollie -  Nursery Apprentice (Caterpillars)-Working towards Level 3

Mollie joined us in 2024 as an Apprentice Practitioner, working towards her Level 3. In this time, Mollie has spent time working with children of all ages within the early years, and is now working with our Caterpillar aged children. Mollie is using the knowledge that she is gaining on her course to plan stimulating activities, and support childrens development. 

Natalie - Bumblebee Room practitioner- Level 5

Natalie joined Bright Skies in 2017, after completing her foundation degree in childrens care, learning and development at Leeds City College. Natalie has worked across all age groups within Early years, and is currently working alongside our Bumblebee children, supporting them as they prepare to move to primary school. Natalie enjoys creative activities, as well as seeing children grow in confidence during key group time. 

Katie - Honeybee Room practitioner- Level 3

Katie joined Bright Skies in 2021, having been a student on work placement prior to this. Katie has spent a lot of time post Qualifying, with our Bumblebee and Honeybee children, supporting their development and preparing for the transition to school. Organised and patient, Katie continues to develop and expand her knowledge, by completing professional development courses. 

Abigail- Honeybee Room practitioner- Level 2

Abigail joined Bright Skies in 2023, having already completed her level 2 qualification. Now working towards her Level 3, Abigail enjoys supporting children in the pre school room to access provision, as well as to support their learning and development by assisting with activities planned for childrens individual interests. 

Leah- Pre-School Apprentice-Working towards Level 2

Leah started at Bright Skies in the summer of 2024, straight from school. Keen to start her training, she is currently working towards her Level 2 qualification. Using the knowledge she aquires as part of her course, Leah supports children to access the pre school provision, and assists in planned activities. 

Leanne - Nursery Support- Level 3

Leanne joined the Bright Skies team in 2001, and since then has worked accross all of the age groups. Leanne is part of our Nursery Support staff team, which means that she is a familiar face to all children, as well as working with our Before and After School Club. Leanne also has previous experience of being a 1-1 support member of staff. 

Clare - Nursery Support- Level 2

Clare is a member of our Nursery support team, predominantly based within the pre school room. Initially working at Bright Skies in the 2000s, Clare went travelling and to work abroad, before returning to us in 2023. Clare assists with supporting children to access provision and planned activities. 

Lorraine -Before and After School Club- Teaching Assistant Qualification. 

Lorraine has worked at Bright skies since 2006. Lorraine predominantly works with our Before and After School Club children, quickly becomming a familiar face on a morning and evening after a busy day at school. Lorraine also has experience working with children across all age ranges within nursery. 

Gillian - Onsite Cook

Gillian joined the Bright Skies team in 2017. Gillian has a level 3 qualification in Health and Nutrition, and has also completed a range of professional development courses. Gillian works alongside management, government policy, and parent feedback to create menus that are healthy, nutritious and enjoyed by children. Gillian also maintains our 5* food hygiene rating!