Meet Our Amazing Team
At Watoto Pre-School, we are proud to have a team of early years practitioners and support staff who bring a wealth of experience and diverse qualifications. Our team includes apprentices working towards an NVQ qualification, as well as staff members who have achieved a BA Hons degree.
In addition, many of our dedicated team members are multi-lingual, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of our preschool community. All staff, including our support service team, are qualified in Paediatric First Aid, ensuring the highest standard of care and safety for your child.
Sharon
Manager
BA Honours Early Years Childhood Studies Level 6
NNEB in Child Care (Level 3)
National Early Years SENCO Award
Designated Safeguarding & SENCO Strategic and Training Lead
"If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child we would see the magic in everything."
Lisa
Deputy Manager
Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People’s Services level 5
National Early Years SENCO Award
Designated Safeguarding & SENCO Lead
"Being able to support children in their growth and development, Watoto is a second family."
Safina
Room Leader
Early Years Practitioner Trainee L3
"I love working with the children."
Fluent in: Punjabi
Faith
Room Leader
Masters of Arts in Education
Early Childhood Studies Level 6
"Working with young children makes me
happy. I feel so fulfilled when they giggle
at my gestures and I enjoy watching them
grow and achieve their milestones."
Fluent in: Igala
Denique
Room Leader
PGCE Early Years and Primary Education (3-7) with QTS (SD).
Joanne
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Children and Young People’s
Workforce L3
"I enjoy working with the Over 2's and getting to see their progress and development."
Reka
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Cache L3 NVQ Children’s Care Learning and Development L3
I love working with children.
Paris
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner L3
''It's so rewarding to be doing something that I do really enjoy. Watoto has been really nice for getting to know and understand different beliefs and religions."
Juwairiya
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
BA Hons
Early Childhood Studies Level 6
''Excited about the prospect of contributing to the holistic development of young learners''
Maddison
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L3
''It brings me joy and happiness seeing the children develop into their own little characters."
Kara
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice L3
"I love watching the children develop their own personality and find their independence."
Aayesha
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Children and Young People’s
Workforce L 2
"I really love working with young children. It's lovely to see them growing up"
Fluent in: Urdu & Punjabi
Luke
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L2
"I love watching the children grow up into their own characters."
Ruby
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L3
Ellie
Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
Early Years Practitioner
Apprentice L2
Alicia
Office Administrator
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Ola
House Keeper/Lunchtime Supervisor
Food & Hygiene / Health & Safety
"Knowing the children are eating a healthy meal at lunchtime."