Our staff
Here’s a little insight into the people here at Holly House day nursery and 2 Kool 4 Skool out of school club.
Management team
Sue Ebsworth
Liz Johnson
Liz began her career at Holly House more than 10 years ago as a playworker in the Out of School Club. She has since worked her way to become Manager of 2 Kool 4 Skool. Her hard work and dedication has transformed the out of school club from a small addition to the Nursery to a thriving club which is a major hub of activity. Liz is also the out of school club SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordiantor), First Aider, Safeguarding Manager and Behaviour Management Officer.
Michelle Kandihar
Michelle started her career at Holly House in 2007 as Deputy Nursery Manager. Michelle is very adaptable to all aspects of the Nursery and is very compassionate and supportive towards the parents. Her awareness of the children’s needs reflects in her quality of care with the children. Michelle is the Nursery Student Co-ordinator, Equalities Co-ordiantor, ICT co-ordinator and Safeguarding Officer.
Baby Room
Nikki
Nikki’s love for the children is always at the forefront of her work ethic providing a nurturing environment for all.
Linda
Linda has worked for Holly House for a number of years and is a qualified nursery nurse.
Kirsty
A very flexible supply staff member who works in both the Nursery and the Out of School Clubs. Kirsty is currently working in Baby Room in the afternoons.
Tweeny Room
Kerrie
Kerrie is a very calm and laid back member of the team who responds well to the children’s needs
Michaela
The little ones thrive on the special one to one time they have with Michaela providing valuable adult to child interaction
Danielle
Fun loving, bright and energetic, Danielle brings happiness to the children’s day.
Toddler Room
Rachel
Rachel ia a very dedicated and hard working person who’s genuine love of the children is always at the forefront of her work ethic.
Louarna
With a methodical outlook on life Louarna has a very calming influence in the room
Tegan
School Room
Rachael
A strong member of the team, Rachael is organised and hard working and thoroughly enjoys her work
Vicky
Vicky is a very strong member of the team who build’s trusting relationships with the parents and supports a very caring environment within the room.
Jill
Jill is a dedicated and caring member of staff working in the School room.
Lisa
Strong and dedicated Lisa brings a sense of humour to the room which all the children respond to.
2 Kool 4 Skool
Vickie
Vickie is the senior playworker for the club she works in both the after school clubs as well as in the Holiday Clubs. She is compassionate and caring and has a very creative imagination
Lesley
Lesley is loved by all and shows flexibility when working both in Nursery, as supply and also in the Out of School Club as a School Escort and Playworker.
Clare
Clare works in the breackfast club and as a school escort taking the children to school.
Debbie
Debbie works as a school escort taking the children to school.
Jim
Jim is one of our drivers as well as being a school escort taking children to and collecting them from school.
Steve
Steve is a new addition to the Holly House Team he works as a School Escort and Bus Driver taking the children to and collecting them from school.
Brooke
Brooke is a new addition to the 2 Kool 4 Skool team, she is bright and bubbly and having attended through both the nursery and the OOSC as a child has shown a real flair and passion in returning here to work.
Amy
Amy is a new addition to our team working within the Out of School Club as a school escort and playworker.
Support Staff
Clare
Clare has been at Holly House for over 10 years as a fully qualified Nursery Nurse but then discovered a hidden talent and natural flair for cooking so is now working as Head Cook! As you can imagine Clare is very popular with the children serving extremely tasty and nutritious food to help them grow into strong young people
Debbie
Debbie is a welcome addition to the Holly House team, she is an assistant to the cook and she is able to step up and cook some tasty dishes in the cooks absence.
Kirsty
A very flexible supply staff member who works in both the Nursery and the Out of School Clubs
Jim
No job too big or small, Jim looks after the building and makes sure everything is fastened down. He’s also a school escort and ensures the children have a fun, but safe time on their way back from school.
Cath
Cath has a very loving and caring nature and is organised and thorough in her work.
Kelly
Kelly worked as a school escort in the after school club in the evenings and in the holiday clubs she now works for us during the school holidays as a playworker.