Deputy Manager 

Lisa Sheehy

I hold a level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Young people’s workforce and have previously worked in a school supporting older children with disabilities but my heart has always been in working with pre-school children. Within Little Acorns I am the Deputy SENCO & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead DSL. I have two children of my own, both of whom have attended Little Acorns. I find children fascinating and love watching them learn through play. I love my job and find it really rewarding!

Office Manager

Katie Bath

I am the preschool Office Manager and point of contact.  I have worked at Little Acorns for over 12 years both with the children and behind the scenes and I hold an NVQ level 3 qualification.  I have worked in Early Years and primary schools with children aged from 2 - 8 years since 2004 and have enjoyed every single day.

Floor Supervisor

Jen Creed

I joined Little Acorns as a practitioner in February 2017. I have two children of my own who both spent their pre school years at Little Acorns. I have a Diploma Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare and have worked with children in a childcare setting since 2010. I especially enjoy having fun with the children in creative and physical play, as well as individual one to one work. It's lovely to see them progress into 'little' individuals ready for their transition into big school.

Practitioner

Kim Gibbs

I started as bank staff in 2015 and I I hold a Level 3 EYE Diploma. I have been a part of Little Acorns since 2010 when my eldest daughter started, followed by my youngest daughter in 2014, both loved their time at Little Acorns.I love playing games, reading and singing with the children.

Practitioner

Terri Ford

I currently hold a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education.

I love working with children and find the job very rewarding. I really enjoy seeing the children grow and develop their own personalities and flourish, and especially enjoy cooking with the children and lots of outside activities.  I have 2 daughters both of whom attended Little Acorns.

Practitioner

Dawn Ilott

I joined the Little Acorns team in 2016 and I am  currently studying to gain my NVQ level 3 qualification.  I have 2 children of my own, who both attended Little Acorns.

Practitioner

Maxine Bruckner

I joined our team in 2021 and hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification and I am currently working towards Level. 3. I thoroughly enjoy everything about Early Years, supporting our children and working with our Little Acorns families.  

Practitioner

Sam Atkins

I joined Little Acorns in 2024 and a mum to three children of my own. I enjoy going for walks and taking care of my family. Having just started my journey in an early years setting, I am excited to learn new skills as well as nurture young minds and help them to grow.