Our Ethos is on all of our logos and you will see us practicing our traditional values in everything we do here.
Meet The Team
At Little Loco’s, we believe that a passionate and dedicated team is at the heart of providing the best care for your children. Our experienced staff are committed to creating a nurturing, fun, and educational environment where every child can thrive.
Each child is assigned a key person who will be responsible for monitoring and tracking their progress. Your child’s key person will also ensure you are kept informed throughout the year.
Every staff member is devoted to delivering the highest standards of care and fostering an environment where children can develop their abilities and become confident, successful learners.
Heather founded Little Loco’s Day Nursery in 2024 fulfilling her life long ambition of owning her own nursery school. Having 3 children of her own and growing up round the local area, Heather is uniquely placed to understand the intricacies of Newarks nurseries.
Heather has a background in interior design and business management and is well suited to design and run the nursery. Heather has 2 of her 3 children at nursery school age, so understands exactly what finding an outstanding nursery means to fellow parents. Peggy will be attending the nursery here at Little Loco’s too.
Kelly has been in the childcare industry for over 20 years, leading various nurseries with her expertise and love. With a degree in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience in the sector, she ensures that our nursery is a safe, stimulating, and supportive space for every child. Kelly is passionate about fostering curiosity and creativity in the children’s daily activities. Kelly will always work closely with parents and carers in a partnership approach to ensure strong bonds are created and maintained with each individual child.
I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery.
Aylish brings a wealth of experience and a unique
perspective to the Little Loco’s team. She has
previously worked in family law and developed a
deep understanding of the importance of nurturing
and supporting children and their families. Aylish is
passionate about helping every child thrive and her
empathic nature ensures she builds strong
relationships with parents.
Jessica is our Level 3 apprentice. Jess has a natural passion for working with children and is eager to learn and grow in her role, bringing fresh energy and creativity to the team. Jess has experience teaching dance to Early Years, which allows her to bring fun and expression into their learning. She is dedicated to helping children develop confidence and express
themselves through play.
Emelye is a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner and has been working in various nurseries for 10 years. Emelye holds a Foundation Degree in Psychology and is passionate about continually expanding her knowledge. She is committed to supporting children’s development,
ensuring they thrive in a caring and encouraging environment where they can reach their full potential.
Sonya is a Level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner. She has an abundance of experience in the childcare industry. She has been a childminder and nanny in her previous roles. She has had a vast amount of experience working with children with SEND. Sonya brings warmth, creativity and a nurturing persona to everything she does.
Phoebe has worked in the early years sector for eight years. Beginning as an apprentice in 2017, Phoebe has worked up to the position of Deputy Manager, previously holding the same role before joining Little Loco’s. With a lifelong passion for working with children, Phoebe always knew this would be her career. Phoebe holds a Foundation Degree in Professional Studies in Early Childhood.
Lucy has worked in several managerial roles since graduating from university, with previous experience in the security and communication sector. Her key focus was to support her team and ensure client expectations were consistently exceeded. After the birth of her eldest son, Lucy became a full-time mum, but she is now excited to return to work and meet many new families.
Chloe is a Level 3 qualified practitioner with 10 years of experience working in early years, caring for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. She is passionate about creating exciting and stimulating environments that encourage children to learn through play and exploration. Chloe always strives to make learning a fun and engaging experience for every child.
Ethos
We are a homely nursery with traditional values.
Our values
At Little Loco’s Day Nursery we continually strive to create a homely and nurturing environment in which children feel physically and emotionally safe.
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To understand every child’s individual needs in order to bring out the best of their abilities.
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To promote a nursery culture of tolerance, inclusion, diversity, equality, fairness and opportunity.
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To instil in children a lifetime love of learning where laughter is free and learning happens naturally.
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To create an environment that nurtures their curiosity and creativity.
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To provide children with unique and exciting activities and experiences which promote development in all areas of learning.
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To encourage a freedom of expression within a well-prepared and stimulating environment.
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To develop a close and supportive relationship with parents to ensure that we work together to met the needs of all children.
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To support children in developing confidence in their own abilities.
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Children are our future, we need to harness their skills and abilities to ensure they meet their full potential
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73a Appletongate
Newark
NG24 1LN
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