Childcare Staff

Our dedicated and friendly staff are always ready to talk to you about your child. Staff are DBS checked and qualified in childcare, paediatric and first aid at work qualified. One staff member is an apprentice being trained on-site.

Sharon Ellis

Childcare Services Manager

Has over 30 years of childcare experience in the early years 0-12yrs. She is qualified as a Nursery Nurse and holds a postgraduate diploma in integrated provision for children and families, a postgraduate diploma in early years leadership and level 3 Special Education Needs and disabilities. Sharon is also the designated safeguarding lead for the childcare team. Sharon works all year round and Managers both the preschool and playscheme. She is also a first aider on site.

Iris Suarez

Deputy/Early Years Teacher and SENCO

Has been working in childcare for 5 years. She is second in command and deputy designated safeguarding lead for the childcare service. She has an Early Years Qualified Teacher status stemming from a degree and Master's degree in Education. Iris is also a key person for children within the preschool and supports staff understanding in SEND. Iris works term time only and is a first pediatric first aider.

Nora Bekkai

Childcare Apprentice

Has had 5 years experience as a practitioner. During this time she has completed her level 2 with us at Mary's as a student and is now studying for her level 3 in childcare as an apprentice here at Mary’s. Nora demonstrates lots of creativity when working enthusiastically with the children. She is also a qualified first aider and works within the playscheme.

Omoseke Oyem

Early Years Practitioner

Has been qualified for 3 years as a Level 3 childcare practitioner. Known as Seke, she is a key person to the children here at Mary’s and shows a passion for working with children. She is also a qualified first aider.

Teke Teka

Early Years Practitioner

Teki is a qualified level 2 childcare practitioner. She works part-time, term-time within the preschool as a key person. Teki qualified as a student with us at Mary’s and has 3 years of work experience with children in the early years. Teke is a qualified first aider.

Laura Dowse

Early Years Practitioner

Is a qualified level 3 childcare practitioner. Laura has 10 years of work experience behind her and works here term time as a key person. Laura is passionate about the work she does with children in the early years. She is a qualified first aider with overall really sound childcare knowledge.

Keeley Dolan-Young

Early Years Practitioner

Is qualified at level 2 in childcare and is currently and is currently supporting the preschool on a part-time casual basis. Keeley is enthusiastic and gets fully involved in knowing what is needed to be a great practitioner. Keeley has 3 years of experience in childcare.

Leeanne Prosper

Childcare Admin Receptionist

Has 5 years experience in the admin field and is proficient in organising data and correspondence to support the whole organisation's communication. Leeanne is getting ready to study for an accountancy course. Leeanne is also a qualified first aider.

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Part time Early Years Practitioner

Are you enthusiastic about working with children but don't want to work full-time? Then, Mary's has the job for you! We have a fixed term time only part-time position for 18.5 hrs a week within or Pre-school for children 2 -4 years old. start date 1st September 2022. Take a further look at the JD and Spec and apply. Hurry the closing date is 8/7/2022.
Playworker Summer Playscheme

Are you looking for a summer job that has the potential for more bank work, then this is the place to be. We have a 4 week summer holiday position with a good competitive rate of 12.38 per hour. Have a look at the JD and apply.
Preschool Early Years Practitioner Maternity cover

We have a preschool term time only maternity position for 9 months starting from September 2022. Mary's is a vibrant community nursery with a home-from-home feel to it. If you are energised to work with children 2 - 4 yrs old children and have good a working ethic coupled with the experience and are a level 3 qualified person, then you may just be the person we are looking for. Click to find out more from the JD and apply
Summer scheme Cook

We have two new Job opportunities during our playscheme. Holiday Cook - Are you enthusiastic about healthy eating? We need you! We have a great part-time position and you could make this into a greater opportunity for future holiday schemes. Are you excited to work with children between the ages of 6 and 12 yrs old? Then this could be your chance to be a positive influence in a young person's life whilst showing off your creative skills. Mary's is a vibrant community that is waiting for you

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Booking and Paying

FInd out about fees, government funding and how you access them. You may be entitled to free childcare.
Children with SEND

How we support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
How to Apply

This is where you can find out all about our admissions process.
Pre-School Programme

At Mary’s Pre-school, we know that to provide the best for your children, we need to work in partnership with you, the parents.

Youth Club

Young people today are facing daunting challenges relating to their safety, health, employment and lifelong prospects. Mary’s Youth Club gives young people the skills, confidence and networks to succeed.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Mary's is now running all of its services. We will maintain site-appropriate COVID SAFETY measures to minimise the risk of spreading the infection Get the latest
General Appeal for Mary's Youth Club

Help us fundraise to support local young people so they can succeed against the odds, by making a donation.
Play scheme

The words ‘school holidays’ can fill many parents with dread – especially if they are working. But these are times that children should look forward to as a period when they can draw breath and take a break from the often very competitive academic life they face at school and ‘just’ play.
Pre-school

Giving children aged between 2 and 4 years the best start.
What's On

Find out what's on now at Mary's? We have a range of activities every day catering for children, young people, adults and the elderly from physical exercise, dance, social support, through educational, training, special interest groups to leisure activities and birthday parties.
Room and Space Hire

Wide range of meeting rooms and spaces to suit a variety of activities and occasions.
Summer Play Scheme

At Mary’s Play Scheme, your children will have an action-packed, enjoyable time that they will want to return to. Here, playschemes are for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The core opening hrs are 9 AM – 5 PM. Parents can buy extend the time from 8.30 till 5.00 PM. We will have trips away to local parks during this playscheme. All children in the group may be expected to go on the trip which will be within walking distance or by local bus.
Johnston Room

This bright, large space has a wooden floor & mirrored wall, making it idea for dance classes and rehearsals. It's also ideal for large meetings, seating up to 80.
What We Do

We connect people to new opportunities and to each other so they can participate, grow and contribute.