Meet the team

Elaine McKie - Owner

Meet Elaine – Nursery Owner, Manager & SENCO

Hello, I’m Elaine, the proud Owner, Manager of our nursery. I have worked in childcare for over 12 years, gaining a wealth of experience across different settings and developing a strong understanding of how to support every child’s unique journey.

I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and an NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading, and I am passionate about combining my knowledge with hands-on experience to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.

I love working closely with children, their families and my dedicated team to build strong, positive relationships. My goal is always to ensure that every child feels happy, supported, and able to reach their full learning potential.

Jess Graham - Deputy Manager/Early Years Teacher

I am an experienced primary school teacher who specialises in early years education. I have spent 9 years teaching in a primary school, developing my expertise in supporting the learning and development of young children. With a strong passion for phonics and play based learning, I am dedicated to creating engaging and nurturing environments that help's young children to thrive.

Nicola Foster - SENCO

I have 8 years’ experience of working with children in both childcare and schools. I hold a degree in Children and Young People with Early Years Educator, which I completed in October 2020.

I am passionate about children learning through play and enjoy creating fun, engaging activities for them to explore, helping to support their overall development.

Louisa Coyne - Early Year Apprentice

Louisa is our Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. She is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children can explore and grow through sensory play experiences.

Dalia Piri - Early Years Educator

My name is Dalia, and I have over 7 years of experience working with children aged 0–5. I am passionate about supporting children’s growth and development, and I love creating fun, engaging, and nurturing environments where they can learn and thrive.

I’m outgoing, energetic, and enjoy bringing creativity into children’s learning through songs, dance, and playful activities. I believe in making each day exciting while helping children build important life skills and confidence.

Ashley Coulson - Early Years Educator

I am a dedicated Early Years Practitioner with a degree in Early Childhood Studies and experience supporting children’s learning and development across a variety of settings over the past 13 years. My background includes working as an ESL teacher internationally, which has strengthened my ability to support children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children and promoting learning and development through exciting play-based experiences

Jess Sinclair- Early Years Educator

I am a newly qualified Level 2 Early Years Educator with a strong enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning and development. Passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments, I enjoy helping children explore, grow, and reach key developmental milestones. I bring a caring, patient, and positive approach to my role, and I am eager to continue building my skills and knowledge while contributing to the team.