Staff

Childcare Executive

Diane has many years experience with young children. She has four children of her own, and five (soon to be 6) grandchildren. She was a registered childminder in the area for six years, working with children from a few months to twelve years; prior to her appointment with Jack and Jill.

Diane first became involved with the setting when her own children attended and was a founder member of Jack and Jill when the owner retired and gave the group over to a committee in July 1994. Working on the committee as secretary until 1996 Diane then became a member of the staff team.

In October 1996 she began her Diploma in Pre-school practice and passed with merit in March 1998. She then put her training into practice developing the setting and it's practices.

Diane has since completed level Higher Diploma (Open) in child care and child psychology and continues to develop her knowledge and skills.

 

 

Catering Manager / Childcare Practitioner

Joanne lives in Horsham with her husband and daughter. She previously worked in the kitchens at Farlington School, cooking and serving meals for the pupils. Joanne is now qualified in childcare at level 3 and holds a diploma in food production and cooking.

She thoroughly enjoyed attending the Jamie Oliver Community Cookery School and receiving her certificate.  

 

Pre-school Manager

Nikki has 20years childcare experience. She has a NVQ 3 in childcare, a level 2 Teaching Assistant Diploma and a level 4 SEN Diploma. Nikki lives in Horsham with her two children, she loves working with children and knows how important the early stage of learning is, finding her involvement with this stage of development extremely rewarding.

 

 

Barbra is a senior childcare practitioner. Before joining Jack and Jill I September 2017 Barbra worked as a primary school teaching assistant for 5 years, working with children 30 months to 5 years. Barbra loves to support the children to learn through play. She loves to fully engage with the children, whether it be through joining them in role-play, helping to write their names, playing instruments, building train tracks or making mud pies in the mud kitchen, she loves it all! Barbra has her level 3 childcare qualification.

 

Ivana joined the team in April 2021, she enjoys supporting the children in their development through a variety of activities and is qualified to level 3.

 

Chantal joined the team in May 2023. She has four children who have all attended Jack and Jill. She has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the children this year and has nearly completed her level 3, ready for the coming academic year. 

 

Sam is a senior childcare practitioner. She joined the team in September 2023, she lives in Horsham with her husband and two children. Sam has worked in childcare for 20 years and still loves it! Her favourite part of the job is seeing a child's face light up when they learn something new.

 

Bev joined the team in September 2023, she lives locally and has two grown up children and two grandchildren. She has previously worked in social care for over 30 years and holds a level 3 health and social care qualification.

 

Andrea joined the team in September 2023, she lives locally and is mum to two children. Her focus is to care for children's physical and emotional needs as well as supporting their education and learning of new skills. 

She enjoys doing arts and crafts and loves helping children explore their creative side. Andrea feels the best part of the job is the smile the children bring to her face every day.