MEET THE TEAM

 All of our Early Years Practitioners are trained professionals with a deep passion for education and have been in the industry for many years. All staff have an enhanced DBS and are Paediatric First Aiders.


Carmela Malvasi
Pre-school Owner
Line Manager
Admin
DSL
Paediatric First Aider

Level 3 in Childcare and Development

I own two settings Young Explorers Of Weybridge and Young Explorers, Woking.
I am based at my Woking setting.
 

 

Cheryl Read
Pre-school Manager

DSL

SEND -

 - Referral Co-Ordinator

Fire Marshall
Paediatric First Aider

Level 3 in Childcare and Education


I have worked in the childcare industry for over 17 years.

I am a mum of two boys, Jude and Jax.

I love my managerial role and enjoy supporting, guiding and helping the children and staff to develop new and exciting experiences that will allow them to grow and reach their full potential. I am extremely passionate and motivated to always do better.
I LOVE to learn!!

I work very closely with my Deputy and all of the Practitioners to ensure we are reaching a high standard of teaching, learning and developing within the pre-school.



 Harriet Ireland
Deputy Manager
DDSL
Equality named co-ordinator
Behaviour management lead
Paediatric First Aider
KEY PERSON

Level 3 in Childcare and Development

I  have worked within the childcare for many years.
I am a mum of two, Phoebe and Oscar.
I have lots of experience working with children of all ages and extended knowledge working with children that have severe and complex learning difficulties and medical needs. 
I am caring, supportive and patient. I enjoy providing a happy, stimulating and calm environment. 
I enjoy my Deputy manager role as each day is different.
I thrive when supporting and helping others. I work alongside my manager to ensure the highest standard is met.

   Teresa Rowland  

Third in charge
Senior Early Years Practitioner

Paediatric First Aider

KEY PERSON


NNEB
in Childhood Studies 


I have over 40 years of experience. I have worked in Schools, Pre-schools, Nurseries and been a private Nanny.
I LOVE working within the Early Years department as I like to watch them grow and progress into their stepping stones of school life. I support the management team within all aspects of the setting.




Abbey Brown
Early Years Practitioner

Paediatric First Aider
KEY PERSON


Level 3 in Childcare and Education


I have worked within the childcare industry for over 9 years. I have two children of my own. I love working with children and watching them grow and reach their full potential.

Jane Talbot 
Early Years Practitioner

Jane Talbot 
Early Years Practitioner

Fire Marshall

Paediatric First Aider
KEY PERSON


I have worked here at Young Explorers for over 30 years. My two daughters Rebecca and Michaela who are now grown adults used to attend the pre-school with me.
I love watching the children flourish and gain confidence in themselves. It's a very rewarding job and different every day. 





Kelly Pearce

Early Years Practitioner
SEND -
- Target, strategy and provision Co-Ordinator

Paediatric First Aider

KEY PERSON


Level 3 in Childcare and Development


I have been in the industry for over 11 years working with a range of different age groups. I have two of my own children Ellie and Max. I love helping children to learn and develop, working towards that light bulb moment when they realise they can do something independently.


Angela Cobbett
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Learning Library Lead
Paediatric First Aider


BTEC Higher National Diploma Early Childhood Studies

NNEB


I have worked in education for 30+ years. I am very passionate about children's education and love providing exciting and stimulating activities.
I have a wealth of knowledge and enjoy to see the children grow and develop.
I set up the learning library here at Young Explorers Pre-school and love to see the children reading, enjoying a story book and then sharing their experiences with us.


Tina Crandley

Volunteer


I enjoy helping the children engage, explore and have fun with a variety of activities.
I have two girls of my own both in their 30's, one of them being Mrs Read, of whom I am extremely proud.
I love to support her and the team.



YOUNG EXPLORERS PRE-SCHOOL

Young children have curious minds from the start. We strive for the best possible start for them by enabling them with a stimulating, fun and exciting environment to make their own choices, make friends, explore, learn and develop through play.

 OUR SETTING 

A place to EXPLORE, LEARN and DEVELOP.
  • Bright spacious setting 
  • Access to all areas of learning 
  • Large outdoor learning environment 
  • Free flow
  • Lending library 
  • Extra curricular classes available
  • Stay and play sessions for parents 
  • Special events celebrated