Meet The Team
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Lisa
Owner/Manager
Hi I’m Lisa and I am one of the owners of the nursery. I am passionate about the care and education of children in the Early Years and have a BA (Hons) Open degree that has covered many aspects of how children learn and develop. My role is in supporting children to achieve the best possible outcomes and working with families and other professionals, recently i have completed the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability Leadership & Management in Early Years! I have the best job in the world! -
Becky
Owner/Manager
Hello I’m Becky and co-own Sunflower Lodge with Lisa, the journey of which we started way back in 2009! I have a Level 3 in Childcare and a BA (Hons) in Leadership & Management and predominantly manage the ‘business side’ of things. I love all of the children and wonderful families, not to mention the staff team who make Sunflower Lodge such an amazing place to be! -
Alice
Manager
Hello I am Alice and I have been at Sunflower since 2017. I am a level 4 qualified and I co-manage the nursery, as well as helping to supervise the Baby Space. I have a daughter of my own who keeps me on my toes and I love spending my free time outdoors. The best part of my job is seeing little smiling faces everyday and watching each child reach their full potential. -
Fiona
Baby Space Supervisor & part of the management team (currently on maternity leave)
Hello, I'm Fiona, I am the supervisor of the Baby Space. I am qualified to Foundation Degree level. I love being part of the sunflower family and have been part of the team here since 2015. I love being a part of all the children's journey's, giving them cuddles and supporting them to blossom throughout their development. The children always bring a smile to my face and I feel honoured to know them all! -
Faye
Baby Space Supervisor & part of the management team
Hi, I'm Faye and I've been at Sunflower Lodge since March 2024. I'm Level 3 qualified and have been working in childcare for 7 years. Before joining Sunflower Lodge, I was a full-time, live in Nanny and loved making memories and going on lots of adventures. Due to relocating, I moved to Sunflower Lodge and I am thoroughly enjoying my time here. I've loved being with the children and cant wait to further support their play, learning and development. -
Yasmine
Blossom Room Supervisor & part of the management team
Hello my name is Yasmine! I joined Sunflower Lodge in January 2019 and am level 3 qualified. I am currently training for my Level 3 in Special Educational Needs and Disability and I have recently become a supervisor of the Blossom Room. I absolutely adore coming into work everyday, seeing the children's happy faces! I love being a part of watching them grow and achieve, you will often find me getting messy with the children, engaged in an activity! -
Sarah
Preschool Supervisor & part of the management team
Sarah has re-joined the team after having her third child. She brings over 20 years experience in the sector back to us at Sunflower and specialises in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. -
Zoe
Preschool Supervisor & part of the management team
Hello I'm Zoe and I joined Sunflower in September 2022. I have a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies & also my Level 3 qualification alongside that. I have worked in childcare for over a decade. I love getting to know the children and all of their own individual characters. I have since become Supervisor in the Blossom Room and I am always here to help and support in any way you need. -
Laura (Law Law)
Forest School Lead, Schoolie Supervisor & part of the management team
Hi I'm Law Law, i have worked at Sunflower Lodge since it opened in April 2010. I am level 5 trained and I have two boys of my own, Elliot and George. I love watching all the children grow and taking them out on adventures! I am a qualified forest school leader, level 3. I work with Lisa to offer forest school sessions for the children, we offer two sessions a week for all ages. I love to be in the forest exploring! -
Katie
SENDCo
Hello I'm Katie, I joined Sunflower Lodge in September 2013. I have a Cache Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3 and have recently completed the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability Leadership & Management in Early Years! I absolutely love every minute of my role at nursery. I love to see the children grow and flourish each and every day. I also enjoy supporting any children with additional needs at nursery, supporting the children in all which ways I can. Seeing the children smile and have fun every day is so heart-warming and rewarding. -
Susie
Practitioner in our Baby Space & administration lead
Hello, my name is Susie and I have been a Sunflower for over 10 years, joining the team in 2010, not long after Sunflower Lodge first opened! I have a Level 5 qualification in childcare which I am very proud of. I have two boys of my own who I adore. I love working with the babies being the first special friend when they start nursery and making beautiful bonds. I am known for my array of scarves which the babies love to snuggle into! -
Ruby
Practitioner in Our Baby Space
My name is Ruby & I joined Sunflower Lodge in August 2023 as a Level 3 apprentice. I used to be unsure about what I wanted to do but I've now found my happy place! I love to travel and try new things. I am quite adventurous and love to explore. I have a dog and two cats and enjoy going on dog walks and taking her to the beach. Since joining Sunflower Lodge I have loved every moment of it, especially creating bonds with the children. I am excited to see where this journey takes me! -
Lilli
Practitioner in Our Baby Space
Lilli joined the team in August 2025. She is Level 3 qualified and brings with her nursery and nannying experience. -
Clara
Apprentice in Our Baby Space
Clara joined us in April 2025 as part of our preschool team and from September is moving to the Baby Space. -
Ella
Practitioner in Our Baby Space
Ella is currently a practitioner in our baby space. She has however spent time with all ages, all the way up to our schoolies! -
Julia
Apprentice in Our Baby Space and Blossom Room
Julia began her apprenticeship at a different nursery, moving to us in July 2025, 8 months through her course. She is working across our baby space and blossom room. -
Megan
Practitioner in our Blossom Room
Hi I'm Megan and I have worked in childcare since 2017 and am Level 3 qualified. I joined Sunflower Lodge in May 2022 and work in the Blossom Room. I love coming up with messy play ideas for the children and watching them play and learn and become independent. Their little smiles make every day enjoyable! :). I have recently returned from maternity leave and my little boy is in the Baby Space. -
Melissa
Practitioner in Our Blossom Room
Melissa was with us as a student and has now joined us as a qualified practitioner in our Blossom Room. She is Level 3 qualified. -
Summer
Practitioner in Our Blossom Room
Hello, My name is Summer. I am Level 3 qualified and I started my journey at Sunflower Lodge as a student in October 2021, I then went on to do an apprenticeship here in June 2022. I love to see the children grow and develop into such amazing characters and I love to help them create beautiful memories. -
Chloe
Apprentice in Our Blossom Room
Chloe joined us in November 2024 as an apprentice. She has completed the first 9 months of her apprenticeship in the Baby Space and has now moved to our Blossom Room. -
Ellie
Practitioner In Our Blossom Room
Hello my name is Ellie, I am level 3 qualified and started in June 2021. I love watching the children develop their own personalities as they play and learn. -
Louise
Practitioner in our Preschool
Hi I'm Louise, i have been part of the amazing Sunflower family since May 2013. I am a level 4 advanced childcare practitioner! My favourite thing to do with the children is to dance. I also love getting involved with lots of arts and crafts and different celebrations. I have a beautiful daughter called Sienna and a wonderful husband called Phil! -
Patsy
Practitioner in Our Preschool
Patsy was a Sunflower for 10 years from 2012-2022. She had a two year sabbatical working in a nursery in Newcastle and returned to the team in July 2024. -
Samantha
Practitioner in Our Preschool
Hello my name is Sam, I joined the Sunflower family in February 2023 and am currently Level 2 qualified and working towards my Level 3. My favourite part of my role is getting to watch and be part of all the children growing in all their unique and beautiful ways! I really enjoy coming into the nursery every day to see everyone's smiley faces, & showing them my big happy smile too! -
Anna
Practitioner in Our Preschool
Hello I'm Anna & joined the team in November 2022. My childcare adventure started in 2013 & I have loved every single moment of it so far! I have recently achieved my MA (Masters degree) in Early Education which I am so proud of! I cannot wait for more exciting adventures ahead :) In my spare time I like to go for trips out and explore new places. I also love singing and to dance my heart out even though I have two left feet! -
Emma
Sunflower Cook
Hi, I'm Emma! I have three children and joined the Sunflower family in June 2018. I can be found in the kitchen creating new dishes for the children to try. I have a Masters degree in Sport, Exercise & Nutrition and love trying out ways of making sweet treats healthy! -
Sue
Sunflower Cook
Hello, I'm Sue and I am one of the cooks at Sunflower Lodge. I have four children of my own (one is Ellie who works in the baby space here!) and have always loved to bake. I enjoy making healthy treats for the children and they often visit the kitchen to help of for cuddles or a small biscuit! Quite often you'll find me upstairs snuggling with the babies and helping them find extra snacks! I've enjoyed my journey so far and I'm excited to make more bonds with the children to form my own little kitchen gang!
