The Team

Your child will spend their days with qualified teachers and professionals who specialise in Early Years Education. We are passionate about children’s development and well being.

 Maggie Hartwell

Founder & Teacher

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (BEd)

Master in Early Years Education (MEd)

Ofsted registered

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Plymouth University Student Mentor

Level 3 Special Educational Needs Cert’

About Me

I have spent 20 years teaching in Primary Schools in Somerset, and Scandinavia. I was ‘Head of Early Years’ Literacy Leader, student mentor, as well as being a School Governor during my teaching career. However, I have  become disillusioned by the one size fits all, results driven, paper-pushing educational system which I believe, can have a detrimental effect on the children and adults that work within it. So, after many rewarding years, I have made the decision to  become part of something new and exciting; Teacher Led Childcare (TLC) which endeavours to create the ultimate educational and caring experience for early years children. 

Cathy Cullimore

Teacher

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (BEd)

Ofsted registered

Paediatric First Aid Trained

About Me

Hello, I’m Cathy and I am a qualified Early Years Teacher with 20 years experience, passionate about learning through play.
 
I strongly believe that in the vital years before starting school, children should have opportunities to begin to develop a knowledge and understanding about themselves as young learners, recognising their strengths, knowing what they enjoy and valuing their successes.
 
Laura Gapper Paediatric First Aid Trained

Sarah Evans  Paediatric First Aid Trained 
Hello, my name is Sarah. I have worked in Early Years Settings for three years. I started in a setting Exmouth, where I completed my Early Years Level 3 qualification before making the move to Babushka in January 2024. In my spare time I enjoy taking my Border Collie on adventures such as the beach, hikes out, to restaurants and even to the zoo!
Lucie Arnold  Paediatric First Aid Trained
Hello, I’m Lucie and I am a qualified teaching assistant with over 15 years experiences supporting young children in their learning. I am a busy mum of three lovely children, 2 boys and a girl. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and looking after our chickens, bees and taking our family’s dog for long walks. 
Amber Smitham Paediatric First Aid Trained

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