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
Harriet Willis (admin)
