Meet The Aunties

Auntie Lucy

Owner

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Hello my name is Lucy and I am the Owner of Curious Explorers. I started working with Pierremont park preschool in 2000 when I started my training and took over the ownership in 2005.

With a wonderful team of staff we have worked very hard and built a preschool which is home from home and has a nurturing and stimulating environment. I am from a Greek background and speak Greek, I enjoy travelling, reading, cinema and I love spending time with family and friends.

Training

I have worked in childcare for twelve years. I have completed my NVQ 2 and 3 in Early Years Childcare, I have achieved an 'A' in 'Management in Early Years', completed a Leadership and Management course and have just finished my Early Years Foundation Degree at university and passed with a Merit. I have a First Aid certificate and attend further training courses regularly.

Auntie Stassy

Area Manager - (Bromstone/Margate)

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Hello my name is Stassy I am from London, and from a Greek background. I speak English and Greek. I love travelling, spending time with my children, family and friends

Training

I have worked for Pierremont Park Preschool since 2005; I started as a practitioner and am now the Operational Manager in Margate. I have achieved my NVQ level 2 and 3 in Childcare, my foundation degree, BA (Hons) degree and have now completed my EYPS (Early Years Professional Status) of which I am very proud. I have attended many training courses relating to my role and continue to do so.

Auntie Gill

Bank Staff - (Margate)

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Hello my name is Gill, I am a key person and work in the Margate setting. I enjoy reading, cycling, music and socialising with friends and family.

Training

I have worked with children for 14 years. I have done training along the way and I have recently achieved my (EYPS) Early Years Professional Status. I have Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection qualifications and regularly attend training courses relevant to my role. I joined Pierremont Park Preschools in January 2012.

Auntie Nicole

Early Years Practitioner (Bromstone)

Hello my name is Nicole and I joined Pierremont Park Preschool as a Bank Staff in April 2014. I work in the Bromstone setting.

Training

Level 3 NVQ in early years care and education.

Auntie Natalie (Margate/Bromstone)

Early years Practitioner

I am a level 2 qualified practitioner with a 'children and young peoples workforce' qualification. I live locally with my two children. when I am not working I spend quality time with my children. I enjoy reading fiction novels, family days together and long summer days on the beach.

Auntie Emily

Assistant (Bromstone)

I am 22 years of age and I have been working for Pierremont for a year whilst also attending Canterbury Christchurch University studying a masters in linguistics. I have one brother and a sister. I have a Greek background and visit the Island of Santorini every year. I like to travel, read, go to the cinema and I love to eat foods from all over the world. I love pancakes.

Auntie Jane

Early Years Practitioner (Margate/Bromstone)

Hello my name is Jane and I joined Pierremont Park Preschool in June 2013. I enjoy music, writing, painting, printmaking, cycling and reading.

Training

I have NVQ level 3 in preschool practice. BA honors degree in fine art.

Auntie Karin

Early Year's Practitioner (Margate)

Hi my name is Karin, I joined Curious Explorers in January 2019 and am loving working here. I live in Margate and I have a son who is in the Army and is now training to join the parachute regiment. I like to read, spend time with family and love to watch my great nephew play football.

Training

I have worked in childcare for 40 years and have achieved a level 2 and 3 in Cache Diploma in Pre-School Practice. Level 2 certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges. I am SENCO trained and fold a Paediatric Trust Aid Certificate.