Our Team Members
We are honoured to have an incredible team of Highly Qualified Nursery Practitioners and Teachers.
As a small family-run business, it is paramount for us that every child feels part of our nursery family and that we know each and every child and parent on a personal level.
Kerry Goodacre
Director
With a profound knowledge in Finance and Budget Management, Kerry is an asset to the team. Running two other education companies both nationally and in Spain, Kerry is not present in the Nursery on a daily basis but is always involved in the decision making. Her commitment to childhood education makes them the perfect Director.
-BA Degree in Spanish
-Languages: English, Spanish
Charlotte King
Deputy Manager
With a calm and collected approach to all situations, we are thrilled have Charlotte as part of our team at the Bilingual Day Nursery. Her commitment to early years education and staff satisfaction make her the perfect Deputy Manager.
-Level 3 qualified in Childcare
-Designated Safeguarding Lead
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English
Georgie Bunn
Room Leader
Georgie has 3 years experience in childcare and has recently completed her Level 3 in Childcare with the Bilingual Day Nursery.
She is an asset to our team and we are very excited about her journey with us! Georgie is very well loved by all children in her care.
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Level 3 Qualified in Childcare
-Languages: English
Claudia Perrone
Baby Room Spanish Teacher
Claudia is an apprentice Spanish teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a degree in translation. She’s very caring with the children and is always bringing positivity in the room. She’s fascinating with teaching and helping other people.
- Paedriatic First Aid trained
-languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German
Maria Viedma
Toddler Room Spanish Teacher
Maria is from Spain. She is a qualified teacher and holds a QTS certificate. She has a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education with English speciality. She has worked with children before as a Spanish and English teacher.
-Pediatric First Aid
- level 2 qualification in SENDCO
- languages: English, Spanish
Maria Jose Molla Mompo
Preschool Room Spanish Teacher
Maria is a Spanish National with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). She has a wealth of experience working with children in Spain and is very popular with our children.
-Level 6 Qualified in Childcare (QTS)
-Degree in Primary Education
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan
Amaia Elola Brooksbank
Preschool Room Apprentice
Amaia is studying her apprenticeship in Early Years Education whilst working at the nursery.
-Paediatric First aid Trained
-Languages: English, Spanish, Basque.
Stacey Dean
Director
Possessing a contagious enthusiasm, Stacey was one of the founders of the Bilingual Day Nursery Ashby. Running two other education companies both nationally and in Spain, Stacey is not present in the Nursery on a daily basis but is always busy in the background of the day to day running of the nursery.
-BA Degree in Spanish and Italian with translation
-Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
Queralt Faura Casadella
Deputy Manager
With an infectious smile and ambitious personality, we are thrilled to have Queralt as a part of our team. Her commitment to childhood education makes her the perfect Deputy Manager. Born and raised in Barcelona, Queralt is a Qualified Teacher (QTS). She has experience working in Spanish bilingual schools and nurseries.
-Level 6 Qualified in Childcare (QTS)
-Masters Degree in Translation
-Designated Safeguarding Lead
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English, Catalan, Spanish
Vialli McAllister
Room Leader
With a nurturing personality and hands-on approach towards learning, we are thrilled to have Vialli as a part of our team. She is very highly appreciated by all children and parents.
-Vialli recently completed her apprenticeship in Childcare and is currently learning Spanish.
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Level 3 Qualified in Childcare
-Languages: English
Emese Nyilas
Baby Room Apprentice
Emese is a Hungarian national who moved to the UK as an au pair. She has children of her own, and joined our team in 2021. Emese will be studying to complete her Level 3 qualification whilst working at the nursery.
She speaks Hungarian, German and English.
Laura Rodriguez Martos
Toddler Room Apprentice & Chef
Laura recently joined the team as our full time chef and nursery practitioner.
She is studying her Level 3 in Early Years Education through an apprenticeship. Laura is responsible for cooking all the meals in house.
Laura was born and raised in Spain and comes from Barcelona.
-Qualified Chef
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Italian, French, English, Romanian.
Chelsea Cain
Preschool Practitioner
Chelsea has a Level 3 in Early Years Education and a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education with QTS. First Aid trained.
Languages: English
Helen
Finance Assistant
As our finance assistant, Helen will be the person who sends invoices and answers any price queries. Efficient and trustworthy, we are thrilled to have Sam as part of our team.
Rachel Barsby-Robinson
Managing Director
Rachel is currently on Maternity Leave and due to return in 2022.
An excellent mentor to our team who strives to be the best in education, Rachel is always thinking of ways to make our nursery the best that it can be!
Her commitment to early years education makes her the perfect Managing Director.
-Level 5 Qualified in Childcare
-Level 2 in Childhood Nutrition
-BSc Degree in International Management & French
-Designated Safeguarding Lead
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English, French, Spanish
Justyna Boczek
Room Leader & SENDCO
As our SENDCO, Justyna is committed to helping children receive the correct support and access the resources they need. Nothing brings Justyna more happiness than seeing the growth and evolution of our students. Justyna is currently studying her Level 4 SENDCO qualification. Level 3 qualified in Childcare
-Designated Safeguarding Lead
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English, Polish
Ana Álvarez
Baby Room Spanish Teacher
Ana is a Spanish national from Gijón. She is a qualified teacher and holds the QTS certificate. She has a vast experience working with children across the Early Years age range and also has a number of qualifications working with children with varying SEND needs. Ana is currently in the Baby Room at the nursery. She speaks Spanish and English) and is paediatric first aid trained.
Domenika Vilskersta
Toddler Room
Domenika has recently joined the team at the Bilingual Day Nursery after finishing her GCSE's at school. She will be adding to the languages that we speak amongst the team as Domenika speaks both Latvian and Russian.
Domenika will be studying for her childcare qualifications whilst working with us on an apprenticeship scheme starting with Level 2 and then moving on to Level 3.
Adele Clarke
Preschool Practitioner
Adele is currently on Maternity Leave and due to return in 2022.
Adele has a wealth of experience in many different nurseries and brings her varied knowledge to create exciting activities for the children. A very passionate person about childcare.
-Level 3 qualified in Childcare
-Paediatric First Aid Trained
-Languages: English