OUR TEAM

Our Team

Stamford

Our Team

The Little Lane Nursery believes that both the children and ourselves will maximise their nursery experience with a permanent team of fully qualified staff. We have recruited experienced and qualified nursery nurses and continually support our staff in updating their skills, training and qualifications (all staff are DBS checked and qualified) in order to provide a rich and varied curriculum for our children.

Please see below for a summary of our established key team members and their skills.

Emma

Nursery Manager

Emma is the Nursery Manager and the main contact for parents.

Emma is a mum to Ava and Theodore and has over 11 years’ experience as a nursery nurse. She started her training with a local Stamford nursery school and once qualified, the nursery was keen to retain her valuable contribution to the nursery and so progressed her to Room Supervisor. In the 2 years before opening The Little Lane Nursery, Emma was fortunate enough to experience a very different side of nursery nursing by working in the neonatal intensive care unit at Peterborough City Hospital. Parents and guardians hold Emma in the highest regard and she plays a very hands-on role within the nursery; a much loved character in the Stamford area!

Victoria

Proprietor

Victoria Banfield is the Proprietor and is responsible for the nursery administration and finance.

Victoria is mum to William and Phoebe and is experienced within business administration and account management fields. She has worked in many industry sectors and has a focused business approach with a keen eye for detail.

Rebecca

Deputy Manager

"Hi, my name is Rebecca, but usually i'm known as Becky, and i'm the room supervisor of the Bluebell preschool room. I've been working in childcare for the last 8 years and started as a lunchtime and nursery assistant after having my own children. I then completed my apprenticeship in Level 3 Early Years education and have worked with preschool aged children ever since.

I love my job caring for children, as well as helping them to develop and grow. I enjoy following the children's interests and helping them learn new things by extending their ideas. The Little Lane Nursery is the perfect homely environment that supports all the children and has an amazing team.

I spend my weekend with my family, I have teenage twins and an older daughter at university. My husband and children play a sport called Roller Derby, so spend weekends watching and supporting their teams. We also enjoy trips to the cinema and days out together."

Wendy

Room Supervisor

Primrose Room

"I’m Wendy and I have worked in childcare for over 23 years, since the birth of my first child. I’m qualified to level 5 and I’m currently studying a level 5 Child psychology course to enhance my knowledge.

I have worked at the Little Lane Nursery since 2017 and have vast experience with all ages. I currently work on the Primrose room, which is my favourite age group to work with. I love to watch, help and encourage the little ones into doing lots of their first tings, like walking, crawling and talking. Sharing these special moments with you is the best job anyone could have.

I can’t wait to explore the world with them and beware I do like to get messy with them, we’re very hands in with our exploring."

Amber-Jade

Room Supervisor

Buttercup Room

"Hi my name is Amber-Jade, I am mum to James and have worked in childcare since 2015. I hold a Level 3 in Childcare and am working towards my Level 5 and becoming a deputy lead in Safeguarding.

Working with children is amazing as we can help them grow and develop their own individual personalities, being part of the process is such a wonderful feeling.

In my spare time I enjoy being part of Stamford Women's Rugby and love going to Wales with my family.

I look forward to meeting you. x"

Chloe

Room Supervisor

Daisy Room

"Hi, I’m Chloe, I'm the Room Leader of the Daisy Room. I gained my Level 3 back in 2015 and have worked my way up at The Little Lane Nursery since.

I’ve always wanted to work with children from a young age! I love watching the children develop & grow over their time at nursery as well as watching them build their character and personalities. Messy play has to be one of my favourite things to do with the children, I love watching them use their imaginations to create all different creations with the messy play materials whilst obviously getting super messy at the same time. I also love being able to go and explore the community with the children, showing them many thing the world has to offer while enjoying the fresh air!

Outside of work I love traveling to different places across the country and I love going to many different concerts & gigs. I love everything Disney & have been to Disneyland a handful of times!"

Sofia

Room Supervisor

Bluebell Room

"My name is Sofia Moreno, I was born in Venezuela, a South American country and I moved to England in September 2020 and have since made my home in Stamford, where I have been working locally in a nursery.

Though I am fairly new to the teaching profession, working in a nursery has made me learn in depth about how to work around the EYFS curriculum and about the importance of safeguarding the children.

I spent four years preparing for my career since I have always had a desire to enable children to learn and develop through the creation of activities and the planning of lessons that are adapted to their knowledge and interests. My degree in early years education was awarded by the University of Alicante, Spain, where I studied Preschool Education with a major in English as Foreign Language.

I also gained valuable experience working as a classroom assistant while doing the internships required by my course. I was responsible for preparing teaching material and planning engaging activities for the children in the class. Further, I assisted the class teacher during the lessons, and supported the youngsters who were struggling to keep up with the rest of the class. "

Morgan

Deputy Room Supervisor

Primrose Room

"Hi. i'm Morgan and i'm the Deputy Room Supervisor of the Primrose Room, caring for the youngest members of The Little Lane Nursery family. I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner and have worked at The Little Lane Nursery since 2020.

From a young age I have always wanted to work with children, I love every single day, watching the children grow and develop is an absolute pleasure - seeing first steps and first words - I couldn't think of a better job.

I love being part of The Little Lane Nursery and feel proud to have worked my way up through the ranks.

Outside of work I love shopping and spending time with my family, friends and dog, Nelly."

Georgina

Deputy Room Supervisor

Buttercup Room

Hello, my name is Georgina but I’m known as George.

I have always wanted to work in a nursery since I was young, i've always enjoyed looking after and caring for younger members of my family.

I started working at The Little Lane Nursery in 2017 as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice and have worked my way up and am now the Deputy Room Supervisor within the Buttercup room. I am so happy working at The Little Lane Nursery, I love to get to know the children, create bonds, watch the children learn and grow every single day experiencing and achieving new skills. My most favourite activity is getting messy, we can get messy in so many ways and I am always first to get stuck in! I also really enjoy going out and about in our community, we are so lucky to have so many opportunities in our doorstep in Stamford.

As much as I love being at nursery with my favourite little ones I also enjoy spending my time with my friends and family and going out shopping 😊"

Becca

Deputy Room Leader
Daisy Room

"Hi i'm Becca, I qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in 2022, I've always wanted to work with children and now that my son is older, it was my time.

I love being a mum and that reflects in the way I look after children, I love to see children's characters develop and be a part of that journey.

Outside of work, we often go on walks and spend time with family.

I look forward to meeting you during your time at The Little Lane Nursery"

Summer

Deputy Room Supervisor

Bluebell Room

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Emily

Early Years Practitioner /

Trainee Level 3 Forest School Leader

"Hi, i'm Emily and i'm a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. In addition to my current qualification, I am also undertaking my Level 3 Forest School Leader training - I absolutely love being outdoors and seeing children learn in an outdoors environment. I am super excited to learning with the as we explore nature at the same time.

I absolutely love working with children and watching them grow and develop through their play.

In my spare time I love reading books, spending quality time with my family and baking lots of yummy treats!"

Lucy

Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

Primrose Room

"Hi, my name is Lucy and I joined The Little Lane Nursery in 2020 and love watching and helping the children develop. I love taking the children out and about with the town so they can experience new things in the local community, in the same way they would if they were with their families.

I am always looking to further my knowledge and sharing them with my colleagues - I love scrolling through pinterest and various early years websites to get inspiration for new activities and ways to further extend the children's learning.

In my spare time you'll either see me spending my hard earned wages on some retail therapy, with my friends or volunteering at my local Cub Scout group".

Tilly

Early Years Practitioner

Daisy Room

"Hi i'm Tilly! From a young age I have always a to work with children and in 2020 I achieved my Level 3 in Childcare. My training involved completing lots of work placements at nurseries in and around Stamford, one of them being The Little Lane Nursery.

My favourite part about working with children is being able to build bonds with them from an early age and being able to watch them grow and develop into their own little personalities.

Outside of work I love to bake lots of yummy cakes and travel to new places around the world."

Stef Wilson

Forest School & Outdoor Learning Assistant

Bluebell Room

"After watching The Little Lane Nursery develop over the years I have always wanted to join the team, so I feel very privileged to starting a new chapter in my life and becoming a childcare assistant in this exceptional place.

I have one grown up daughter and am a nanny to our beautiful 5year old granddaughter.I really enjoy gardening, growing flowers & vegetables and upcycling wood projects. I relish the great outdoors, walking & exploring new places.

I am so excited and looking forward to attending Forest School Sessions & Outdoor Learning, meeting all the children and experiencing the outdoor activities with them and helping them to appreciate & connect to nature"

Isabella

Early Years Practitioner (L2) / Apprentice Early Years Practitioner (L3)

"I'm Isabella Clarke I'm 24 years old I live in the beautiful countryside and have grown up there. I'm funny, i'm kind, organised and I'm great when it comes to working as a team as well as on my own.

I have been in childcare for around four years and absolutely love it and love working With children and interacting with them and getting to know their likes, dislikes and interests.

I do have some news my fiancé and I are getting married next year which I’m really excited about."

Victoria

Early Years Apprentice

"Hi, i'm Victoria but I like to be called Vicky!

I'm currently undertaking my Level 2 apprenticeship in Childcare and I plan to go on to do my Level 3.

I've always enjoyed taking care of children from a young age, whether it be for family members or friends. I really enjoy reading to the children - especially when they have picked the book and come up to me to read.

In my spare time I love to hang out with my friends, listen to music and spend my wages on shopping!"

Megan

Early Years Apprentice

"Hi, i'm Megan, i'm very passionate about childcare, having grown up in a big family, taking responsibilities of my nieces and nephews. They've inspired me so much for me to take on a career in doing childcare, making sure children live to their full potential and watch them grow each step of the way, This is a dream becoming reality.

My hobbies are singing and being an amazing aunt:)"

Amelia

Early Years Apprentice

"Hi, i'm Amelia and i'm currently doing my Level 1 in Childcare at Stamford College. When i'm not at college I love to gain hands on work experience at The Little Lane Nursery.

I will shortly be commencing my Level 2 in Childcare and will be undertaking my study weeks at The Little Lane Nursery.

I love working with children and have known from a very young age that I wanted to work in childcare."

Amanda

House Keeper

"Hello, i'm Amanda (or Manda as i'm affectionately known) and i'm the housekeeper and bossy boots here at The Little Lane Nursery. Most of my working life has been within retail and when I was made redundant I decided to take a different direction and found this gem of a job.

I am mum of one and grandma to five and own a very naughty cat called Spirit.

Outside of work I like to do crosswords and Sudoku to keep the brain active, I also like to compose odes and am working on a book! I am potty about animals, especially elephants, and it is my dream to one day see them in their natural habitat."