Our Staff

Over 40 years experience in Providing child care

Meet our team

Barbara Knowles

Pre-School Manager

Barbara joined the Pre-school in 1995 as a member of the committee. Since then she has gained many Early Years qualifications including: Playwork- Level 1, Safeguarding for the Lead Practitioner, Food Hygiene, First Aid and Early Years Foundation Degree

Barbara is also the settings named person for Behaviour and safeguarding.

Nikki Allmey

Deputy Manager & Key Person

Nikki re-joined the staff team in June 2019, having worked at Pre-school previously. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Studies and safe guarding for the lead practitioner. She is also a qualified first aider.

Eve Knowles

Room Leader & Key Person

Eve joined Cullingworth Pre-school in June 2017. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a qualified first aider.

Jo Major

Admin Manager

Jo was on our committee as treasurer and joined the staff team in September 2021.

Sue Wood

Admissions Administrator

Sue joined the Pre-school in 1996. She manages the Pre-School admissions and Children’s funding. Sue’s qualifications include: Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education and First Aid.

Laura Callanan

Early Years Practitioner & Key Person
Parental Involvement & Year 2 SENCo

Laura joined Pre-school in 2018. She holds a foundation degree in Early Years and is first aid qualified.

Donna Beer

Early Years Practitioner & Key Person, Year 1 SENCo

Donna joined the Pre-school in 2001. She gained her Early Years qualifications and training whilst working at the setting. These include: First Aid and Children’s Care, Learning and Development- Level 4.