Our teachers are referred to as Directresses as it is what they do – they direct the child
towards activities that would suit both the interest and ability of a child. The staff ratios range from 1:4 to 1:8 depending
on the children’s age.
Proprietors / Nursery Managers
Tracey Bruce (Head Teacher)
is a fully qualified childcare professional holding the Montessori certificate stage 2 and NAMCW Diploma with a
wealth of experience and knowledge in a variety of child care settings.
Caroline Lucas (Business
Manager / Teacher) holds the International Montessori Diploma, NNEB Diploma and NVQ 4 Business studies.
Caroline has several years experience in a Montessori Nursery and as a nanny. Caroline is currently on maternity
leave.
“Maria Montessori and her ground breaking educational methods fascinate, amaze and inspire,
and we are delighted to be able to offer this education philosophy in our nursery.”
Tracey
and Caroline are both Montessori trained and regularly attend short courses and study days to ensure they remain current
on all issues regarding the provision of early year’s education.
Above all we respect the
children and are pleasant and polite at all times. We are responsive to the needs of the individual child. For each child
an individual learning plan is in place.
Montessori Teacher Jane Mann - International
Montessori Diploma, PGCE qualified primary teacher specialising in early years.
Nursery Assistant
Julie Miller - NVQ 3 Helen Platten - NVQ 3 Jenny Taylor - Montessori Diploma Student
Emergency Cover
Charmaine Brujins - Montessori International Diploma
Jane
Julie
Charmaine
Jenny
Helen
Little Orchard Montessori Nursery,
The Recreational Hall, Palstone Park, Exeter Road, South Brent, Devon
TQ10 9JP (01364) 73131 littleorchard123@btinternet.com
