The staff members who make up Hamble Village Playschool are a strong and dedicated team. They are all part of the local community and between them have many years of experience. 

The team is committed to ongoing training. Between them, they all hold the key qualifications, all have first aid certificates and attend further training sessions regularly in order to maintain and grow their skills.

At Hamble Village Playschool, each child is allocated a Key Person. The Key Person has special responsibility to settle the children in to pre-school, liaise with parents and keep records of the child's progress without overshadowing them.

More About The Team:
 

Louisa – Pre-school Manager (Level 6) 
Safeguarding Lead and Early Years SENCO.
Lou began working for HVP in 2018, although she has been connected to pre-school since 2001 when the first of her 5 children came through the doors. Lou took over as Manager in April 2023 after being in the Supervisor/Senco role for the last 5 years. Lou is committed to her role, working to support the needs of children and their families within the local communities. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and partner, she also likes baking and exploring the great outdoors visiting different places around the county.


Carly - (Room Leader) Deputy Safeguarding
My name is Carly and I have worked in the childcare sector for over 15 years. I've previously worked in day nurseries in room leader positions in baby rooms, in preschools as a practitioner and in my own children's local school setting in Year R as a Teaching Assistant. I am a mum to four sons. My eldest being 23 and my youngest just 6 months old. In the little spare time that I have, I like to explore the great outdoors, enjoying mile long forest and beach walks with the younger members of my family.


Joslyn- Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) 
"I started working for HVP in April 2022. My favourite part of working with children is seeing them develop new skills and reach milestones. I come from a family of 9, and I also have 9 nephews to love and cherish. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and doing fun things with my daughter.



Leanne - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) 
Leanne is now on maternity and will hopefully return in April 2024
I began working at Hamble Village Playschool in 2021. My best part of working with children is seeing them develop new skills. In my spare time I spend time visiting family members and coming up with fun activities to do with my young daughter.




Lisa - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) 
I started working at Hamble Village Playschool in October 2022 and I have worked in childcare since 1998 and have experience in a variety of different settings including a lot of experience in working with children who have special needs. I am a mum to 6 children, the eldest being 22 and the youngest is 3. I enjoy being around children and helping them achieve in their own development, confidence and independence. In my spare time I like to read, sing and bake. I enjoy long bike rides and going to the theatre.



Molly - Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Molly is currently on maternity leave. We wish her well and look forward to welcoming her back in September.
I started HVP beginning of January 2022. I have been in childcare for 11 years and the best part about my job is seeing children achieve their goals, learn new skills and reach their milestones. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and taking my little girl on muddy walks in the woods.


Lauren Folan
I started working for HVP in March 2023. I enjoy working with children and watching them grow and develop into their own individual people. I live in Hamble and have two boys aged 10 & 8 who both attended the preschool. Before having children I worked in the childcare sector in a preschool. In my spare time I enjoy family days out to the new forest to see what new places we can discover.