Our Staff

Tina Gray - Preschool Manager

Tina has spent over 15 years working in childcare in various positions within nursery settings as well as owning her own business as a childminder. Tina has an NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce and her previous role saw her as a room leader within an early years setting. Tina has been managing Mere Preschool since September 2016 and works closely with fellow staff members, parents and the committee for reflection and improvements of the Preschool.

Leah Tealey - Deputy Manager

Leah is an NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualified early years practitioner, but more than this she has a wonderful rapport with the children and promotes child centred activities. Her calm nature and drive to be involved means she is engaged with the children during activities. Leah is also deputy safeguarding lead as her experience at the preschool and her ability to be approachable to the children means she is a great support in this role.

Sandy Sams - Lunchtime Supervisor

Sandy is our longest standing staff member at Mere Preschool, spanning over 20 years. She has seen the preschool develop from a playgroup into a preschool and has worked in various roles in support of the preschool. She is now our lunchtime supervisor, assisting the rest of the team with morning snack and lunchtime preparations.

Natalie Harrison - Room Leader

Natalie joined us, initially as a bank staff member and is now a permanent member of the team. Having seen both her children attend our preschool, and previously worked in early years, we feel lucky to have her on the team. She is Level 3 qualified as well as holding a level 2 qualification in Forest Schooling to support our outside forest school activities.