At KiddyKare we’ve got a fantastic team who are ready to help find the perfect match between childcarers, nurseries and schools.
So you that you can get to know us a little bit better we sat down with each member of staff to find out more about them.
Jen – our KiddyKare Director
Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?
From a young age I enjoyed spending time with children. They brought out my creativity, imagination and offered joy and enjoyment. I decided to train as an NNEB Nursery Nurse and thoroughly enjoyed the placements and course.
Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?
A sense of achievement …
Supporting businesses and candidates in a field I am passionate about and have worked in myself. I enjoy working with my dedicated KiddyKare team.
Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?
My parents are my role models they have nurtured me, guided me, and comforted me. They have taught a strong work ethic – to aim high, work hard and value your relationships.
My husband is a strong influence he instils positivity, support and above all to be determined to achieve my goals.
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
Raising two adorable boys alongside growing and developing KiddyKare.
Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?
Enid Blyton- I love the book The Faraway Tree, it reminds me of when I was a child. I have enjoyed reading it to my children.
Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?
We went to Croyde in Devon, we love the area. We chose it because it is close to the beach and we could spend time in the rock pools, surfing, wave jumping and eating pasties and ice-creams.
Jodi – our Development Manager
Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?
I love looking at the world and being able to explore the world through a child’s eyes, having a chance to provide them with a childhood where they can learn and thrive. Plus, why not have a career where you can have fun every day!
Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?
At KiddyKare I love that my role is completely different to my role in Nursery Management, but I am still able to use my childcare knowledge daily to support the KiddyKare client data base. I can relate to the situation at each individual settings so that I ensure we provide the best support for each individual circumstance.
Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?
Without a doubt this would have to be by mum, she has been by my side through everything in life and I know she will still be by my side everyday moving forward. She taught me everything I know and has shaped me to be the person I am today – a person I am very proud to be.
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
I am proud of being the person I am today, using the experiences and situations I’ve been through to learn and grow as a person.
Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?
That’s a hard one, it would have to be Roald Dahl – I remember Roald Dahl books being a big part of my childhood and I love how they have stood the test of time by still being a huge part of children’s literature today.
Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?
The last holiday I went to was Mallorca, I decided on this trip as Spain wasn’t a country that I had explored much, and I had seen lots of people visit. The country looked beautiful in everyone’s pictures with beautiful blue seas, which were even better in person!
Emily – our Compliance Consultant
Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?
The early years are such a crucial time within a child’s life, and I wanted to ensure children had the opportunity to the best care and start possible.
Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?
For me it’s networking! Working in childcare, you come across many different personalities and people within the sector. But even more – it’s recruiting and supporting the industry you encounter!! Speaking to a variety of settings, learning their approach, hearing of their highs, and offering support when needed will always be something I enjoy. With KiddyKare I can do this daily!
Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?
My parents without a doubt! They have taught me so much in a life and will forever keep me grounded. From a young child to an adult my parents have taught me how to be strong, independent, and work hard for what you want – this is a skill I have carried through life with me!
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
Overcoming the hurdles that I have faced and use them to my own advantage!
Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?
Julia Donaldson – I enjoy the way the rhyming patterns keep the children engaged. My firm favourite will forever be Day Monkey, Night Monkey – the amount of learning opportunities Julia puts into the story in such a short time is a true skill.
Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?
South of France – Eymet to be precise. My parents adore the South of France and every few years I join them on a trip to explore the region – we are already planning our next trip.
Kelly – our Recruitment Resourcer
Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?
Since I was a young child I have always been surrounded by children, helping to look after them and teaching new things like saying my name. Since then, I have always had a passion for looking after children and being a person who loves to join in a child’s playtime but gaining skills as well.
Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?
Talking to clients, relating situations to my own experiences.
Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?
My dad – he taught me to carry on with things even if sometimes it might become tough.
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
Becoming a better person for my own self and achieving the small goals for a bigger outcome.
Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?
Michael Rosen because of his book – We’re going on a bear hunt.
Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?
I went to Rome in March- I chose it as it has always been on my bucket list to visit. I love learning about history and romance it has, plus the food.
Gemma – our Recruitment Consultant
Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?
I’ve always loved being around children. I like being creative and showing off my fun side to help children fall in love exploring the Arts.
Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?
I really enjoy visiting the local colleges where we talk with the students and give insights to our own childcare background.
Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?
The strongest influence in my life is my mum.
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
My proudest accomplishment in my childcare career was winning room leader of the year. This was out of 60 settings owned by the company I worked for.
Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?
I am an avid Harry Potter fan so would have to say J. K. Rowling. I love how her stories connect from the first ever book up to the seventh story of the Deathly Hallows. The characters, places, spells, creatures, and story lines are all so unique. I’m a proud member of Hufflepuff and even have two cats named Tonks and Remus!
Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?
The last place I went on holiday to was Bulgaria where I went skiing for the first time. The opportunity came up and so I went with a big group of friends. It was fun to try something new and very different to my usual beach destination holiday.
Author: Jodi Walden
