Our Wonderful Staff

Welcome to the heart of Grasshoppers in the Park, where our dedicated nursery team fosters a warm, nurturing family environment that makes every child feel right at home. As deeply empathetic childcare professionals, many of our staff members have been with us for well over a decade, ensuring an invaluable sense of stability and trusted continuity for your little ones.

To provide the safest and most inclusive environment possible, every single team member is fully first-aid trained, we have two fully qualified Early Years teachers and many members of our staff are experienced in delivering compassionate, expert SEND support tailored to each child.

At Grasshoppers, children don’t learn in rigid age groups—they thrive on learning, playing, and growing together.

  • MA Sociology of Childhood and Children’s Rights

  • BA Honours Early Childhood Studies 

  • Montessori Diploma

  • Early Years Teacher

  • SENCO Lead

  • First Aider

Luciana‍ ‍

Luciana has been our Nursery Manager for over 15 years. She is responsible for the overall operation and organisation of the nursery. Luciana works with the children to provide the best possible surroundings and stimulation for each child’s development. She has a wealth of experience in early years education and Montessori teaching.

Luciana works closely with both parents and staff to ensure every family enjoys their experience at Grasshoppers. She plays an integral part in the executive committee and has a close working relationship with the parent directors. Her warm and friendly approach helps new families and their children to settle in quickly and happily.

  • BRUCE

    Bruce has been at Grasshoppers for over 13 years. His background in acting allows him to be an endearing storyteller and performer.

    • Deputy Manager

    • SENCO

    • Health Lead

    • First Aider

    • NVQ Level 3 Children and Young persons Workforce

  • CORAL

    Coral has been at Grasshoppers for 13 years. She has a wealth of experience working with children and is wonderfully patient and maternal.

    She has a real engagement with the children and is incredibly competent and professional.

    • Safeguarding lead

    • Special Needs Support Worker

    • First Aider

    • NVQ Level 2 Childcare and Education

  • JOSH

    Josh has a life long commitment and interest in climate change and its detrimental effects on our planet. He is a passionate wildlife conservationist and a skilled gardener.

    He has extensive experience of the childcare sector and a great theoretical knowledge of different educational approaches.

    • Deputy Manager

    • Early Years Teacher

    • First Aider

    • Masters in Climate Change Science and Policy

    • BSC Physics and Philosophy 

  • ROBERTA

    Roberta is a skilled puppet maker and storyteller and she runs weekly Forest School sessions, where children experience nature in a very special way.

    • Deputy Manager

    • Safeguarding Lead

    • Forest School Leader

    • First Aider

    • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare & Education

    • Level 3 Forest School Leader

    • BA Honours Drama & Acting

  • KATYA

    Katya is musically trained and is a talented Cellist. She has lots of experience as a support teacher in primary schools, helping children with their literacy skills.

    • Early Years Practitioner

    • First Aider

  • NIVES

    Grasshoppers Kitchen Coordinator

    Not just a fancy name for a cook! She also plans the meals and orders the food – all of which is organic, vegetarian produce (from local suppliers where possible), carefully selected for health and nutrition benefits.

    Have a look at our delicious weekly menu here.

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