MEET THE TEAM

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Our dedicated team have one thing in common, and that is their passion for childcare. From experienced Nursery Practitioners to qualified teachers & Apprentices. Our staff are qualified in EYFS, Safeguarding, First Aid, and hold qualifications in childcare up to level 5.

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Asiya

Nursery Manager/Founder 

Asiya has a Level 5 childcare qualification. Her drive and passion for Childcare stems from her wealth and experience gained from the Health and Social Care sector.  She worked in Independent living, leading a number of openings for assisted living across the UK, as well as managing a team of consultants recruiting for registered managers and care practitioners.

In 2015 this drive and passion led to her qualifying as a Nursery practitioner and opening Yaqadoodle Childcare supported by her partner Mo, working from their home which was converted into a fully functional nursery. They provided a great service caring for children from early years, promoting values such as Unity, Support, and Growth.

By Summer 2019 through word of mouth the client list had grown substantially, and there was a need for commercial premises. In September 2019 Yaqadoodle Childcare Academy was formed and the first branch opened on Bennett Street, adopting the same principle “To provide high-quality affordable childcare, which meets the individual requirements of every child”

MO

Head of Operation/Pre-school Practitioner

Mo helped set up Yaqadoodle Childcare with his partner, Asiya. He gets stuck in with the day to day operational side of the business and oversees the daily running of the Nursery. 

Emma

Assistant Manager – Safeguarding Lead & SENCO

Emma is the latest addition to the Yaqadoodle. She is a Level 3 Practitioner who has over 15 years experience in childcare, with 8 years in management. Emma has a wealth of experience and loves getting involved with the children. She has great leadership skills and thrives on enhancing the children’s knowledge. She is a great asset to YCA – welcome to the team. 

Zara

Business Support Manager 

Zara brings a wealth of experience to the business having completed an LLB and Masters in Business and Corporate  Law. She predominantly works with the key stakeholders in terms of processes and procedures. 

CAROLANNE

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Deputy Manager & Pre-School Leader

Carolanne is a Level 3 Practitioner & works in Pre-school.

She loves getting the children involved with all aspects of EYFS activities to deliver a valued learning experience. Her favourite interactions with the activities is messy play!

 

Lysa

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Butterfly Room Leader & Deputy Manager/SENCO

Lysa is a Level 3 Practitioner & Qualified Teaching Assistant. She is one of our newest members of the team and has worked with children since leaving school.  She is extremely passionate about childcare and loves the idea that she has the opportunity to shape young minds, getting them ready and set on their path for school. 

claire

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Butterfly Room Level 3 Practitioner

Claire is our latest recruit at YCA. She is a Level 3 Practitioner and brings an abundance of experience to YCA. She has over 15 years experience and is truly passionate about childcare.  

Welcome to the team Claire! 

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Kiera

Pre-School

Kiera is an enthusiastic member of the YCA team. She takes great pride in her work and predominantly works in our Pre-school area. 

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Leah

Butterfly Room 

Leah predominantly works in the Butterfly Room but also covers Pre-school as well. She enjoys working in childcare and takes a lot of pride in every  task that she does. 

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Karli

Butterfly Room

Karli is a mother of 3 and her passion in childcare comes from being brought up in a big family with lots of children around. Karli is assertive and a firm believer of getting the best out of the children!  

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Sue

Nursery Cook

Sue joined Yaqadoodle as a professional Chef, she brings 16 years experience as she has worked in Primary Schools around the area for numerous years. She enjoys making the children healthy dinners and is really enthusiastic with them all! Sue also does charity food cooking. 

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Ali

IT & Marketing Assistant

Ali supports our IT infrastructure and networks well to promote the business. He is a great lead for YCA and works hard to get Yaqadoodle on the map. 

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