Children don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care"    Teddy Rosevelt 

Mucky Pups  is a warm, friendly, exciting and interesting place to play, work and learn. We believe that relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our team are a dedicated and enthusiastic bunch who love working with children and are passionate about doing the very best for the families we have with us. Each family is allocated a key-worker and a buddy for you to get to know and work alongside while your child is with us.We are committed to improving outcomes for all children by working in partnership with all parents and carers.
Meet the team below and find out a little bit about us.

Our Staff Team 

Jean Wills Manager

Stephanie Simpson Deputy manager

Before starting at Mucky Pups I was a primary school teacher for 24 years and of all the many roles that I had during this time, working and leading the Early Years Team was the most rewarding and enjoyable of all of them.
Every day is different and special at Mucky Pups and it is a real privilege that parents choose us to be part of their child's journey.
I have three children of my own and I know how important the special bonds they make when they are little are in shaping their future.

I have an NVQ level 3 in children's care, learning and development, I am also the safeguarding lead for Mucky Pups and have my paediatric first aid. I have been working with children for over 15 years and have a wide variety of knowledge and experience of child development and the EYFS.
I love to teach children new things, even something as simple as putting on their own coat and then watching them move onto the next step.
​Everyday here at Mucky Pups is different and it is a pleasure to work in such a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere.

Jodie Walkden Early Years Teacher

I have a level six in working with children and families and I am a newly qualified early years teacher and have my first aid qualification. 
I love providing lots of new fun and exciting opportunities for the children to support their early learning and development. I also enjoy celebrating children’s individual achievements and successes. 
​In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks and exploring new places. 

Lauren Jay Kelly Nursery Practitioner

Clare, Nursery Practitioner

I have a level 3 in children's care, learning and development and also have my first aid qualification.

I love working with children and being a part of their journey and watching them develop. Also, making sure they have lots of fun with us when at Mucky Pups. 

I enjoy travelling to new places and spending time with my family.

Leah, Nursery Practitioner

I have an NVQ level 3 in childcare and education and have worked in childcare for seven years. I am also first aid qualified and have recently completed a food hygiene course. 
I love to teach the children new things and really enjoy watching them develop and progress. I am passionate about baking with the children and enjoy making lots of different foods with them.
I enjoy socialising with my friends at the weekend and enjoy travelling and seeing the world.

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Joseph Wills Apprentice

Hannah Whiteway Nursery Practitioner