Here for you and your child
Our work has one clear focus: your child's individual needs. In order for us to support your child's development in the best possible way, we employ people with diverse skills and educational backgrounds. They all attend regular further training courses, which enable them to bring new ideas and proposals to their daily work with the sole purpose of continually enhancing each child's learning opportunities.
Find out more about our Leadership Team below
Claire Ainscough - Munchkins Owner
“On becoming parents in Dec 2007 & Sep 2010 we discovered how difficult it was to find a nursery that was local and provided us with essential reassurance that while we worked our ‘babies’ were in the best possible care. We credit our sons with giving us a new perspective on life and have cherished every second of parenthood. Munchkins, became the result of not only wanting to be more involved in their early development, but also every child who is entrusted into our care. Since the 2013 opening of our nursery, we then welcomed a beautiful daughter; and we’re proud that she has also directly benefited from our nursery and experienced everything Munchkins had to offer. As business owners we consider being parents of young children a significant strength, as we wish to provide the same level of care to our nursery children, that we come to expect for our own children”
Deputy Manager
Gezz Finch
Holds an NVQ Level 3 and over 18 years’ experience. Gezz has had the benefit of successfully working within all the age-related rooms before moving into a management position. Gezz’ key role is to ensure the nursery rooms run smoothly and to support staff throughout in their daily activities.
Toddler Room Supervisor Charlotte Ashcroft
Holds a level 6 having completed her BA (Hons) from UCLan in ‘Children, Schools & Families’ as well as an NVQ in Speech and Language. Charlotte has more than 10 years’ experience within childcare and has been a central part of the Munchkins Team from the very first day we opened in 2013.
Pre-school Supervisor Kerry Branwood
Holds an NVQ Level 3, with additional qualifications at Level 2 in ‘Team Leading’. Since joining Munchkins in 2014, Kerry has spent most of her time within pre-school; an age group she truly loves, and has successfully worked her way up from Nursery nurse to Room Supervisor.