Meet The Team

Tina
Preschool Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
SENCO
Tina has managed Mere Preschool since September 2016. With a passion for early years, Tina has created a space where children can explore and learn in a stimulating environment and ensures all of the children in her care have the best possible experiences.

Natalie
Early Years Manager
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Deputy SENCO
Natalie joined the team in 2018. She loves all things outdoors and shows a keen interest in forest schooling activities. Natalie is fantastic at creating wonderful experiences for the children and recently took over our planning within the setting. With her curious nature, she always has the children exploring and experimenting with new ideas!

Hannah
Deputy Manager
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Deputy SENCO
Hannah first joined us as a volunteer in 2022, helping out as and when we needed her. We saw something in Hannah and knew we wanted to keep her! Her creativity is inspiring. She is caring and a lovely role model for the children. Hannah has recently completed her Level 3 in Early Years.

Sandy Sams
Midday Supervisor
Sandy has been the longest standing employee at Mere Preschool and has watched children move through the preschool, into school and then into their jobs! Sandy is a highly valued member of the team and is the glue that holds us all together. With her warm nature, wonderful stories and lots of affection, the children love to be around her.
Maria
Early Years Practitioner
Maria joined us in February 2026 and it's like she's always been here! She has had great experiences from her previous role that she has been able to share with the children and with her enthusiasm and love for early years, she always has wonderful ideas to bring to the setting.
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Our Committee
Mere Preschool is a Committee run charity. Unfortunately, without a Committee, the preschool would not be able to open and run. Our Committee is chaired by Holly, she is keen to support the team and the setting to be its very best and wants to ensure the preschool stays open by recruiting new Committee members each year during our AGM. Holly is currently supported by Sophie (Secretary), Klara (Treasurer), Harry and Jill. The Committee use their time to fundraise for the preschool and provide us with all the support we need to do well.
