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Our people

Meet the Team

Our professional teachers love learning and pass that love and excitement on to the children. Get to know the friendly faces who care for your little explorers every day.
Leadership

Meet the Nursery Managers

Kelly Sharp

Kelly Sharp brings over a decade of leadership experience in early years education. As Senior Nursery Manager at Raising Explorers Listerhills, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Her passion for child development, combined with her strong leadership and mentoring skills, ensures that staff, children, and families receive outstanding guidance and support throughout their early years journey.

Serish Hussain

Serish Hussain is an experienced and dedicated Senior Nursery Manager with a strong background in early years education and staff development. Known for her approachable leadership style and commitment to excellence, Serish works closely with families and practitioners to provide the highest standard of care and learning. Her focus on creating inclusive, engaging learning environments ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and confident to explore their world.

Sinead Bailey

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In every room

Meet the Room Leads

Each room is led by an experienced practitioner who knows every child’s routine, interests and next steps.

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0–2 years

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2–3 years

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3–5 years

Early Childhood Educators

Highly qualified

At Raising Explorers Nursery, we pride ourselves on having a passionate, highly qualified team of early childhood educators. Every member of our staff holds a recognised qualification in childcare or an equivalent early years education credential, ensuring your child receives the highest standard of care and learning support.

Permanent, familiar faces

We understand how important stability and trust are in a child’s early years. That’s why our team is made up exclusively of permanent part-time and full-time educators. We do not use agency or casual staff. Instead, we employ dedicated, permanent float educators to provide seamless cover when needed maintaining consistent, familiar faces for every child, every day.

Continuity of care

This commitment to continuity of care helps nurture strong, secure relationships, giving your child the confidence to explore, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

Come and meet us

The best way to get to know our team is to visit. Book a tour and see our rooms, meet the staff and ask any questions you have.