Meet the Team
Paula - Manager
Penny - Deputy Manager
Penny - Deputy Manager
I am married with two grown up daughters. I have been manager at Kids United Pre-School since it opened in 2003 and have a B.A.(Hons) Degree in Early Years Teaching.
As a family we are very involved in Scouting and I am the Group Secretary at 1st Hook Scout Group. I am an active member of St. Paul's Church, Hook and am also the Welfare Off
I am married with two grown up daughters. I have been manager at Kids United Pre-School since it opened in 2003 and have a B.A.(Hons) Degree in Early Years Teaching.
As a family we are very involved in Scouting and I am the Group Secretary at 1st Hook Scout Group. I am an active member of St. Paul's Church, Hook and am also the Welfare Officer for Genesis Gymnastics Club.
I love to travel and visit new places and in my spare time I enjoy reading, cross stitch and jigsaw puzzles.
Penny - Deputy Manager
Penny - Deputy Manager
Penny - Deputy Manager
I started as a nursery practitioner at Kids United Pre-School in 2019 and became Deputy Manager in 2020. I studied at Kingston College for my NNEB diploma. After I qualified, I worked in a day nursery before becoming a private nanny. I nannied for various families where I also experienced working abroad on their family vacations.
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I started as a nursery practitioner at Kids United Pre-School in 2019 and became Deputy Manager in 2020. I studied at Kingston College for my NNEB diploma. After I qualified, I worked in a day nursery before becoming a private nanny. I nannied for various families where I also experienced working abroad on their family vacations.
I am married with two children. Both of my children have attended Kids United Pre-School as I knew it was a very friendly, fun, caring and educational setting which would allow them to have the best start to their schooling life.
I play the flute and clarinet and in the past was part of a youth marching band. Where we took part in competitions here and abroad. I’ve had the privilege to play in many prestigious events; The Royal Tournament, The Royal Albert Hall, for Sir Cliff Richards birthday party to name just a few!
In my spare time I love meeting up with friends and family exploring the great outdoors. At any opportunity I get you’ll find me at my favourite place, by the sea!! And maybe even with an ice cream in my hand!
Susan
Penny - Deputy Manager
Catherine
I have been working at Kids United Pre-School for 16 years and I hold a level 3 early years practitioner qualification and am also the Special educational Needs Co-ordinator. I never stop being amazed at the joy and laughter the children bring to the setting and it reinforces why I do this job.
I am married with four children aged 29-21years and I have four adorable grandchildren.
Catherine
Catherine
Catherine
I have been part of Kids United Pre-School for the last three years. I have three children, who all had a great start to school life at Kids United Pre-School. I have a BA (Hons) Teaching degree specialising in foundation stage/KS1.
In my spare time, I enjoy workout classes, reading, crochet and am a member of local choir, Berrylands Belles'.
Elizabeth
Catherine
Elizabeth
I have been working at Kids United Pre-School since January 2020. I previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant in a school specialising in ASD, supporting children and young adults with their learning and independence.
I have 3 children and in my spare time I enjoy reading, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with my family.
Kids United Preschool Committee
Cath - Chair
Lesley - Secretary
Emily - Treasurer
I have been chair of kids United Preschool since it opened in 2003. I first met Paula when she became my wonderful childminder in 1999. Paula’s ambition was always to open a Pre School and I was pleased to support her when she achieved this. I am married with a grown up daughter. I have been working at Kingston Hospital as a Midwife for t
I have been chair of kids United Preschool since it opened in 2003. I first met Paula when she became my wonderful childminder in 1999. Paula’s ambition was always to open a Pre School and I was pleased to support her when she achieved this. I am married with a grown up daughter. I have been working at Kingston Hospital as a Midwife for the last 30 years which I love. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my 2 dogs and volunteering at a local mums bump and baby group at my local church.
Emily - Treasurer
Lesley - Secretary
Emily - Treasurer
My two sons are at primary school in Surbiton now, but had the most fantastic start at Kids United. They joined at age 3 and worked up through Little Learners, giving them a great grounding for school. Lunch Club was the real highlight! I'm proud to continue my links to the pre-school through the Committee, helping others in the community to discover this wonderful place.
Lesley - Secretary
Lesley - Secretary
Lesley - Secretary
I have been involved with Kids United since 2005, becoming secretary of the committee in 2007. Both my, now teenage children, spent their very valuable and formative pre-school years at Kids United with Paula and her team, under their excellent care. Kids United, as an independent charity, is a real benefit to Berrylands and the wider community and I'm proud to support them.
Ruth
Claire
Lesley - Secretary
I am a mother of two who both attended Kids United Pre-School for two years. I have been a member of the committee since November 2018. I use to work in the charity sector and I now run an Etsy shop selling homemade Children's clothes and accessories. I love walking and often walk marathon and ultra events. I also love to read, bake and do all sorts of craft.
Claire
Claire
Claire
I have been on the committee since 2018. I live in Berrylands with my husband and two daughters. My youngest daughter went to Kids United for her two pre school years, and I felt it was such a hidden gem that I wanted to support wherever I could. I’m a photographer by trade, and have taken the children’s nursery photographs for the last few years, which has been lots of fun!