Meet the Team

Rachael McNicholas

CEO- Nominated Individual

Rachael is the proud CEO of Little Roos Private Nursery, a family-run business built on warmth, trust, and genuine care. With over 30 years of experience in the childcare industry, Rachael has worked across a wide variety of childcare environments, giving her extensive knowledge in early years education, nursery management, and child development.

Little Roos Private Nursery is more than just a nursery — it is a close-knit, family-focused setting where strong relationships between staff and families create a welcoming and inviting environment for the littlest learners. Rachael believes that children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and supported, and she has built the nursery around these core principles.

Her passion for early childhood education, combined with decades of hands-on experience, ensures that every child receives high-quality care in a nurturing and stimulating setting. Under Rachael’s leadership, Little Roos continues to provide a warm, family feel where children, parents, and staff feel connected, supported, and at home.

Raya McNicholas

Nursery Manager and SENDCO

Raya is the dedicated Nursery Manager and SENDCo at Little Roos Private Nursery. With a wide range of experience working in early years settings, she brings both knowledge and compassion to her role. Raya has a real passion for making a difference in children’s lives and is deeply committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

As SENDCo, she works closely with staff and families to create inclusive, nurturing environments where all children can flourish. Raya strongly believes that every child deserves the very best start in life, and she is devoted to helping each one reach their full potential.

Leadership Team

Natalie Keeton

Little Adventurers Room Leader

Sophie Sharpe

Little Discoverers Room Leader and SENDCO

Sian Wilson

Little Wonderers Room Leader

Ami Wallace

Little Explorers Room Leader

Little Creators Room Leader

Cortney Brown

Kadie McNicholas

Little Creators and Little Discoverers Deputy Room Leader

Little Explorers Team

  • Ami Wallace

    Room Leader

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

  • Coral Anstee-Cooke

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

    Level 5 EYE Apprentice

  • Sophie Couldwell

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

  • Paula Stroyan

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

Little Wonderers

  • Sian Wilson

    Room Leader

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

  • Ruby Lynch

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

  • Sophie Hazeldine

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

    Foundation Degree Early Years

  • Maddison Carroll

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice

Little Adventurers

  • Natalie Keeton

    Room Leader

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

  • Florence Cooper

    Level 2 Practitioner

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice

  • Georgia Brightland-Askham

    Level 2 Apprentice

  • Hayley Haigh

    Level 3 Apprentice

  • Jemma Smith

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

Pre-school Team

  • Sophie Sharpe

    Room Leader

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

    SENDCO

  • Cortney Brown

    Room leader

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

    Foundation Degree in Early Years

  • Kadie McNicholas

    Deputy Room Leader

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice

  • Katie Laverack

    Level 3 EYE Practitioner

    BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

  • Ella Kelly

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice

  • Edie Phillips

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice

  • Edith Brightwell

    Level 3 EYE Apprentice