About Us

I am honoured and very privileged to be the Owner and Manager of Puddleducks. After managing the setting as a committee run charity for 4.5 years, when the committee struggled to recruit new members and was in need of change, I made the decision to offer to buy the business. The committee and parents unanimously voted in favour and so Puddleducks and I began in our new venture in June 2021.

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I have over 20 years experience working in Early Years. Over the years I have worked in many different roles including as a Practitioner, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Senior Practitioner, Room leader and 17 years in Management.

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I have 3 gorgeous children whom embrace Puddleducks alongside my partner and I when we spend time during the weekends and holidays enhancing the setting! It's definitely their second home! Often you will find my extended family there helping too! 

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I have a great staff team working with me, all eager and keen to help our children learn in a unique and fun way. They have many different qualities, skills and a vast array of knowledge and together they make the foundations of the Puddleducks family.

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Family involvement is vital to both educational success and wellbeing of our children, one of my passions is working with our families as a whole rather than just with the child. We work very closely with Parents/Carers and have fantastic relationships with each of our families, providing support, guidance and a friendly face each and every day.

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If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to come by and see me, drop me an email or give me a call. 

 

Sincerely,

Kirsty Merrifield

Owner and Manager