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Meet our team

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Caring people.
Meaningful connections.

Our practitioners bring warmth, patience and genuine enthusiasm to every child’s day.

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People make the difference

Known by children. Trusted by families.

Outside the family, early years practitioners can become some of the most important people in a young child’s world. We take that responsibility seriously—building gentle, consistent relationships so children have the confidence to play, learn and flourish.

Lou Lou, founder and owner of Little Leaps Daycare

Founder & owner

Meet Lou Lou

Company Director & Founder

“As a director, I am committed to maintaining high standards across the settings while creating a welcoming environment for children, families and staff.”

Hi, I’m Lou! I am a Company Director and founder of Little Leaps Day Care. I am a qualified Level 5 Early Years Practitioner with a strong passion for creating high-quality, inspiring environments where children can thrive. I particularly enjoy setting up and developing early years environments that encourage curiosity, independence, creativity and learning through play.

I am passionate about both indoor and outdoor provision and believe that thoughtfully planned, enabling environments play an important role in supporting children’s development and individual interests. I enjoy bringing new ideas to life, creating engaging learning opportunities and supporting practitioners to provide positive, nurturing experiences for every child.

Our practitioners

Meet more of the Little Leaps family

Get to know the caring practitioners who help children feel secure, included and excited to learn at Little Leaps.

Becky, Senior Practitioner at Little Leaps Basildon
Basildon

Becky

Senior Practitioner

Hi, I’m Becky! Little Leaps has supported me through my Level 2 childcare qualification and, more recently, my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. As SENCO and Baby Room Lead at Basildon, I’m passionate about helping children of all abilities reach their potential. I particularly enjoy developing fine-motor skills, supporting children to use equipment such as scissors safely and confidently, and bringing everyone together through circle games and wonderfully messy play.

With Little Leaps since 20215+ years
Level 3 • SENCO • Baby Room Lead
Zak, Practitioner at Little Leaps Basildon
Basildon

Zak

Practitioner

Hi, I’m Zak! I am a qualified Level 2 Childcare Practitioner with a passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. I particularly enjoy outdoor provision and creating opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn through nature and play. I believe outdoor experiences are a fantastic way to encourage children’s confidence, independence, creativity and curiosity. I enjoy creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to learn, grow and have fun.

With Little Leaps since 20215+ years
Level 2 qualified
Ellie, Practitioner at Little Leaps Basildon
Basildon

Ellie

Practitioner

Hi, I’m Ellie! I love working with children of all ages and am currently working towards my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I’m also a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Dance, movement and music are a big part of my practice, from the children’s daily disco to shared singing time, and I love watching each child grow into a happy, confident young person.

With Little Leaps since 20241+ years
DSL • Studying Level 3
Laurel, Deputy Manager & Lead Practitioner at Little Leaps Grays
Grays

Laurel

Deputy Manager & Lead Practitioner

Hi, I’m Laurel! I’ve been part of the team for over 6 years, and I have my Level 5 qualification. I absolutely love messy play, and I’m more than happy to get covered in glitter, paint and whatever else the children can find! I love getting to know all the children and their families and building those special relationships. My favourite part of the job is supporting each child to reach their next goals, while having plenty of fun, laughter and probably a little bit of mess along the way!

With Little Leaps since 20205+ years
Level 5 qualified
Amy, Senior Practitioner at Little Leaps Grays
Grays

Amy

Senior Practitioner

Hi, I’m Amy! I’m Level 3 qualified, and I’ve been part of the team for over 4 years. I love spending time playing alongside the children and supporting them with quieter activities, especially when we’re busy at the table getting creative. I enjoy watching their little personalities shine and helping them build their confidence. I’m always happy to join in with whatever they’re doing, although sometimes I think the children have more energy than I do!

With Little Leaps since 20223+ years
Level 3 qualified
Leah, Baby Room Lead at Little Leaps Grays
Grays

Leah

Baby Room Lead

Hi, I’m Leah! I’m the newest member of the team, and I’m Level 3 qualified. I love getting creative with the children and making all sorts of different crafts, the messier, the better! I also love being silly and making the children laugh. You’ll often find me joining in with their games, getting stuck into activities and generally having as much fun as the children. I’m definitely not afraid of a little paint, glue or glitter!

With Little Leaps since 20251+ years
Level 3 qualified • Baby Room Lead
Kayleigh, Apprentice at Little Leaps Grays
Grays

Kayleigh

Apprentice

Hi, I’m Kayleigh! I’ve completed my Level 2 qualification, and I love getting to know all the different personalities of the children. I especially enjoy role play and getting involved in their wonderful imaginations. You’ll often find me singing and dancing, putting on a concert for the children, whether they asked for one or not! I love creating fun, happy moments and making the children smile.

With Little Leaps since 20251+ years
Level 2 qualified
LEAP, the Little Leaps mascot and honorary team member
Little Leaps Family

LEAP

Honorary Head of Fun & Discovery

LEAP is our cheerful guide and honorary team member. His name stands for Learning through Exploration, Activity & Play—the spirit at the heart of every child’s day. He loves welcoming families, cheering on big discoveries and reminding little learners that every adventure begins with a small leap.

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Caring with confidence

What families can expect from our team

Safer recruitment

Careful selection and appropriate suitability checks support a safe environment for children.

Continued learning

Training and reflective practice help our team keep developing their knowledge and confidence.

Individual relationships

We learn what helps each child feel secure, understood and ready to participate.

The best introduction is in person

Come and meet your local Little Leaps team

Visit the nursery, see the environment and talk through what matters most to your family.

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