Preschool sessions available for children aged 2 - 5 years old
Elmtree Ethos
A message from Becky and Caroline ...
Hello, thank you for taking the time to find out more about Elmtree Preschool.
We set up Elmtree Preschool as a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO). We are both Trustees of the charity, and each have a leading role within the day to day running of Elmtree Preschool.
We worked together for a number of years, and found we both shared the same passion and belief that play, exploration and curiosity are the best and most exciting paths to learning. We started to create a home from home environment and developed our approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage, to support and encourage this ethos. A key value we both have is ensuring every child and their family feel welcomed and valued.
We want to create an environment where children can explore and celebrate their individuality and creativity. We both love the small community approach you can achieve with preschool settings - it is what makes a preschool environment such a unique and special place, for children to begin their journey developing love and curiosity for learning.
After exploring all our options we decided to embark on the journey together to open Elmtree Preschool, to continue all the above, and much more!
We would love to hear from you, if you have any questions about Elmtree Preschool please do get in touch.
Best wishes,
Becky and Caroline
Meet The Team
Elmtree team work Ethic
Elmtree Preschool has a wonderful team of Early Years Professionals and volunteers. We all provide a wide range of experience and knowledge within management, early years and charity structures.
We believe each member of the team's role is of equal value to the successful running of Elmtree Preschool. To further support this, we do not have any hierarchy within pay rates for our paid employees. We feel this really contributes to a positive and healthy work ethic amongst the team, and ensures everyone feels valued and appreciated for the role they play in providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing preschool environment.
Becky Meacham
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Elmtree Preschool Manager
and Trustee
Early Years Teacher Status
(EYPS/EYTS ~ 0-5 years)
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies - Level 6
First Aid - 12 hour level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Forest School Training (L1)
Business and Management NVQ (L3)
10+ years experience in Early Years management
Becky lives in Shirehampton with her husband, two you
Elmtree Preschool Manager
and Trustee
Early Years Teacher Status
(EYPS/EYTS ~ 0-5 years)
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies - Level 6
First Aid - 12 hour level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Forest School Training (L1)
Business and Management NVQ (L3)
10+ years experience in Early Years management
Becky lives in Shirehampton with her husband, two young sons and their cat Gizmo. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, getting outdoors and exploring as much as possible, or having cosy days in watching movies!
She enjoys singing and reading, and likes to spend time in the countryside, and by the sea.
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Caroline Marchant
Elmtree Preschool Manager
and Trustee
Early Years Practitioner (L3)
BSc Hons
First Aid- 12 hour, level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator
25+ years experience in Early Years
Caroline lives in Bishopston with her husband, three grown up children and their dog Ruby. Ruby sometimes comes to visit us at Elmtr
Elmtree Preschool Manager
and Trustee
Early Years Practitioner (L3)
BSc Hons
First Aid- 12 hour, level 3
Safeguarding lead training
Qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator
25+ years experience in Early Years
Caroline lives in Bishopston with her husband, three grown up children and their dog Ruby. Ruby sometimes comes to visit us at Elmtree Preschool! In her spare time Caroline loves spending time with her family, walking Ruby, painting, sewing and DIY.
She also enjoys escaping for little holidays in her caravan!
Lou Minchin
Caroline Marchant
Lou Minchin
Elmtree Preschool
Chair of Trustees -volunteer
Lou has managed and developed charity shops in Bristol for over 15 years. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in charity organisation, management and marketing.
Bee Smee
Caroline Marchant
Lou Minchin
Elmtree Preschool
Trustee (Inclusion & Multicultural support) volunteer
Bee worked for many years as a Senior Early Years Practitioner in a preschool. She is now a qualified swimming teacher with focus on early years. As well as English, Bee is fluent in German & Spanish too!
Bee brings knowledge of Early Years development, and experience of the day to day running of a preschool.
Annette Miller
Annette Miller
Annette Miller
Elmtree Preschool
Trustee (Safeguarding) -volunteer
Annette is a qualified Early Years Practitioner. She has worked in a preschool for many years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of Early Years Development.
Annette Miller
Annette Miller
As well as our trustee volunteers, we currently also have two volunteers helping at Elmtree Preschool's sessions.
We really appreciate our trustees and volunteers, and love welcoming them to the Elmtree Team.
- Chloe
Helps us with pack up on Thursday afternoons
- Isobel
Duke of Edinburgh Award placement
Volunteers are not counted as part of our usual ratios