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Samantha Baker
Head of Nursery
Samantha Holds a:
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Cache Diploma, Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples' Work Force.
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OFSTED Registered Childminder, I am graded as Outstanding in all areas.
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Paediatric First Aid
I have extensive childcare experience, including having 2 children of my own.
Before I had children, I worked as a singer/song writer and makeup artist. I studied theatre and creative arts at the Guild Hall London. I have many skills as a musician and performer, which I incorporate into my practice.
Lawrence Baker
Director
Lawrence holds a:
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BA (Hons) in Education Studies and Early Years from The University of Hertfordshire.
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Foundation Degree in Early Years
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Cache Diploma, Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples' Workforce.
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Paediatric First Aid Trained.
Lawrence’s main responsibilities include the implementation of the EYFS (2025), Staff Training, Accounts and Child Development.
He also is a very talented performer playing guitar and piano.
Samantha Pleasant
Group Operations Manager
& Group SENCO
Level 6, holding a BA(Hons) in Special Educational Needs.
Paediatric First Aid
Samantha's main responsibilities include, managing the team at all Apple Daycare settings, upskilling daily inclusive practice, and ensuring we have the right number of staff at the right place at the right time.
She is married to John and they have a daughter Rosemary Belle.
Emily
Executive Business Manager
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 AAT
Emily started at Apple Daycare in 2017 as an Apprentice before moving into the office in 2023.
Emily handles all our office responsibilities including invoicing, quoting, and updating care plan scheduling.
She has two daughters Tilly & Edie.
Shannon
Training & Development Manager
Level 5 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Shannon works across all Apple Daycare settings to ensure that our practice and ethos are sustained at an outstanding level across all sites.
Shannon leads our Apprenticeship Development programme, hosting small group sessions to boost their training and support their education.
Shannon Joined Apple Daycare in the Summer of 2019.
Scarlett
Registrar
Level 3 Business Administrator
Paediatric First Aid
Scarlett started with us as an apprentice studying her level 3 in business administration.
Scarlett's role as our Registrar is welcoming new parents to our sites, showing them around and guiding them through the onboarding process.
Scarlett is trained professionally in musical theatre.