Aunty Anns

About Me

Hi, I'm Ann Marie, welcome to my little home from home… With over 40 years of experience caring for children and a British Empire Medal (BEM) awarded by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for my services to children, I hope to offer something truly special: a warm, loving and nurturing environment where every child is valued, encouraged and supported to flourish.

I am incredibly proud to have achieved 4 Outstanding grading from Ofsted in every Ofsted inspection since the Outstanding grading was introduced. My passion for childcare has never faded, and I still feel just as privileged to play a part in children's early years as I did when I first started.

From January, I will be joined by my daughter, who has worked with me for around 5 years in the past, who shares exactly the same passion for giving children the very best start in life. She brings over 20 years of childcare experience, including eight years as a nursery manager. Together, we have a wealth of knowledge, experience and, most importantly, a genuine love for what we do to share with the children and their families.

Our setting is a warm, welcoming home-from-home where children are encouraged to be curious, creative and confident. We believe some of the best learning happens through play, exploration and discovery. Natural resources, loose parts, messy play, investigation, arts and crafts, trips out and hands-on experiences are at the heart of what we offer, giving children opportunities to explore the world around them, develop their imagination and learn at their own pace.

We pride ourselves on being kind, patient and nurturing. We take the time to really get to know each child, understand their individual needs and celebrate everything that makes them unique. We want children to feel secure, happy, listened to and, above all, loved.

Outside of childcare, I have a husband, three grown-up children, 4 beautiful grandchildren and a much-loved family cat, so family life is very much at the heart of who I am!

Choosing childcare is a huge decision, and we understand how important it is to find people you can trust. We would love to welcome you, show you around and invite you for a chat about how we could become part of your child's journey.

Over 40 years of experience, two generations of childcare professionals, and one shared passion: giving children the happiest, most enriching start in life. ??


We are both DBS checked, have lots of references and I am registered with Ofsted.

As well as receiving my BEM, I have also been presented with a lovely, glass 'Helping Hands' award from Education Bradford for helping & guiding young parents.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, please pop me a message should you have any questions.