THE LITTLE PICKLES TEAM
We love to play an active role in children’s development to encourage, engage and inspire them with learning. Meet our wonderful team below…
PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
JODIE COOK
Hello, I'm Jodie, the Lead at Little Pickles Pre-school with a strong background in early years management. With a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I've dedicated many years to creating a warm, stimulating environment where children flourish as independent learners. My creative flair shapes Little Pickles into a welcoming 'home from home', inspiring curiosity and exploration among our little learners.
I thrive on continuous learning and stay updated through courses and training, ensuring I deliver the best care and education for children and their families. Holding a level 5 qualification in early years and a thorough understanding of safeguarding, I prioritise the holistic development and safety of every child.
Beyond work, I cherish family time with my three children and our little dog, Nala. I also enjoy dining out, movie nights, and connecting with friends.
CO-DEPUTY PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
LOUISE EXTON-BROWN
Hello! I'm Louise Exton-Brown, I’m one of the deputy managers here as well as a key worker. I have a Level 5 qualification in Early Years, which fuels my passion for supporting children's learning and development. Being Elklan trained means I have special knowledge in speech and language support, too. I love creating a warm and nurturing space where every child feels safe to express themselves. My favourite way to spark joy in learning is through hands-on activities like baking and gardening, where kids can boost their communication, teamwork, and early maths skills in a fun way. Outside of work, I’m a mum of two grown-up children and enjoy adventures, music concerts, and spending time outdoors!
CO-DEPUTY PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
ELIZABETH ZILLER
I have been part of Little Pickles since 2013, and during this time, I’ve developed a deep passion for inspiring and nurturing young minds. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and confidence.
I am naturally a creative person who loves designing engaging spaces and developing imaginative activities that spark children’s interest and support their individual learning journeys. I am also deeply committed to continuous learning, always updating my own knowledge and skills so that I can provide the very best experiences for the children in my care.
Supporting others is equally as important to me - I take great pride in fostering professional growth through ongoing continuing professional development, for both my staff and my team. Watching both children and colleagues grow, learn and succeed is what motivates me every day.
At Little Pickles, my goal is simple: to create a joyful, stimulating environment where every child feels valued, inspired and excited to explore the world around them.
Outside of work, I live with my husband and two beautiful children. I enjoy walking, eating out, reading and time with friends.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Sally Lewis
My name is Sally and I am a key worker here at Little Pickles.
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I am passionate about nurturing children and supporting their development, helping them to grow in confidence and curiosity as they learn.
I especially love spending time outdoors and enjoy encouraging children to explore nature and develop a love for the outdoor environment.
Outside of work, I am a busy mum to four children, and I am also a big animal lover, and enjoy walking my dogs. This often inspires my interest in the natural world and sharing that enthusiasm with the children.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
KERRY MURPHY
Hi, my name is Kerry, I’ve been working here as an early year’s practitioner since 2019. I did my training in Southeast Asia, supporting children with English as an additional language and working one to one supporting children with additional needs. I am passionate about early years and believe children should be surrounded by an environment that promotes laughter and learning. I feel an immense sense of pride knowing I have an meaningful impact on a child’s life.
I spend my free time at the small holding with the chicken and sheep. I like to read and collect fossils. I volunteer as a cub leader and enjoy getting children out in nature.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
CARLY WILSON
Hello, my name is Carly.
I am a friendly and enthusiastic individual who has recently completed my Level 2 qualification in Childcare. I love working at Little Pickles, as it is such a warm and welcoming environment. Working with children is incredibly rewarding, and I really enjoy building strong relationships with them and supporting their growth and development.
I am also a busy mum to a young boy, which I absolutely love! In my spare time, I enjoy gaming and spending quality time together as a family.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
EMMA CAMPLIN
Hello my name is Emma, I have worked in childcare for 3 years now, I love watching the children grow and flourish into confident little people. I am currently working towards my Level 2 Childcare qualification.
I have 3 children of my own, and they keep me very busy. In my spare time, I love taking my children for days out, and I like a good film! I also like going out for meals with friends and family.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Laura Davy
I am an experienced Early Years Practitioner with a deep understanding of child development enabling me to effectively nurture children, helping them to flourish in our learning environment.
In the setting I deliver valuable speech and language interventions to our children, providing them with extra support to flourish in our language rich classroom. I have a passion for teaching our children various nursery rhymes and songs along with the actions which they truly love and enjoy. On occasion I bring in my flute and, along with Kerry, we play along whilst the children sing.
Outside of work I enjoy travel, spending time with my family, going to the gym, swimming and cycling.
The Big Pickles team occasionally work at Little Pickles as well so if you see a new face be sure to take a look at the Big Pickles Team page.