Meet the Team

The staff comprises of the Playgroup and Nursery Proprietors/Managers – Diane McIntyre and Lauren Irvine, five full-time assistants and two part-time assistants.  All staff  are vetted by AccessNI and Social Services before commencing employment at Movilla Playgroup and Nursery.

Diane McIntyre – Playgroup Leader

Diane has 21 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Lauren Irvine – Playgroup Leader

Lauren has 13 years’ experience and has a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education.

Elizabeth Rolleston – Playgroup Assistant

Elizabeth has 14 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Zandra Perry – Playgroup Assistant

Zandra has 14 years’ experience and qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Ree Bailie – Playgroup Assistant

Ree has 3 years’ experience and qualified to QCF Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Helen Quayle – Playgroup Assistant

Helen has 29 years’ experience working with children.

Jenny Smyth – Playgroup Assistant

Jenny has 4 year’s experience and is qualified to QCF Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Nicola Morehead – Playgroup Assistant

Nikki is new to the team this year and is qualified to QCF Level 3 in Child Care and Development.

Staff regularly participate in training courses through the Education Authority, Early Years, Stranmillis College, and Health Service to update their skills and knowledge.  Staff hold current First Aid and Child Protection Certificates.

“I very much appreciate all the staff’s attention to my child’s individual needs.  He has gained confidence in many areas and I have great confidence in leaving him every day.  He says “Nursery is good every day” – if he is happy – I am happy.”  A Parent