The Team at Fixby House Nusery
At Fixby House Nursery, we understand how important it is for you to know who’s caring for your child. Our dedicated and professionally trained childcare practitioners are truly the heart of our nursery — and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible work they do every day.
In 2025, their outstanding commitment was recognised when we were named one of the Top 20 Nurseries in Yorkshire and Humber by Day Nurseries. We’ve also recently been awarded the Dingley’s Promise ‘Mark of Achievement’, reflecting our team’s strong dedication to inclusive practice in the early years — with over 75% of our staff completing more than 15 hours of specialist training.
We continuously invest in our team’s development because we believe that when our practitioners thrive, so do the children in our care.
Areeba Nawaz
Manager & Preschool lead
Level 3 in Childcare
Fun fact - Socialising improves learning and development for all children including young babies!
Brooke Mitton
Tweenie Room Lead
Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Top tip - Let them do it themselves – even if it takes longer. Simple tasks like putting on shoes, tidying toys, or pouring water build confidence, problem-solving, and self-reliance.
Bex Holland
Baby Room Leader
Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Fun fact - Being immersed in nature makes children (and grown-ups!) feel calm.
Chloe Hickingbotham
Manager & Safeguarding Lead & Lead SENCO
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Chloe has worked for the company for over 11 years at all three sites and has experience with all age ranges of children. Chloe is now mum of two and both her boys attended Fixby House. She always wants what's best for all the children.
Tom Hirst
Nursery Chef
Level 2 in Food Safety and Allergens
I am passionate about creating tasty, nutritious meals that children love — and I can’t wait for everyone to enjoy my delicious dishes!
Brit Hazelden
Nursery Owner
BA (Hons) in Early Years and EYTS
Brit has over 14 years of experience in working and managing other outstanding nurseries.
Eva Shierson
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
My motto: Eat healthy, sleep well, breathe deeply, enjoy life.
Jess Gerrard
Childcare Practitioner
Level 2 In Childcare and Education
Top tip: Your child will have endless hours of fun by creating dens using large blankets and pegs.
Lauren Hirst
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Your encouragement today builds your child's courage for tomorrow.
Karen Hazelden
Nursery area manager
Qualified Nurse and Midwife
My motto - the most precious gift you can give a child is your time!
Nayha Butt
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Top tip - Children who engage with their local community have a more positive self-image than those who don't!
Chloe Tonks
Childcare Practitioner
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Play your child's favourite songs and dance around the living room—great for burning off energy!
Chloe Robshaw
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
My motto: Eat healthy, sleep well, breathe deeply, enjoy life.
Nimra Hussain
Nursery Practitioner
Level 3 in Childcare
My motto: Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.
Ian Skirrow
Maintenance manager
Our very own Bob the Builder!
Ian has developed numerous nursery projects with 25 years experience under his tool belt.
Alice Reynolds
Childcare Practitioner
BA Hons in Early Years and working towards Level 3 in Childcare
My Motto - Teaching young children isn't about simply imparting knowledge; it's in everything you do with them, every single day.
Faiza Hussain
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Play your child's favourite songs and dance around the living room—great for burning off energy!
Kulusha Zefi
Nursery Practitioner
Level 3 in Childcare
My motto - If I come home with paint in my hair and muddy knees it's been a great day!
Billie Clough
Nursery Apprentice
Working towards Level 3 in Childcare
My motto - A day digging for worms and making mud pies with children is a day well spent!
Lara Ingham
Nursery area manager
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB)
Top tip - A large cardboard box can be anything from a space rocket to a puppet theatre, the possibilities for play are endless!
Shamaila Latif
Nursery Assistant
Top Tip: Singing and dancing is a perfect rainy day activity!