Staff
Our professional practitioners love learning and pass that love and excitement to the children.
Clare Bamford
Regional Manager
My name is Clare and I have been working within the childcare industry for 15+ years working my way up to my current role as Regional Manager for Busy Bunnies Nurseries. Having worked for Busy Bunnies for over 10 years, I’m now responsible for all settings across the country. I am a level 6 qualified following completion of my BA Honours degree in Early Education in 2022 earning a classification of 2:1 and have a strong knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) including the changes put in place in 2021 and helped to create the curriculum and pedagogy that Busy Bunnies Nurseries all follow!
Within childcare I have a passion for messy play, in particular playdough! I love to give children the chances to create a mess to explore and learn with freedom to lead their own play.
our wonderful managers.
New England Manager - Grace
Grace is our newly appointed New England Manager, bringing strong leadership and a fresh perspective to the team. With a deep passion for early years education and a focus on quality and consistency across all settings, she is dedicated to supporting staff and ensuring the highest standards of care and learning for every child. Her commitment to excellence and team development makes her a valuable asset to the Busy Bunnies family.
Braybrook - Sarah
Hampton Manager - Kathryn (Overseeing)
Sarah has been an integral part of our nursery family since we took over in 2017. With years of experience as our dedicated Deputy Manager, she has grown alongside the nursery, supporting children, families, and staff with her calm leadership and genuine passion for early years education. In September 2025, she took the exciting step into the role of Manager, bringing her wealth of knowledge, warm personality, and unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing, inspiring environment for every child in our care.
Kirkby Manager - Michaela
Makayla is the manager at our Kirkby location. She recently joined Busy Bunnies, bringing extensive experience in early years education. With a fresh perspective and a motivating presence, she inspires her team. Makayla is deeply passionate about early childhood development and takes great pride in supporting children as they reach their milestones.
Ashfield Manager - Holly
Holly, the manager at our Summer House setting, joined the company in March 2025. She is passionate about giving every child the best possible start in life and brings a well-rounded perspective to her role through her experience in various positions within nursery settings. Her commitment to high-quality early years care is evident in everything she does.
Huthwaite Manager - Jessica
Jess has been a key part of the team since the transition from Little Lambs to Busy Bunnies, where she served as the nursery manager. Holding a Level 3 qualification, she is passionate about creating a nurturing and secure environment, and is dedicated to giving parents complete peace of mind when entrusting their children to the nursery’s care. Her calm and approachable nature helps build strong bonds with both children and families. Jess takes pride in supporting her team to deliver the highest standard of early years care.