“ We Celebrate childhood as a time to inspire children
to grow up happy and confident with a love of learning”
Meet Our Team
We are so lucky in Kickstart Preschool to have the most amazing team any Preschool could have. I think we are very unique in how well we get on and really work as a team all with the same values and priorities and that’s definitely “ the happiness of your children”
Wynette Reid - Early Years Teacher / Owner/ Manager / Linc Co-Ordinator ( Leadership for Inclusion ) / Child Protection Officer / Mindfulness Instructor
I have worked in Kickstart Preschool for nearly 13 years and I have loved every minute of it. I started my journey doing my work experience in Kickstart, while studying and I have never looked back. Six years ago I was promoted to manager and the year after that I became the Owner. I am very passionate about delivering a fully inclusive quality childcare service.
I love connecting with the children and their families and strive to provide a wide range of rich, learning experiences that encourage and challenge each child to grow and develop to be their ‘best’ self. Looking forward to a super happy year in Kickstart Preschool with a wonderful team to support me.
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Level 8 Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies
- Level 7 Degree Early Childhood Care and Education
- Paediatric First Aid
- Fetac Level 6 Childcare
- Autism Awareness Diploma
- Special Needs Assisting Fetac Level 5 and 6
- Basic Sign Language and Basic Lamh
- QQI Special Purpose Award Level 6 in Additional Needs
- IMMA Diploma in teaching Mindfulness to Children
- Children First
- Sensory Processing Certificate
Maria Lacey - Early Years Teacher / Deputy Manager / Child Protection Officer / Fire Safety Officer / FitKids Instructor
Maria has been very happy working in Kickstart Preschool for over 10 years. She was promoted Deputy Manager two years ago and gets great pleasure watching the children grow and learn through the years. Maria very successfully juggles parenthood, her work here and running her own business as a Fitness instructor. She loves working with children and has the patience of a saint.
- Level 7 Degree in Early Years Childhood Care and Education
- QQI Level 5 and Level 6 in Childcare
- Children First
- Paediatric First Aid
- Special Needs Assisting Levels 5 & 6
- Basic Lamh
- Certificate in Behaviour Management
- Fire Safety Certificate
- BA Degree Level 8 Sports Management
Lisa Sunderland - Early Years Teacher / Covid Safety Representative
Lisa has been working with us for over six years. She came to Kickstart with a wealth of experience. She is a wonderful addition to our Awesome team. Lisa is a born teacher and bounces into school each morning with a smile on her face creating wonderful learning experiences for the children.
- Level 7 Degree in Early Years Childhood Care and Education
- QQI Level 5 and Level 6 in Childcare
- Children First
- FAR certificate ( First Aid responder )
- Special Needs Assisting Levels 5 & 6
- Basic Lamh
Danneille Byrne - Early Years Teacher
Danneille trained and studied in the University of Worcester College in the Uk. We are very lucky to have her on our team. Dannielle has a wonderful sense of humour and brings happiness and laughter wherever she goes.
- BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Advanced Practice in Work with Children
- This is validated by DCYA as Fetac Level 7 Degree in Early years
- Children First
- Paediatric first Aid
- Diploma in Counselling Skills (working with children and families)
Stephanie Kelly - Early Years Teacher / Relief teacher
Stephanie is a super happy person and always a pleasure to have around. She claims “ the best part of her job is how it doesn’t feel like a job, with all these children who show her how exciting the world can be.”
- Fetac Level 5 Childcare
- Children First
- Paediatric first Aid
- Fetac Level 5 business studies
Ingrid Quigley - Early Years Teacher / Fire Safety Officer / Covid Safety Representative
Ingrid has over 12 years of experience working with children so brings to us some amazing attributes. Ingrid is happy and enthusiastic in everything she does , a wonderful member of our Kickstart Team. She feels that the most important part of her job is to instil imagination, curiosity and enthusiasm toward learning.
- Fetac Level 5 and 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Children First
- Paediatric first Aid
- HACCP certificate
- Manual Handling
- Certificate in Fire Safety Awareness
Sinead Adamson - Early Years Teacher
Sinead has been with us for many years and now brings magic to everything she does. Her happiness and passion for children is such an amazing asset to the Kickstart team. Sinead is a mum to three children and still manages to fit us into her busy schedule.
- Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Children First
- Paediatric first Aid
Ciara Byrne - Early Years Teacher
Ciara has been with us for two years now and has a lovely nurturing nature. She loves Art and Crafts. She believes in play-based learning and creating fun, exciting learning environment
- QQI Level 5 & 6 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Children First
- Paediatric First Aid
- Sensory Processing Certificate
Kate Ferguson - Early Years Teacher
Kate has recently settled here in Wexford originally from Dublin. She has been in childcare for over 12 years and has a beautiful warm loving nature ,she believes working in Early Years is such a rewarding and fun job and really enjoys seeing how our amazing children grow and progress during their time with us.
- QQI Level 5 & 6 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Children First
- Paediatric First Aid
Michaela - Early Years Teacher Chambers
Michaela is an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to fostering a warm and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. She began with us last year and is already a wonderful asset to our team. She is also a very talented singer and musician.
- Fetac Level 5 in Early Learning and Care
- Fetac Level 5 Special Needs Assisting
- Fetac Level 6 Special Needs Assisting
- Paediatric First Aid
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