My name is Andie, and I work in the Caterpillar room as room leader. I have worked in childcare for nearly 30 years, ranging from schools, nurseries, playgroups and a creche. I lived in Colwyn Bay for six years and love to teach the children Welsh through singing.

My name is Yasmin, and I have worked at Best Friends since September 2023 and am loving it so much. I was originally working in the Bumblebee room but after covering in the baby room I fell in love with the Caterpillar room so here I am! I am working towards completing my Level 2 and enjoy creating new messy play ideas for our wonderful babies.

I work in Ladybirds as room leader. I have worked at Best Friends for over 14 years and love it so much! I am always looking up new and interesting messy play ideas and am the play-doh queen always finding new things to mix in like herbs, paints and smelling essence.

I work in the Ladybird room and am Level 2 qualified. I have 12 years’ experience in childcare. I love singing and dancing with the children and watching them grow through new experiences.

As the owners' granddaughter I have been coming to Best Friends since I was two, and then when I left for school I came back in the holidays with my mum. I left high school and came to join the family business and love every second of it. I have a Level 2 and am about to start my Level 3.

I work in Bumblebees as room leader, I have a Level 3 BTEC Award in childcare, learning and development and a degree in education. I love to see children using their imagination and watching them grow.

I work in the Bumblebee room age 3-5 years; I have just completed my Level 3 in childcare and education and am all about arts and crafts and teaching the children new skills.

I have worked in various settings, but mostly within the NHS and education. I love finding second hand resources and recycling them for the setting and teaching children about sustainability.

My name is Jake, and I am the head chef. I’ve been cooking professionally for over 10 years, travelling all around the world learning new and exciting cuisines before joining the family business, cooking and sharing my knowledge with our little ones. I make a balanced and nutritious menu that changes with the seasons to ensure all children receive all the goodness that our food provides to ensure they grow strong and healthy. I also cater for all dietary requirements and have meetings with all parents whose children have complex dietary needs as well as babies weaning.

My name is Jean, I have been in catering for more years than I care to remember! I moved up here from Cheltenham to be closer to family. As a lover of baking all things scrumptious it has been a challenge to find healthy, nutritious puddings without using sugar, but have thoroughly enjoyed finding alternatives for our little ones.