Kiddie Capers Childcare – the perfect place for your little ones to learn, grow, and have some fun! Owned and operated by two local families, our children’s nurseries are designed with your child’s happiness and safety in mind. At Kiddie Capers Childcare, we create a fun and supportive learning environment where your child can thrive and grow.
We offer a range of sessions to suit everyone’s needs, plus the ability to book last minute ad-hoc care for those emergency situations!
Our experienced team has a passion for working with children and provides exceptional childcare services that cater to each child’s individual needs. We believe in fostering positive social interactions, imaginative play, and hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity and curiosity in your little one.
Embedded into our Early Years curriculum, every child has the option to participate in dedicated Forest School sessions, led by our qualified team
We recognise every child is unique, and to ensure a smooth transition into nursery life, we consider home routines, and tailor our activities to the interests of our children! As your child approaches school age, we work closely with schools and parents to develop their independence further with focused activities to ensure they are ready for school!
Enrol your child in one of our settings and watch them grow in confidence, creativity and curiosity – we pride ourselves on providing a safe and loving space for your child to learn and explore!
Our bright and spacious Nurseries are well equipped with modern learning resources which are sure to keep your child engaged throughout the day. Our nurturing and friendly environment provides children with a comfortable atmosphere that encourages open communication and trust.
Founder and Co-owner
Naomi is our Founder and Co-owner of Kiddie Capers Childcare, passionate about providing an exceptional Early Years experience to all the young people in our care.
Having qualified with her NNEB in 2000 and working in a number of Early Years settings in the years that followed, she knew that she could offer an even higher quality of childcare and decided to take the leap and set up her own childminding business. 21 years later, Naomi reached out to Sarah when the opportunity arose to launch a nursery in Scaynes Hill back in 2018, forming the limited company that we see today.
Naomi holds a degree with the Open University, where she studied a range of modules including child psychology, children’s literature and law, alongside her L3 in Forest School – a key part of our curriculum. One of her passions is working with children who have additional educational needs and disabilities, an area which she has a wealth of professional and personal experience in.
Naomi is mum to four children (two boys and two girls!), a scout leader (of over 15 years!) and has a love for country music and going to the theatre in her spare time.
When we asked Naomi what she is most proud of, she said: ‘I am so proud of the company we have built and the dedicated and committed team we have supporting all aspects of the business. I’m so thankful for the wonderful children and families we get to work with daily – they are at the heart of everything we do’.
Co-owner
Sarah is the co-owner of Kiddie Capers Childcare. Sarah joined forces with Naomi back in 2018 as Kiddie Capers Childcare Limited was formed. Later that year, they opened their first Nursery together, Scaynes Hill, located in the heart of the village on Church Road.
In 2019, they had the fantastic opportunity to open a second Nursery in Hurstpierpoint, set within Court Bushes Community Centre. This has gone on to be one of our most popular sites, now with a specialist baby room including a dedicated sleep area and garden for under 2's.
Sarah has over 25 years’ experience in the Early Years sector and holds a BA (Hons) in Primary Education, alongside Early Years Professional Status.
Sarah loves spending time on family adventures and is mum to a beautiful little girl!
Both Sarah and Naomi oversee the business from an Early Years perspective, ensuring we live our values through everything we do.
When we asked Sarah what she loved most about working in the Early Years sector and Kiddie Capers Childcare she said: ‘Having worked with children for many years, I love seeing their individuality develop and learn new skills. I’m so proud of the company and what we’ve achieved to date, most importantly being able to deliver high quality childcare and early years education to the local community’.
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Matt leads the operations here at Kiddie Capers Childcare and has been critical in the company’s significant growth over the past 5 years.
Prior to joining the team in 2020, Matt held several senior leadership roles within the retail and hospitality sector, where he was the youngest Store Manager and Area Manager for those companies at the time, despite beating cancer at one point in his career.
Matt grew up in Sussex and lives in Lindfield – he is married to Sarah, co-owner of the company, and has supported the company since incorporation back in 2018. They have a beautiful daughter together and share the same vision of providing high quality and flexible childcare to their local community and further afield. When not at work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and reading, particularly autobiographies and leadership books.
‘I’m so proud of what we have achieved as a team over the past 5 years. I love having the ability to positively impact the lives of everyone who works here and the little ones we look after’.
Director
Gareth joined Kiddie Capers Childcare in 2021 as a Company Director. Prior to joining the team, Gareth was self-employed and running his own home improvements company based in Haywards Heath. He started his career in property maintenance, aged 18, working with a range of property developers before becoming self-employed. His journey with Kiddie Capers Childcare started 13 years ago when he was asked to build a shed – the rest they say, is history!
Now, Gareth brings his extensive facilities knowledge and solution driven approach to Kiddie Capers Childcare, by being a hands-on member of the Maintenance Team, specifically supporting with company-wide projects and new sites.
Gareth is married to Naomi, and dad to their son and three older stepchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, attending Brighton & Hove Albian games and shares a love of Lego with Matt!
Gareth said ‘as a member of our family-owned company, I am delighted to contribute my professional expertise and experience in the development of both new and existing sites’.
Head of Nursery Operations
With over 20 years’ experience across Early Years education, Lucinda is our Head of Nursery Operations, representing and leading on all aspects of the EYFS and nursery life on our Senior Leadership Team.
Lucinda has a particular interest in SEND and understanding autism, holding a range of qualifications in this area. She also holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years.
Lucinda joined Kiddie Capers Childcare back in July 2020 as the Manager of our Scaynes Hill setting – she was quickly promoted to Area Manager, supporting all managers across our sites with her in depth knowledge, before progressing to her most recent role based at Head Office.
Lucinda is mum to three children and loves spending time as a family on dog walks. She’s creative and loves crafting to relax and has a special love for going to the theatre!
When we asked Lucinda what she loves most about working for Kiddie Capers Childcare she said: ‘I love working for somewhere where I feel valued and can make a real impact on the lives of young children and their families. The company has such a family feel and I love the opportunities for continual growth and progression within my role’
Head of Central Operations
Becky is our Head of Central Operations and member of the Senior Leadership Team, based at our Head Office. She is responsible for all central company operations, including maintenance, marketing, admissions, funding, finance and administration.
Becky joined the team in August 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her operational and project management roles in Higher Education spanning over 15 years. Most recently, she worked for Coventry University London as their Head of Operations responsible for the day to day running of all buildings, alongside Graduation ceremonies – a highlight of the academic calendar!
She has two young girls that keep her busy, and loves spending time with family, crafting and going to the gym her spare time.
Why does she love working for Kiddie Capers Childcare? Here’s what Becky said: ‘Early Years education is so crucial, and I love being part of a hardworking, fun and dedicated team committed to providing a high-quality education during some of the most important years of a child’s development’.
Head of People
Suzie is our Head of People, and member of the Senior Leadership Team, based at our Head Office. She leads a team of colleagues covering all aspects of HR from recruitment to employee relations and spends lots of time out and about across our Nursery settings.
Suzie joined Kiddie Capers Childcare in March 2024 to lead our HR provision. She is CIPD Level 7 qualified and has a wealth of experience in working for small businesses across multiple sectors - music, software and fashion, to name a few. She has a particular interest in employee engagement and helping companies become great places to work. Since joining the team, she championed the launch of the Best Companies Survey, where Kiddie Capers Childcare has since featured in the top 50 ‘Best Small Company to Work For in the UK’.
In her spare time, Suzie loves cooking (when she’s not busy, being mum to two young girls!) and going to the gym.
When we asked Suzie why she loved working for Kiddie Capers Childcare, this is what she said: ‘I love working with such a great team of people, all with the same vision. I love feeling that I’m able to make a real difference to the company’.
Head of Projects
Darren is our Head of Projects, and part of our Senior Leadership Team at Head Office.
Prior to joining Kiddie Capers Childcare in April 2023, he spent 12 years in the Armed Forces. During his last years of service, he managed operational movements of soldiers across multiple countries on various deployments. He joined Kiddie Capers Childcare as a Business Manager, before moving into Project Management as the need for a dedicated Project Manager arose.
Darren holds a APM Project Management Qualification and has a passion for transforming everyday buildings into stimulating and nurturing environment that fully supports the Early Years curriculum.
In his spare time, Darren is a Dad to two young girls and enjoys spending time with his family on the south coast.
When we asked Darren about what he loves most about Kiddie Capers Childcare he said: ‘Its fantastic to be part of such a forward-thinking company who are making a real difference to the lives of so many young children’.
Area Manager
As a key member of our field team, Paula is one of our Area Managers providing support to our Nursery Managers, ensuring a high quality of care is maintained across our sites.
Paula has over 20 years’ experience within the Early Years sector, across several different roles. She holds a number of qualifications including Level 3 in Childcare, Management and SEND and a Level 4 in SEMH needs.
Paula joined Kiddie Capers Childcare back in February 2021 as Deputy Manager at our Hurstpierpoint setting. She quickly progressed to Nursery Manager, before becoming Area Manager and now is able to use her extensive experience to support and guide other managers.
When she’s not at work, Paula is mum to three children and enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the south downs!
When we asked Paula what she loves most about Kiddie Capers Childcare, she said: ‘It feels like an extension of my family. The commitment and care that the company is driven by is nothing I have experienced before – they invest in their people and nurture their team to be the best they can be’.
Area Manager
As a key member of our field team, Sarah is one of our Area Managers providing support to our Nursery Managers, ensuring a high quality of care is maintained across our sites.
Sarah joined Kiddie Capers Childcare in 2024 bringing with her over 35 years’ experience within the Early Years sector. Prior to joining us here, she has held a variety of leadership positions and now enjoys being able to support Nursery Managers deliver the best possible care to those in their settings.
Sarah holds a BA (Hons) in Early Years with Teacher Status. Over her career, she has developed an interest in speech and language, obtaining her Level 3 in this field and is now able to share this expertise with colleagues across all our settings.
Sarah is a proud mum and ‘granny’ who loves spending time with her family, friends and taking her dog on long country walks in her spare time.
We asked Sarah what she loved most about working for Kiddie Capers Childcare, she said: ‘I love being part of a child’s journey and watching them grow. It’s fantastic to work in a family orientated company with strong values which are embedded throughout every setting’.
Nursery Support Manager
Claire is our Nursery Support Manager, and key member of the field team, ensuring consistency across all our nurseries.
Claire brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business having worked in the Early Years sector for more than 18 years, 12 of which in management. She also has over 10 years designated SEN and safeguarding lead experience alongside a Level 3 in Childcare and Level 2 in Montessori.
Happily married for 25 years with 3 (grown up!) children, Claire loves spending time as a family, walking, cooking and eating out in her spare time.
Claire loves her job in Early Years education: ‘Working in Early Years education is the best job ever – every day is different, and the children make me smile daily with their questions, innocence and honesty!!’
Maintenance Team Leader
Office Manager
Marketing & Admissions Manager
Staffing Co-Ordinator
People Advisor
Internal Recruiter & People Co-ordinator
Administrator
Kiddie Capers Childcare provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child’s potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.
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