About Us

The Highfield Preschool is an independent day school for children aged 2 years to rising 5 year olds, which provides excellent, affordable quality childcare with traditional values. Highfield Preschool has caring, loving, mature and qualified teachers who provide a happy environment with clearly set out boundaries and a stimulating environment within a Christian ethos as part of our programme.

Meet the Team

Mrs Sandra Case

Manager and DSP

Mrs Case has been the Manager of Highfield Preschool for 26 years and has Level 6 qualification and Early Years Professional Status. She is passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for all children attending Highfield Preschool, and encourages an exciting, hands-on and fun-filled approach to teaching. She believes that the preschool should be a welcoming, transparent and warm environment where families feel at home and where their voices will be heard.

Mrs Nikki Zapico

Key Worker for Lamb class and Deputy Manager

Mrs Nikki has been associated with the Highfield Preschool for the past 13 years and is the key worker for the Lambs group. She has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and also serves as the Deputy for the preschool. She is wonderfully creative and patient with 2 to 3 year olds and manages to settle them into a routine really quickly!

Mrs Sulene Sypkens

Assistant for Lamb class

Mrs Sulene is assistant to the Lamb group and has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. She is the gentle one and has endless patience with the little ones! Mrs Sulene also does cooking activities with all the children!

Mrs Gina Coste

Key worker for Dove class

Mrs Gina is the Dove group Keyworker and has a Level 3 qualification in EYFS. Gina provides exciting sessions to her Doves and handles transitions from the Lamb group to the Dove group excellently.

Mrs Joanne Bowyer

Assistant for Dove class

Mrs Joanne has recently joined the Preschool as an assistant to the Dove group. She has a kind, gentle nature and supports the Dove class in their learning.

Mrs Nikki van Aardt

Assistant for the Dove group

Mrs Nikki is the assistant for the Dove group and is a fully qualified Early Years teacher. She has associated with the preschool for the last 7 years. She also works as a 1-1 with SEND children. Nikki is also the PE Teacher at the Preschool.

Mrs Lara Ejiwunmi

Key worker for Lion class

Mrs Lara is the key worker for the Lion group. She has been associated with the preschool for the past 10 years. She has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Mrs Lara’s enthusiasm and creativity ensure the children receive a fun-filled day at preschool and provides an excellent transition from preschool to reception at the end of each academic year.

Mrs Stephanie Jenkins

Assistant for the Lions group

Mrs Stephanie is the assistant to the Lions group and holds a Level 6 teaching qualification. She has been associated with the preschool for at least 8 years. Mrs Stephanie has a keen interest in the outdoors and consistently provides exciting experiences in our lovely garden.

Mrs Debbie Clark

SENCO

Mrs Debbie has been with us for the past 17 years, has a Level 3 qualification and is the SENCO at the Highfield Preschool. She has a true heart for children with SEND and works with children, parents and professionals to encourage early support to enable all children with SEND to progress to their full potential.

Mrs Frances Dawson