Meet The Team

My name is Nicola Brooks and I work as a nursery practitioner within Cascades. I have worked for Cascades for 9 years and worked in childcare for over 10 years. I really enjoy working with the children and their families. I especially enjoy doing creative activities with the children and watching them learn and grow. I completed my BA Hons in Early Years and Childhood Studies in 2010. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my close family and friends.

My name is Flic Lloyd and I am the deputy manager in Cascades Childcare. I have worked for Cascades for 8 years and really enjoy working closely with the children and families here in the centre watching them grow and learn through their time with us. In 2013 I completed my BA Honours degree in Inclusion and education. I have worked in childcare for over 12 years and I have been lucky to experience different childcare settings including working in Lanzarote. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Hi my name is Hayley Gilbraith and I am a nursery practitioner within Cascades. I have only recently started my employment here but am already enjoying my role, meeting and getting to know the children and their families. I have previously worked at Chatburn Baby Unit and have lived abroad for 9 years. I have 3 lovely boys of my own and love spending time with them, my family and friends at the weekends.

My name is Helen Johnson and I am the Manager of Cascades Childcare. I studied at the University of Central Lancashire where I obtained a BA Hons Degree in ‘Early Years Education ‐ Children, Schools and Families’. I have worked in Cascades for three years and previous to this worked at a Pre‐School in Chorley for 10 years. I enjoy all aspect of my job in particular working closely with the families and how my job can vary on a daily basis. I am Mum to three boys 16, 17 and 23 yrs which keeps me busy and in my spare time enjoy walking in the Lake District.