Meet the Team
Eliza
(Manager, Owner and Safeguarding lead)
Eliza is NVQ Level 3 childcare and education. Before taking over at Rainbow she worked in a variety of childcare setting (Nurseries, Nanny, Schools, Primary schools, Special needs schools).
She worked at Prior’s court residential school supporting children and young adults with Autism aged 5 - 25 years for 5 years. During this time she studied and received her level 3 health and social care (adults).
Eliza lives with her husband Sam (joint owner), their three children and their dog.
Lisa
(Co-Manager, SENco, and Safeguarding lead)
Lisa has managed a nursery before joining us. Lisa has 2 children of her own and is very dedicated to supporting and helping children thrive. She lives in the Burghfield area.
Suzanne
(Nursery Nurse)
Suzanne moved to Reading to teach at the Children’s House Montessori School with 2-3 year olds and was also a Child Minder after school hours. Suzanne has a Level 4 Montessori foundation teacher diploma.
She joined Rainbow in 1994 and particularly enjoys welcoming the new children and helping them to settle in.
Michaela
(Nursery Nurse)
Michaela is Level 3 diploma in childcare and early years. She has had a lot of experience working in a variety of nurseries, pre-schools, before and after school clubs, aging from 6 months - 11 years.
Michaela lives at home with her husband and two children. She had been a stay at home mum for serval years before joining Rainbows. Michaele enjoyed this precious time she spent with her children watching them grow and develop.
Hannah
(Nursery Nurse)
Hannah joined Rainbow in 2023 after taking time out to raise her two children.
Hannah has her level 3 in childcare and education, and previously worked in different nursery settings.
Hannah has two girls, 3 and 5 years old and she enjoy setting up messy play and different activities at home for them and going on day trips with her family.
Katherine (Planning & Administration)
After leaving school Katherine volunteered at The Rainbow alongside her part time job as a swimming instructor. She gained her BA (hons) in Early Childhood Studies through The University of Surrey in 2012. She then continued her studies at Reading University to gain her Early Years Teacher Status in 2014. Whilst studying she worked part time at The Rainbow gaining valuable practical skills and knowledge.
She has experience as a Room Leader and Deputy Manager before becoming Nursery Manager. This experience gave her the opportunity to learn a lot more about the management of an Early Years setting before re-joining Rainbow in 2021.
After having two children, Katherine is currently assisting with important tasks behind the scenes, working closely with staff and parents