Our Team
The Heart of Jiminy Crickets
Beccy Lapham
Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Health and Safety Lead
Beccy has over 20 years of childcare experience and holds NNEB and Paediatric First Aid qualifications.
She joined Jiminy Crickets in 2014, after working as both a private nanny and in nursery settings.
Both her children attended Jiminy Crickets, giving her a real appreciation of the caring, community feel that makes the pre-school so special.
Kelly Lambden
Deputy Manager, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Funding Lead
Kelly has worked with children aged 0–5 for more than 30 years in day nurseries and pre-schools, and joined us in 2016.
She loves supporting children as they grow in confidence and independence, and as a mum to a daughter and twin boys, she knows that every day brings something new to learn!
Lynsey Baker
EYPP Champion, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Allergy/Intolerance Lead
Lynsey is NVQ3 qualified with over 20 years of experience working with children and joined in 2017.
As a mum of five (who all attended Jiminy’s), she brings boundless energy and understanding to her role.
She loves being part of such a close-knit team where every child’s progress is celebrated.
Julia Walsh
Specialist 1-1 and Healthy Eating Lead
Julia joined the friendly Jiminy Crickets team in 2017 after more than 11 years working in Reception and Year 1.
With three grown-up daughters and six grandchildren, she brings warmth, humour and a deep understanding of early development to everything she does.
Holly Bellamy
Qualified teacher, SENCo and Curriculum Lead
Holly qualified as a Primary School Teacher in 2014, specialising in Early Years.
After teaching Reception, she joined Jiminy Crickets in 2020.
As a mum of three, she’s passionate about helping children discover their potential through play, creativity and curiosity.
Bec Baker
Health & Safety Officer
Bec has been working in childcare for 14 years, caring for children aged 0–5 across two nurseries before joining Jiminy Crickets in 2020.
As a mum of two girls (both of whom attended the pre-school), she loves watching each child grow in confidence and character.