Plantpots Preschool
and Playgroup
Open 9am-3pm
Term-time only
Our staff
The majority of Plantpots staff are qualified early years
practitioners level 3 or above, with years of experience and
knowledge of working with children in the early years. All
staff adhere to government DBS checks and undergo
regular in-house training to enhance their professional
development.
The Plantpots team
Tamasine opened
Plantpots in 2014 for the
residents of Great Park,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
before expanding into
Jesmond in 2018.
She has 26 years' experience of working with children and managing settings all over the world. Qualified to a level 3 in childcare, she has also completed Montessori teacher training.
A firm believer in the Montessori approach to early years education, Tamasine was inspired to open both Plantpots locations using these teachings as their foundation.
Tamasine believes that building good relationships with the children and their families is key to the success and smooth running of Plantpots. She is always on hand to address any concerns parents or carers may have.
Tamasine McQueen
Plantpots Owner
Lizzy Pescod
Nursery Manager
Claire Robson
Deputy Nursery Manager
Katie McGeechan
Early Years Teacher
Beth Burton
Preschool Room Leader
Lauren Davison
Preschool Room Leader
Libby Wyatt
Early Years Practitioner
Libby started at Plantpots in December 2020 and is a qualified level 3 Early Years Practitioner. She is very keen to plan and implement her ideas, providing an effective learning environment for all the children.
Ashley Marsden
Early Years Practitioner
Ashley joined the team in April 2021 and is a qualified level 3 Early Years Practitioner. She is very enthusiastic about her role and is keen to widen her knowledge and experience further while working at Plantpots.
Louise Hayles
Support assistant
Louise has worked at Plantpots across both our Great Park and Jesmond settings for the last three years, where she has built up her knowledge and understanding of the early years framework and enhanced her skills, providing many stimulating and educational learning opportunities.
Lisa Houghton
Early Years Practitioner
