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 is NNEB qualified and has worked with children aged 0–5 for more than 30 years in day nurseries and pre-schools. She joined us here 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 a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years and has been working in childcare for 14 years. She cared 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.