My name is Nicole Politis. I am one of the Directors at Portico Day Nurseries. I started the company 16 years ago when my son was 9 weeks old. Being a new mum myself, I felt I was well equipped to know what parents wanted. My aim was to provide a loving, caring, and safe environment for children and a place where parents felt happy to leave their precious child. Craig joined me a few years later and together, we have built seven settings under the Portico brand, all offering outstanding child care with a real family feel. My motto has always been “If you have a happy team, you have happy children and very happy parents.” I love my role and visit all the settings on a weekly basis. We have wonderful teams in all our settings and, from the area manager to the brand new apprentice, we all strive for the best outcomes for the children in our care.

Hello, my name is Sarah and I have worked in childcare for 25 years now. I have worked for Portico Nursery Group since the company opened. I have previously been the manager at Portico Lodge and Portico at Moss Bank, and became Area Manager in 2012. I am an Early Years Professional and have The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership. 

As area manager, I visit all our settings during the week and support the managers and their teams  to help ensure we offer the best childcare and education to our families. I have lots of experience to be able to support the teams hands on in the rooms, while supporting managers with leadership, management, and the professional development of their teams. 

I love my job as no day is the same. I feel very privileged to work with all our amazing teams and see our team members develop their careers. However, my favourite part is seeing the children grow. It’s always a sad day when they leave for school, although the greatest reward is knowing that we have played a part in ensuring they are ready for the next stage of their life.

My name is Vicki. I am the nursery manager at Portico Poppets Day Nursery and have been in post here since 2007 although I have worked for Portico Nursery Group since it was established in 2002. I hold my Early Years Professional Status which enables me to assist my team in delivering a highly effective, fun, and engaging teaching and learning experience for the children. I am a happy, passionate person who loves to learn new skills and keep up-to-date with current practice in Early Years sector. I love to see children developing in their own way developing their own personality and having a uniqueness.

My name is Clare Eccles, and I am the manager at Portico at Moss Bank. I completed my NNEB in1995 and started work as a nanny. In 2009, I began work in a nursery in Skelmersdale which was taken over by Portico Nursery Group in 2011. I was promoted to manage Portico at Moss Bank in 2015, and I am now a senior manager within the company.

My job is the best job in the world! Seeing your babies grow into confident school ready children is the best job satisfaction. My aim is that all children will make great progress whist they are with us, and that Mums, Dads, Carers and all family members will feel supported while their child/children are with us.

My name is Jane. I have worked at Portico Kindergarten for 10 years, working from Nursery Practitioner to Manager.I have been in childcare for 17 years, including 6 years as Manager of Portico Kindergarten.

I am committed to creating a loving, friendly and stimulating environment for all the children and team members within the setting.

I enjoy the day to day business of working with children and my team, and I am committed to providing an exciting and stimulating environment for learning and development within the Early Years.

Hello I’m Linzi, Nursery Manager at Portico Lodge. I have worked in childcare for 14 years and as nursery manager since January 2017. My main passion in childcare is to watch the children grow and develop. My ethos is child centred and I believe that children are at the heart of everything we do. I hold a Level 4 qualification in Leadership and Management and strive to lead a team of exceptional practitioners.

My Name is Amanda, and I am the manager at Portico At West End. I have over 25 years’ childcare experience including seven years at Portico, and I hold a Level 5 qualification. Each day is a different day in nursery, and I like seeing the children learning new things and priding themselves with their achievements.