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Our Centre Management Team

Angela Hynes

General Manager

Herjinder Kaur Sambhi

Systems Manager

Fiona Hakin

Quality & Practice Manager

Angela Hynes is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Centre.  Telephone 0113 3431818 email [email protected]

In Angela’s absence, Herjinder Kaur Sambhi and Fiona Hakin will be informed of any safeguarding concerns.

There are six play areas all managed by an area supervisor and an experienced, competent team of practitioners who manage the care of the children.

When necessary, we also use a reputable supply agency of staff that support the Centre covering staff sickness and holidays. Supply staff members are displayed on the play area doors.

Lenka

SEND & EYFS Coordinator

Laura

Area Supervisor
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Christine

Area Supervisor
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Helen

Area Supervisor
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Ruth

Area Supervisor
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Dan

Area Supervisor
Grasshoppers

Lynne

Area Supervisor
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Tabindah

Area Supervisor
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Shabana

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Laura

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Asiya

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Chloe

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Rachel

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Sidra

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Sarah

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Dawn

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Ashleigh

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Sophie

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Tiffany

Senior Childcare Practitioner

Orsi

Childcare Practitioner

Juliana

Childcare Practitioner

Callum

Childcare Practitioner

Layla

Childcare Practitioner

Liz

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Chloe

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Anne-Marie

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Chloe

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Emily

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

Mandy

Cook

Julie

Assistant Cook

Dee

Kitchen Assistant

Merbrat

Domestic Assistant

Dorota

Finance & Administration Clerk

Louise

Reception & Operations Administrator

Jen

Reception & Communications Administrator

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the University of Leeds. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee. On behalf of the University, the Board of Directors (all of whom are members of the University) is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial sustainability of the company.  It also receives assurances from the Centre’s leadership and management team which is responsible for the day-to-day childcare operations of the setting.

Current Board members are:

  • Paul Veevers (Chair of the Board)
  • Linda Mortimer Pine
  • Katie Tucker
  • Callum Williamson

Pending suitability confirmation from Ofsted:

  • Amrit Gata-Aura
  • Dionne Walker 

The Company Secretary is Catherine Cho (University of Leeds Governance and Compliance Directorate).

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Testimonials

"the children have demonstrated so much through the whole production, confidence, language skills, stage presence and you can tell they enjoyed so much, all your hard work preparing have really paid off!"
-Feedback on our Annual Production
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"We highly value this opportunity to attend this play group as without that we would really struggle to provide adequate opportunities for the twins to engage in stimulating and enjoyable activities."
-on Playscheme
"I recommend every parent has a visit to appreciate what a special place the nursery has for their children."
-Allotment

Company Information

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre Leeds
Registered in England,
Company No 6589495
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Contact Us

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre
Mount Preston Street
Leeds
LS2 9NQ

T: 0113 343 1818

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Registered Office

The Company Secretariat,
Nexus,
Discovery Way,
University of Leeds,
Leeds LS2 3AA
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Centre Opening Times

MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8:00am – 6:00pm (last collection 5:50pm)

MORNING SESSION
8:00am – 1:00pm

AFTERNOON SESSION
1:00pm – 6:00pm (last collection 5:50pm)

For closure dates and staff meeting dates, please see our term dates.

Latest News

  • Breakfast by the Fire: A Preschool AdventureJune 30, 2026 - 11:53 am
  • Bright Beginnings Wins Nursery of the North AwardMarch 6, 2026 - 2:57 pm
  • Arty Beginnings Week OneMarch 4, 2026 - 4:57 pm
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