Who Are We?
Emma Harris and Laura Rich, the owners at Little Stars childcare have been working within nursery settings in Brighton over the past 24 years as nursery managers and Executive manager, caring for babies from birth to children ages up to 16 years. We both are qualified to NVQ level 4 in childcare are A1 assessors to support a learning team and have passed our OFSTED suitable persons interviews. We believe no one is ever perfect and always have room to learn more. We both have completed many childcare related courses such as safeguarding, behaviour management, supporting staff, special educational needs, outdoor play, first aid, health and safety plus many more and we aim to go on many more.
Having both taking part in setting up four other settings for an employee in Brighton that have all been successful, we had a dream of setting up our own business as working mums in the area. With great knowledge and understanding of what other working parents’ needs for their own little stars whilst they have work. In 2012 we started the dream of doing this for ourselves and our families rather than for someone else. We understand in this day and age most parents have to work as and when they can and if we could help this, we providing childcare on an hourly and sessions rate on various days of the week, providing meals and toiletries to meet all these needs, it would make a massive difference in the lives of working parents and their little stars.
• Emma had her first child in 2008 and her second in 2011(both boys) and this reinforced the passion for having a setting of her own where parents can drop their child off and not have to worry about their little ones whilst they have to work. "I truly believe that any child should be treated like your own and given the opportunity in early life to learn through child lead interests whilst having high levels of well-being and involvement in a fun and stimulating environment. I love puddle jumping, walks in the woods, getting messy in corn flour, play dough and football with my no longer, so little, little stars."
• Laura had her first child in 2010 (a boy), her second in 2015 (a girl), her third child in 2025 (a boy) and has a stepdaughter of 23 years old. She also has this passion for allowing children to take safe risks and learn through their experiences in life. "I believe all children should be allowed to make choices and be given equal opportunities in life. I love cooking, playing in the park, singing, painting and football with my little stars."
• Russell Brooks, the third partner is Emma’s dad and although is not qualified in early years he has spent the past 13 years as our nursery’s maintenance man. Ensuring a safe and secure setting for every little star that has been within our care. Russell also managed within the NHS for over 20 years and supports football teams in the Brighton area.
Emma Harris and Laura Rich, the owners at Little Stars childcare have been working within nursery settings in Brighton over the past 24 years as nursery managers and Executive manager, caring for babies from birth to children ages up to 16 years. We both are qualified to NVQ level 4 in childcare are A1 assessors to support a learning team and have passed our OFSTED suitable persons interviews. We believe no one is ever perfect and always have room to learn more. We both have completed many childcare related courses such as safeguarding, behaviour management, supporting staff, special educational needs, outdoor play, first aid, health and safety plus many more and we aim to go on many more.
Having both taking part in setting up four other settings for an employee in Brighton that have all been successful, we had a dream of setting up our own business as working mums in the area. With great knowledge and understanding of what other working parents’ needs for their own little stars whilst they have work. In 2012 we started the dream of doing this for ourselves and our families rather than for someone else. We understand in this day and age most parents have to work as and when they can and if we could help this, we providing childcare on an hourly and sessions rate on various days of the week, providing meals and toiletries to meet all these needs, it would make a massive difference in the lives of working parents and their little stars.
• Emma had her first child in 2008 and her second in 2011(both boys) and this reinforced the passion for having a setting of her own where parents can drop their child off and not have to worry about their little ones whilst they have to work. "I truly believe that any child should be treated like your own and given the opportunity in early life to learn through child lead interests whilst having high levels of well-being and involvement in a fun and stimulating environment. I love puddle jumping, walks in the woods, getting messy in corn flour, play dough and football with my no longer, so little, little stars."
• Laura had her first child in 2010 (a boy), her second in 2015 (a girl), her third child in 2025 (a boy) and has a stepdaughter of 23 years old. She also has this passion for allowing children to take safe risks and learn through their experiences in life. "I believe all children should be allowed to make choices and be given equal opportunities in life. I love cooking, playing in the park, singing, painting and football with my little stars."
• Russell Brooks, the third partner is Emma’s dad and although is not qualified in early years he has spent the past 13 years as our nursery’s maintenance man. Ensuring a safe and secure setting for every little star that has been within our care. Russell also managed within the NHS for over 20 years and supports football teams in the Brighton area.
- Shannon is the Manager at Little Stars Childcare and has 15 years’ experience in early years settings. Shannon has two children of her own her first child (a boy) born in 2019 and her second (a girl) born in 2022. Shannon has her level 5 qualification in early years and enjoys developing her training and knowledge in early years. Shannon enjoys spending time with loved ones.
- Bethany is our Deputy Manager at Little Stars Childcare and has 20 years’ experience within early years settings. Bethany has three children of her own her first child born in 2005 (A girl), her second child born in 2007 (a girl) and her third child (a boy) born in 2010. Bethany has her level 3 qualification in early years and has a great amount of knowledge and experience with supporting SEN children and their families. Bethany enjoys pilates and swimming.
