Our Team
Here at Helen’s Bay Montessori Pre-School, we are proud to be a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators. Our small class sizes – never more than 15 children – mean that we can focus the time and individual attention needed to get to know all the children. Our staff members are passionate about creating the very best learning and development environment. We are committed to continuing professional development and we make sure that, just like the children, we never stop learning. All team members are experienced, qualified and thoroughly vetted by Social Services and Access NI. All staff are trained in Child Protection and Paediatric First Aid. We work closely with parents, providing daily verbal feedback, weekly written feedback and twice yearly meetings.
Meriel Linley (Miss Merry), Registered Owner and Manager
BA Hons
Level 5 CCLD
ABRSM Piano
Tomatis Practitioner and Member of NASEN.
Designated Child Protection Officer.
Supporting Interventions to Support Children with Autism
Anaphylaxis Awareness Training
Help Kids
Emerging From Crisis: Covid-19 Guide for Reopening (Childhood Education International)
"My passion is to see each child learn and develop to fulfil their individual potential. I have a special interest in how the ear and auditory processing affects child development."
Cassie (Miss Cassie), Deputy Manager
BA Early Childhood Studies
Team:Teach
Additional Information.: Working 1-1 with children experiencing difficulties with
transitions and traumas.
Epilepsy Awareness
Managing Challenging Behaviour in Children and Young People
Level 2 Award in Mindfulness and Reducing Anxiety in Children
Cassie says: “I have spent 8 years in the Montessori environment and the positive impact of this approach to education is very clear.”