Tracy Crowther and Kym Morgan have owned Next Generation Day Nursery since May 4th 2004. Tracy has gone on to earn her Forest School Training and gain a BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Education. Tracy moved back to Leeds where she is from in 2015, where she now works in a behavioural support unit. Tracy is still very involved in nursery and comes in during the school holidays. Kym is a qualified Primary School Teacher with QTS status as well as EYPS Early Years Practitioner Status. In December 2024 Kym was awarded her National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQL). So between them they have a wealth of experience in the Early Years. Kym currently Manages the nursery and teaches pre-school. Kym is a single Mum to 3 children – 1 teenage boy and twin girls currently aged 10.
Our Deputy Manager is Emma, who joined us as a 17-year-old apprentice nursery nurse in November 2011. Emma has her Level 3 Diploma and recently completed a Leadership course. Emma is married with 2 children, a girl and a boy. Emma has lived in one of the adjoining villages her whole life. Tracy and I have been lucky enough to watch Emma grow not only as a practitioner but also as an individual. We attended her wedding and have supported her through her 2 pregnancies and other milestones in her life so far.
Laura joined us in November 2021 originally from Halifax Laura relocated down here to be closer to her now fiance. Laura joined as an apprentice finishing the last few months of her qualification. Laura now has her Level 3 Early Educator qualification as well as her Special Educational Needs Qualification. Laura works in the Baby and Toddler room as a senior and is our SENDCO. Laura is getting married at the end of 2026 so we are all very excited for her and are looking forward to sharing her big day
Paige is our Level 3 Nursery Nurse apprentice who joined us back in September 2023 at age 16. Paige has completed her Level 2 Nursery Nurse qualification and is now working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator. Paige also lives locally to nursery and has grown up in and around our nursery location. We look forward to seeing Paige complete her Level 3 EYE later on this year (2026).
Grace joined us in September 2025 as a Level 3 Nursery Nurse apprentice working towards her L3 Early years Educator. Grace came to us straight from school and is whizzing through her assignments having completed 62% already when the average is usually just under 30%. Grace is local to the adjoining village so has grown up in and around our nursery location.
Rachel joined us February 2026. Rachel is a very experienced Level 3 Nursery Nurse practitioner completing her NNEB many years ago then went on to achieve her Level 3 Diploma for children and young people’s workforce in Early learning and Childcare. We are looking forward to the wealth of experience Rachel will bring to our nursery and our little people.
