Gwen has been Manager in Bracken Hill since 2004. Qualified with a Higher Diploma in Education, a Higher Diploma in Special Resource Education (Fetac Level 9) and a Fetac level 6 in Early Childcare Education. Many years were spent teaching in an international school in Japan.  Her natural vocational skill allows her discover and nurture a warm welcoming environment for all children to thrive and reach their full potential, creating a home from home within the Bracken Hill family. 

Beata has worked in Bracken Hill since 2018 and has qualified with FETAC 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education. She is deeply passionate about child psychology and conscious parenting. Beata’s goal is to make sure the children love and enjoy their first experience in preschool making the best memories along the way

Caroline has worked in Bracken Hill since 2002 with 30 years experience in early childcare. She qualified with Fetac 5. Along with working in Bracken Hill, Caroline has volunteered for many years in the Howth Summer project. She thoroughly enjoys working with children and loves seeing them reach their potential and having fun.  

Tara has worked in Bracken Hill since 2019 and has over 15 years’ experience in the early childhood care sector. She also has volunteered working with the Howth Summer Project. She has a real love working with children and gets great satisfaction in seeing them blossom.

Jessie has worked in Bracken Hill since 2023. Since graduating in 2022 with Fetac 6 in childcare and education, she has worked in the industry.  She still continues her work outside school hours as a reflexologist and a Lactation nurse.

Sheila joined Bracken Hill in 2025. She brings many years of childminding experience. She enjoys helping young children feel welcome, supported, and confident as they learn and grow through play.

Fiona joined us in April 2026. She is fully qualified in Early Years childcare and has been working in the industry for many years. She has a very calming influence, very dedicated and enjoys creating a welcoming environment where the children can learn through play and explore their interests.  Her favourite part of working in early years is watching the children grow and celebrate in what they can do. 

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