Our Team
Our leadership team
Behind every Kid Ease nursery is a dedicated team of experienced professionals who share a passion for giving children the very best start in life, with the support of an experienced central leadership team.
Each of our nurseries has its own personality, leadership team and close-knit community. Our experienced managers and practitioners who work directly with children have the freedom to shape their environments, build meaningful relationships with families and create experiences that reflect the needs of their local community. While every nursery has its own unique character and family feel, they are all supported by the wider Kid Ease leadership team, sharing expertise, back office support and resources to ensure children benefit from the very highest standards of care and education.
Some of our senior team have been part of the Kid Ease family right from the beginning. Their experience, commitment and genuine love for early years education help to shape everything we do, from the support we provide to families to the care and learning experiences children enjoy every day.
Directors
Carlos & Kathryn
Husband and wife team Carlos and Kathryn took over the leadership of Kid Ease in 2026, continuing the family-run approach established by founders Ian Atkey, Katrina Atkey and Nicola Satchell more than two decades earlier.
Carlos comes from a law, strategy consulting and non-profit leadership background, while Kathryn has a background in investment and sustainability – focusing on helping companies grow while having a positive social or environmental impact.
As parents themselves of a (highly energetic!) toddler, they understand the trust families place in a nursery and the importance of providing high-quality childcare and early years education. They were drawn to Kid Ease because of its strong reputation, experienced team and family-centred values.
Their role as stewards of the organisation is to build on the foundations Ian, Katrina and Nicola established to continue to expand access to high-quality early years education, keeping children, families and staff at the centre of every decision.
Head of Childcare
Amy Britton
Amy joined Kid Ease in June 2003 as a Nursery Manager and has been a core part of the organisation ever since.
Amy leads quality and teaching standards across the group, focusing on ensuring that every child receives the highest quality care, education and support during the most important years of their development.
Her knowledge, dedication and commitment to children have helped shape Kid Ease’s reputation for outstanding care and learning.
Amy holds an NNEB qualification, a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Studies (Level 6), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education, a Level 3 qualification in Mental Health at Work, and is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). She also served as a CPD Champion for the Department for Education’s Early Years Professional Development Programme.
Group Nursery Development Manager
& Nursery Manager, Swingfield
Charlotte Homewood
Charlotte joined Kid Ease in August 2003 as Nursery Manager of Hawkinge Nursery, then becoming part of the founding team of Swingfield nursery which she still manages today.
As Group Nursery Development Manager, Charlotte works closely with nursery teams across the group to support day-to-day operations, policy development and organisational improvement.
Charlotte holds an NVQ Level 4 in Management and BA (Hons) in Childhood Youth Studies (Level 6), Paediatric First Aid certification, SENCO qualification, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) status, and qualifications in Online Safety and Safer Recruitment.
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