Our Staff

We have a great team of dedicated staff at TreeTops that aim to make your child’s time at TreeTops fun.

All our staff hold current Paediatric First Aid Certificates and receive regular Child Protection training. Staff involved with the preparation of food hold current Level 2 Food Hygiene qualifications.
Find out who’s who below:

Julia Lewis

Founder and Director of TreeTops

Julia recognised a need for high quality childcare for school aged children whilst working as a primary school teacher. TreeTops was the first out of school club to be established in Shrewsbury in 1991. Julia has has two teenage children.

Favourite colour – grey

Dawn Micklewright

Deputy Manager

Dawn started at TreeTops in 1999. She loves working across all age groups and sharing her love of nature, crafts and photography with the children. Dawn also works with pre-school children at Kingfisher Nursery and is our EYFS co ordinator as well as Deputy Manager.

Favourite colour – purple

Katy McLean

Playworker

Katy has moved to Shropshire from Scotland and has lots of experience working in Kids Clubs. She enjoys football and has coached in soccer camps in the USA.

Favourite colour – Pink

Sue Llewellyn

Playworker

Sue has 2 grown up boys and has been working with children for many years. She has a Pre School Learning Alliance, Foundation Certificate. Sue particularly enjoys crafts and getting messy with paint!

Favourite colour – red

Tracy Springthorpe

Playworker

Tracy joined TreeTops in May 2017 and she enjoys sports and team games. Tracy has 3 grown up sons and a daughter at Mereside School. At weekends Tracy loves going to her caravan on the beach!

Favourite colour – Pink

Mark Clowes

Playworker (Holidays only)

Mark started at TreeTops whilst he was training to be a primary school teacher. Now qualified, he is so enthusiastic about TreeTops he works during the school holidays.

Favourite colour – blue