26/06/2026
Hello I’m Laura 👋 I am the co-founder of Caterpillar Corner and wanted to share a little bit about me….
If someone had asked me years ago where life would lead me, I don't think I would have imagined that one day I would be opening a preschool with my sister. Yet when I look back, it feels like every part of my journey has led me to this moment.
For much of my working life, I was a nurse. Caring for others wasn't just my job—it was part of who I am. I loved being there for people when they needed support, comfort, and reassurance. Nursing taught me empathy, patience, and the importance of treating every person as an individual. Those lessons have stayed with me throughout my life.
But my greatest lessons came when I became a mum.
Like any parent, I wanted nothing more than for them to be happy, healthy, and safe. When my daughter was little, she faced medical challenges that brought uncertainty, worry, and many difficult days. As a mother, there is nothing harder than seeing your child struggle and feeling powerless to take away their pain.
Those experiences changed me. They gave me a deeper understanding of how important it is for children and families to feel supported, understood, and cared for. They taught me resilience and helped me appreciate the enormous impact that kindness and compassion can have during challenging times.
Throughout all of life's ups and downs, one thing remained constant—my relationship with my sister.
As children, we grew up side by side, sharing memories, dreams, and countless conversations about the future. While I followed a path into nursing, she dedicated her career to childcare. I have always admired her passion for working with children and the way she naturally creates environments where they feel loved, valued, and able to thrive.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted us to work together. It was one of those dreams we would talk about and imagine, never quite knowing if the timing would ever be right.
Now, that dream is finally becoming a reality.
Opening our preschool together feels so much bigger than starting a business. It feels like bringing together everything we have learned, everything we care about, and everything we believe children deserve. We are combining our experiences, our strengths, and most importantly, our shared values as sisters.
Our preschool will be built on warmth, kindness, and genuine care. We want every child who walks through our doors to feel safe, happy, and celebrated for exactly who they are. We want families to know they are understood and supported because we know firsthand how important that support can be.
For me, this journey is deeply personal. It is inspired by my years as a nurse, shaped by my experiences as a mother, strengthened by the challenges my family has faced.
What started as a dream between two sisters has become a reality, and I couldn't be more excited or grateful to begin this new chapter together. My hope is that every child who joins our preschool feels the same sense of belonging, care, and love that inspired us to create it.
