“I love working with children because it’s so rewarding. Knowing that I am helping them learn and develop warms my heart and makes me smile.” – Sarah Pre-school manager

Kate Adams- Director

PLAYDEN KATE

 

“I love working with children because I’m passionate about children’s 
learning and development. I love my job! I’m in a enviable position to 
be able to steer my setting in creating an environment where children 
are given opportunities and are facilitated by my
staff to learn new 
skills – and I get to laugh every day!” 

Kate holds overall responsibility for the setting and is responsible for all financial aspects of the setting, staff training and development of the setting. Kate ensures the business is up to date with childcare initiatives and working best practices, which are then incorporated into our setting to always maintain and uphold high standards. She holds a BA (hons) in Early Childhood Development and is passionate, equally dedicated and committed to providing high quality childcare and early education. 

Emma F – Level 3  Manager and Safeguarding Lead.

Emma joined us in 2018 having previously worked at Day Nurseries and is in charge of the day to day management of the nursery.  Affectionately known as Frosty, she is an energetic member of our team who is supportive and knowledgeable and is well respected by our parents and staff team.

“My favourite thing about working with children is no two days are ever the same, keeps you on your toes and seeing the children grow in confidence and have their own little character developing.” 

Emma D – Level 5 Deputy Manager and Room Manager for under 3 year olds.

Emma joined our team in 2013 and is second in charge of the nursery. She is also room manager for our children aged under two years of age.  Emma is committed to ensuring our young are cared for to the highest standard and are stimulated to explore and learn new skills in our newly updated homely nursery room. Calm and consistent, Emma holds of a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Working as our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator, she also ensures children who require additional support are monitored and appropriate action taken when children are not meeting expected outcomes.

“I have wanted to work with children for as long as I can remember. My favourite thing about working with them is that I have a constant reminder of just how exciting the world can be.  I enjoy being part of their journey and watching them learn as they grow.” 

 
 

Bethany – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Beth joined our team in 2017 as an apprentice. She has remained with us and recently completed her Level 3 childcare qualification. Beth’s passion is to help children who are not  typically developing and she works hard to ensure the children in our care have challenging but fun and enjoyable learning experiences.

“I like working with children because everyday is different & new as you watch the children develop.” 

Sarah- Level 3 Early Years Educator and room manager of pre-school

Sarah started her career with us in 2018, starting as a parent helper. She was employed shortly afterwards, completed her level 2 childcare qualification and has recently completed her level 3. She is a lively, fun and engaging member of our team who works with our pre-school age children. A mum herself, Sarah is caring and kind and ensures the children in our care have a fun learning experience. Sarah manages our pre-school room.

“I love working with children because it’s so rewarding. Knowing that I am helping them learn and develop warms my heart and makes me smile.”

Tessy – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Tessy joined us in June 2021 having completed her student placement with us. She is a calm incredibly caring and consistent member of our team and works with our babies.

“I like working with children, because it brings me happiness to be a part of their journey and see them grow, by supporting and caring for their development and needs.”

Karen – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Joining us in 2023 Karen has worked as a Child Minder for over 10 years and previously worked in various children’s day nursery’s. A mum herself, Karen understands of the importance of offering our children fun and engaging learning opportunities. Working in our pre-school room, Karen also manages our Rockin’ Robins afterschool provision.

 

Working with children is all I ever wanted to do since I left school. I love watching them grow and achieve new skills”

Chloe – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Chloe joined us in September 2022 with a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. She has since worked hard to complete her Level 3 in Early Years. She works in our under 3 rooms and is warm, kind and caring and ensures our children have a truly enjoyable time whilst with us.

 “I like working with children because every day is different and  children are always learning something new. I love being a part of their journey and  supporting them as they grow and develop”

Shannon – Level 2 Childcare Assistant

Joining us in October 2023, Shannon has experience working in other nursery’s . Working in our pre-school room, Shannon is outgoing and bubbly and ensures our children receive fun and engaging learning opportunities.

I  have wanted to work with children for as long as I can remember. I enjoy being a part of their development and seeing their confidence and skills grow” 

Josh – Childcare Assistant

Josh has worked for the Nursery since 2016 working after school/college and during holidays. He currently works in our Walkers and Talkers room, where he is exceptionally popular with all the children, parents and our staff Team. It is wonderful for the setting to have a positive male role model on our staff team.

 

 “I like working with children because I enjoy watching them learn new skills every day. I grew up with lots of children when my mum started the business as a Childminder in 2005. I like watching them grow and develop their own personalities”

Michelle –  Childcare Assistant

Joining us in 2021 Michelle is currently working towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification. As a mum herself, Michelle understands the importance of ensuring  our young children receive a consistent and sensitive approach to their learning and development.   Michelle works in our pre-school room on a part-time basis. 

 

I enjoy working with children because everyday is different  and it gives me the opportunity to see the world through those wonderfully innocent little eyes once again.”

Rosie – Level 2 Childcare Assistant

Rosie joined us in June 2023 as an Apprentice working with our pre-school age children. Bubbly and always cheerful, Rosie strives to ensure every child’s time with us is fun and enjoyable.
 ” I think working with children is incredibly rewarding. I love gaining an insight into their perspective of the world. I love watching them find their own individual personalities”

 

Rozalia – Apprentice Childcare Assistant

Rozalia joined us in November 2023 having completed a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social care. She is currently studying for a Level 3 Early Years Qualification. Rozalia works in our Walkers and Talkers room.

 

I  love working with children as it gives me an opportunity to make a positive impact on their early education and thelp them to develop important kills that they will carry into adult-hood. I’t’s a very rewarding job”