Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Danni started at Thames Tiddlers Nursery in 1998 as a student studying my NVQ level 2 in early years childhood education. In the same year she was offered a part time position with Thames Tiddlers. The following year Danni completed my level NVQ level 3 and went full time at the setting. In 2000 she become the Nurseries business coordinator. In 2003 Danni project lead a government scheme called The Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative which lead to the extension of the nursery to include a baby room. This opened in 2004. In 2008 Danni completed her level 3 in business and admin. In 2010 Danni and her sister Claire took over the business as company directors. Danni has three children of her own and has a passion for creating enriched possibilities for children and their families.

Danni is our designated safeguarding lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery and also provides 1-1 support .

Claire started at Thames Tiddlers Nursery in 1997 after completing her NVQ level 3 in early years childhood education. Claire started as part of a job share working in partnership for Greenwich Community College. A training company then took the nursery over as sole provider and my position changed to a full time nursery officer. Greenwich council took the nursery over in 2007 as an interim period. Then in 2010 Claire and her sister Danni Robertson took over the business as company directors. Claire has two children of her own and loves the creative and outdoor elements we give to the children here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.

Claire spends her time focussing on small group sessions with the Toddlers and pre-schoolers in our atelier spaces. Working closely on our projects and enquiries.

Claire is our deputy safeguarding lead.

Rachel has a BA Honours in Fine Art and worked previously within the Atelierista role (artist) at Thames Tiddlers Nursery. Rachel started working in childcare in August 2012. Rachel gained her Early Years Teaching status from Kingston University in February 2014. Rachel also has a level 5 diploma in Management skills and knowledge. Rachel works closely with all educators to ensure continued high quality childcare provision at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.

Rachel is first aid trained and is also our deputy safeguarding lead.

Sam has been working in childcare since 2007. Sam started Thames Tiddlers as an apprentice studying her NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Childcare.
Sam has worked her way up from an apprentice to Deputy Manager, working as a room lead in preschool and also acting deputy along the way.
Sam is first aid trained and is also one of our Deputy safeguarding leads.

Karly has been working in childcare since 2001. Karly has a NVQ level 3 in Early Years Childhood Education and a NVQ level 4 in childcare management.
Karly works in the Toddler room as well as working closely with senior management.
Karly is first aid trained and is also one of our deputy safeguarding lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.

Nikki started in childcare in 1997. Nikki has a NVQ level 3 in Early Years Childhood Education. Nikki is our SENDCo lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery and is also ELSA trained (Emotional Literacy support Assistant)
Nikki is based in the Toddler room.
Nikki is first aid trained and also our health and safety officer.

Holly has worked at Thames Tiddlers Nursery since 2020, Holly has a Level 2 in early years and is currently working towards her Level 3.
Holly is based in the baby room and is first aid trained.

Jay started working at Thames Tiddlers in 2021. Jay has a level 2 qualification in childcare and is currently working towards her level 3 Early Years Childcare Education qualification.
Jay works in the Preschool room here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.
Jay is first aid trained.

Nina joined our team in January 2021 and works in preschool. Nina is our 1-1 support worker and currently taking part in ELSA training (Emotional Literacy support Assistant) which she is due to finish in March 2025. Nina works closely with Nikki to provide the right support for children who may need additional support whilst in our care.
Nina is based in our preschool room and is first aid trained.

Sharon joined our team in 2023 as bank staff.
Sharon is also in her second year of Uni studying Criminology.
Sharon is based in the Toddler room and is first aid trained

Charlie joined our team in 2023 as room leader in the baby room.
Charlie has level 3 in early years and is also first aid trained.

Ragintha joined the Thames Tiddlers team in 2024 - Ragintha is currently studying her Level 3 in Early Years.
Ragintha works in the baby room and is first aid trained.

Ceire has been part of our team since 2024 - Ceire has a Level 2 and is currently working towards her Level 3 in Early Years.
Ceire works in the baby room and is first aid trained.

Rikki joined us from college in 2024 as a Level 2 educator.
Rikki is currently working towards his Level 3 in Early Years and is based in the Toddler room.
Rikki is first aid trained.

Katie joined our team in 2023 in the baby room, Katie is currently studying her Level 3 in Early Years and is now based in the Toddler room.
Katie works alongside Claire using our atelier spaces to focus on the our projects and enquiries.
Katie is first aid trained.

Steve has been Thames Tiddlers chef since 2012.
The children really enjoy Steve's healthy food choices which they remember years after leaving to go to school
Steve is First aid trained and also has food safety awareness.