Play B C Preschool - Wallington

I can’t remember a time I didn’t want to look after children. My very first experience in a childcare setting was my school work experience, from then on I was more than ever determined to follow my heart and make it happen. I went on to complete my NNEB and have been working in childcare ever since, over 20 years!

I love working at Play B C, every day is different, bringing fun and laughter. Watching the children grow and develop is amazing and I feel lucky to be a small part of this. We have a fantastic caring team at Play B C, that I feel very lucky and proud to be a part of.

I am committed to making a difference in the world and have always loved being around young children, so preschool life is just perfect for me.

I used to teach in primary schools and before that I worked in local government developing equality policies and managing special educational needs casework. I have over 15 years experience of early years teaching, a masters in Education, a diploma in teaching for special needs and an NPQ in Early Years Leadership among other things (I am a bit of an eternal student).

I set up the preschool because I thought there might be a better way of doing things. Back then we were a pack-away preschool. Nearly ten years on I am proud to offer two fantastic learning environments with the support of a committed, hard working team with a wealth of knowledge about child development and a combined total of over 100 years experience.

I have been working with children for over ten years. After having children myself and volunteering regularly within primary schools I realised that working with children was what I wanted to do. Being able to assist and watch children grow is a real privilege, seeing the world through their eyes also makes each and every day different and exciting!

Working at Play B C is like being part of a large extended family and like any family, we have our ups and downs but it’s never dull and we are all invested in each and everyone in our community’s wellbeing. When I am not at work I like to walk in the woods or better yet on the beach and often turn up to Play B C bearing shells, rocks, or pine cones as a result!

I am also an avid reader and one of my favourite things is to share a good story with the children.

I love working with the young children at Play B C and helping them grow and mature.I have now been working with children for around nine years.

I play the piano in my spare time and I enjoy going out on long walks.

I have worked with children for over 20 years!!!! (Wow I feel old lol). I started working with children after I did my high school work experience in a play school and I knew it was the job for me.

I enjoy working at Play B C because we are a small and friendly team who all care about the children in our preschool and want them to be safe, happy and reach their full potential.

I like to read and go walking on the beach or exploring the countryside. I also enjoy being a chaperone for my son and his performing arts school including West End shows, and I like going to the skateboard park and watching my other son drop down 6ft ramps, pump the vert and Casper flip 180!

And I was a red coat at Butlins!

I joined the wonderful team at Play B C a few years ago now. I joined after a very long stint at the nursery attached to St Helier, where I worked for the past 20 years, with all ages from babies to preschoolers and older in the holiday club too.

I have four brilliant children of my own from ages seven to 19, so clearly absolutely love my job and being around children, watching them learn, develop and flourish. There is nothing better in life than hearing a child laughing.

I love camping and being outdoors in general, especially by the sea where I spend most weekends.

Hiya! I’m Fiona, I’ve been working with the wonderful team at Play B C for just over two years now. I have recently just completed my Early Years Level 3.

I am very lucky to have two beautiful boys aged eight and six, they are one of the main reasons why I have changed career and gone back to studying. It’s such a rewarding and a massive incentive to watch children grow and develop knowing that I played a small part in their learning. Also having that relatability to other parents when they are dropping their child off for the first time and knowing that they are in safe hands is very important to me, I have felt all the emotions and understand exactly how you feel.

When I’m not at work I like to go to the gym and go on long adventurous walks with my boys.

Hi my name is Claire and I am in the Admin Team here at Play B C Preschool. I bring with me over 16 years of School Office experience. I am mainly based at Mill Lane but support Priscilla with the different and varied admin tasks across both settings. I love how everyday is different here! I feel very lucky to be a part of the Play B C Family!

Hello my name is Chloe, I went on to study my Level 2 in childcare straight after leaving school and enjoyed working with young children of various ages and help them to grow and achieve to the best they can. I then went on to study my level 3 and completed it just before I become a mum to my first son. I have two boys aged nine and three.

I joined the team at Play B C just over a year ago and have really enjoyed working in the setting. The staff are great and caring and every day we have fantastic different adventures to help the children learn and have fun.