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Paddington Playstation Day Nursery
Drummer Lane
Tidworth
Wiltshire
SP9 7NR

Telephone: 01980 846448
Email: paddingtons@tnbearlyyears.org
Meet Paddington Playstation Day Nursery Management
Our door is always open and we welcome visitors at any time.

We recognise that making the decision to place your child with a nursery can be a hard decision for a parent to make. Here at Paddington Playstation we support our parents by listening to what is important to them, fostering an open and honest relationship.
Noahs Ark Under Fives Management

Stephanie Ball

Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
SENco

Steph took over as Manager at Paddington Playstation Day Nursery in April 2020, transferring from Caterpillas Under 5's where she had worked for 20 years. Steph achieved her Foundation degree in 2013 and became qualified to teach adults in 2018. Steph has Advanced Safeguarding Training and is a Mental Health First Aider.

Steph is incredibly passionate about supporting and mentoring staff within the early years sector and feels that it is important to support the whole family and not just the child.
Noahs Ark Under Fives Management

Melanie Armstrong

Deputy Manager
Deputy Designating Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Mel has been at Paddington Playstation Day Nursery since March 2017 and was promoted to deputy in January 2024, she has a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, is Advanced Safeguarding and ICAN trained.

A mum of five, Mel is passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. Mel spends a lot of her time working with staff and children in the rooms and is the curriculum lead for the nursery, she is creative, full of fun and an excellent role-model.
Noahs Ark Under Fives Management

Linzi Trainor

Kings Cross Station – Lead Educator
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Linzi joined TNB Garrison Early Years & Play in September 2011 and transferred to Paddington Playstation Day Nursery in May 2021. Linzi has Level 3 & 4 in Early Years and is trained in Advanced Safeguarding, Five to Thrive and BLAST which is a communication strategy.

Linzi loves to research ways to support children’s individual learning goals and encourages staff confidence and growth.
Noahs Ark Under Fives Management

Chantelle Sarjant

Paddingtons Station – Lead Educator
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Chantelle joined the team at Paddington Playstation Day Nursery in October 2014, she has a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and is Advanced Safeguarding Trained. Chantelle runs the baby room and is an experienced practitioner who ensures that parents and children feel safe and secure in the nursery environment.
Noahs Ark Under Fives Management

Jaymee Dobell

Waterloo Station – Lead Educator
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Jaymee joined TNB Garrison Early Years & Play in December 2022 and quickly became a respected team member of Paddington Playstation Day Nursery. Jaymee was promoted to Lead Educator in January 2024.

Jaymee has a Level 3 in Early Years and is passionate about keeping children safe, she has completed Advanced Safeguarding training. Jaymee is hands-on and encourages children to think creatively, she enjoys being outside and constructing exciting play areas and supports children in developing mathematical language and curious minds.
Ofsted Report

TNB Early Years Paddington Playstation Ofsted Report

We are so pleased with our Ofsted Report!

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