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.
Stephanie Ball
Manager/ Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)/SENC
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.
Nikki Stewart
Deputy Manager/Deputy Designating Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Nikki joined TNB in 2009 and has over 16 years' experience working in Early Years, she has a Level 5 in Leadership and Management and is a qualified Forest School Practitioner. Nikki has Advanced Safeguarding Training and is a Mental Health First Aider.
Nikki is committed to ensuring that the nursery offers the best opportunities for children to learn and develop. She is an experienced manager who works hard to keep children safe.
Melanie Armstrong
Waterloo Station – Lead Educator
Mel has been at Paddington Playstation Day Nursery since March 2017, she has a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, is Advanced Safeguarding and ICAN trained. Mel oversees the learning and development for children aged 3-5 years, she is creative, full of fun and an excellent role-model to children and staff.
Linzi Trainor
Kings Cross Station – Lead Educator
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 is committed to early years and is a caring and supportive Room Lead.
Chantelle Sarjant
Paddingtons Station – Lead Educator
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 babies room and is an experienced practitioner who ensures that parents and children feel safe and secure in the nursery environment.
