About us

Who We are

Welcome

We are looking forward to welcoming your family into ours.

Who We Are

Zoe

Manager

My name is Zoe and I started tiddywinks in 2004 alongside with my mother Penny who is the proprietor. I had worked in childcare since 1996 working in a variety of different settings including full day care nurseries and Special Educational provisions. I decided to open tiddlywinks to offer parents and children.  A preschool where every child matters. My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Advanced safeguarding for designated leads level 3
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid
  • SENCO
  • Safer recruitment
  • Building on success
  • Food hygiene

Clare

Deputy Manager

My name is Clare and I joined the tiddlywinks team in 2014 and have
been deputy manager since 2021. I started working in childcare when my
daughter was 5 and she is now 21. I enjoy watching the children grow
and develop and helping them to prepare for school. My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid

Rebecca

Preschool Room Leader

My name is Rebecca (most of the children call me Becca). I joined the
tiddlywinks team in 2014 where I trained as an apprentice to gain my level 3 in childcare. I am currently the room leader for the preschool room.  Childcare is my passion and being able to watch the children develop and grow and to be part of their early years journey is very fulfilling.  My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid
  • 2-3 year room leader

Caroline

Key Worker

My name is Caroline and I have worked in childcare since 2004 and joined the
tiddlywinks team in 2019.  I currently work with the 2 to 3 year olds and am the room leader.  I enjoy working with the young ones at the start of their tiddlywinks journey. It is rewarding to see their characters & confidence develop.  My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid

Michelle

Key Worker

My name is Michelle and I joined the tiddlywinks team in 2019 and have been
working in child care for 8 years. I have three grown up daughters. They are what inspired me to pursue a career in childcare. I loved helping them learn and grow, I found this so rewarding. I feel so lucky that I now get the pleasure of helping the children on their own personal journey and the most rewarding part is preparing the children for school and seeing how their confidence grows.  My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid

Debs

Key Worker and SEN Specialist

My name is Debs and I joined the Tiddlywinks team in 2021. I have two children who both attended tiddlywinks. I have attended a British Sign Language course and work with the SEN children within the nursery.  My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Paediatric first aid

Nikki

Key Worker

My name is Nikki and I joined the tiddlywinks team in 2015. I am currently working with the 2 to 3 year olds. It is rewarding working and seeing the children settle into nursery life and progress through the nursery to get ready for school. My qualifications are:

  • Level 2 in childcare
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Diabetes training
  • Paediatric first aid

Polly

Key Worker and Trainee SEN Specialist

My name is Polly and I joined the tiddlywinks team in 2021. I am training as an apprentice to level 3. My passion is working with the SEN children but enjoy all aspects of working with children. My qualifications are:

  • Level 3 in childcare (qualifys in June2023)
  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Paediatric first aid

Caroline

Room Assistant

My name is Jade I joined the tiddlywinks team in 2018 as a room assistant. I work in all the rooms within the nursery to provide care and help wherever needed.  I enjoy this aspect of my job as it enables me to interact with all the children in the nursery. In addition to this I also assist the children during the lunch time period.  I am a mum of two boys who both attended tiddlywinks prior to going to school. My qualifications are:

  • Safeguarding level 2
  • Prevent training
  • Paediatric first aid