OUR TEAM

Puffin's have a small team of well-qualified and experienced individuals who all have a passion for children and providing the highest quality of care. We are always improving our knowledge and experience and seek to get to know you, your child and your family.

CHRISSIE

Senior Manager

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Maternity leave

After working in Childcare for 12 years, it was time to take on my own adventure! The idea of Puffin’s was born a few years ago, and finally in 2018 the dream came true. My journey started in a Nursery where I started as an Assistant Practitioner. In my time at this Nursery I gained my qualifications and two promotions, leading me to Head of Room. From there I moved onto another Nursery where after starting as a Head of Room I worked my way up to the Management Team. My most recent role was as a Private Nanny for two lovely families, who I am still in contact with now. At Puffin’s I am taking a ‘hands-on’ role.

SELINA

Nursery Manager

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Maternity leave

I have 13+ years experience working with children and young people from being based in a nursery setting, where I became qualified and progressed to management level, to creating my own childminding business. I also have my own daughter who loved her Puffins journey. I joined Puffins in Oct 2022 as a deputy and am now the Manager. I really enjoy getting to know the children and parents and being able to make a positive difference within the setting. I look forward to continuing with this and welcoming new families to Puffins! 

CLARE

Nursery Manager, Maternity cover

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People's Workforce

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Designated Safeguarding Lead

I have been working in Childcare for 12 years. I have worked as a Nanny and at a few different nursery settings. I have progressed up through my career with a range of different roles from Practitioner to Room Leader, third in charge and now being the Deputy Manager. 

I have two children of my own, one that will be spending time here at Puffins! I love creating fun activities for the children to enjoy.

KELLY

Deputy manager, Maternity cover

Shared Baby Room Leader

BA Hons in Early Years Education and Leadership

Paediatric First Aid trained

Designated Safeguarding Lead

I have been working in Childcare for 12 years and have previous experience working as a Baby room and Preschool room leader, and Third in charge, and I have been a private Nanny for the last 4 years.


I am excited to be working at Puffins and being back in a Nursery setting and getting to know all the children. I love being able to support children in their learning and development and love being back as part of a team.

BECKY

Shared Deputy Manager

BA(hons) Degree in Early Years Teaching and Learning

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Hello! I am Becks and I have had 12 years of experience working with children. I have had the pleasure of working within a wide range of settings including a variety of nurseries, special needs school and a Forest School! I have progressed my career through a range of roles from Practitioner, to Room Leader and up to a Deputy Manager. I have two children of my own, Ollie and Ivy. I enjoy getting involved within children's play, extending their learning and experiences through enjoyable and meaningful interactions. I look forward to meeting all the new additions to our Puffins family! 

SARAH

Office Administrator

CACHE Level 3 National Diploma

After a career change seven years ago, I joined a nursery and in the time I was there I gained my level 3 diploma in childcare. Soon after, I had my daughter and then began to nanny which I have continued to do ever since.


I now have a son as well who will be coming along with me to Puffins and although I have taken a step back from full time childcare, it is still a huge passion of mine and I am looking forward to being in that environment again and seeing all your littles ones thrive!

CASEY

Pre-School Room Leader

Paediatric First Aid Trained

SENCO

Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People's Workforce

I am level 3 qualified. I absolutely love seeing and being part of children's development. I enjoy getting messy and using a range of resources to make activities exciting and fun! I have been at puffins since 2019, recently I have taken on a Private Nannying role so I will be doing that alongside my new role here at Puffins as SENDco support.

TOM

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Pre-School

Level 3 Qualified

My name is Tom and I have been a practitioner for over 20 years in different areas of education including nursery, schools, and being an assessor. I have enjoyed developing the children's prime areas in readiness for school. I have two children called Florrie and Albie and I enjoy going to watch Brentford FC. I am looking forward to starting my puffins journey. 

KATIE

Level 3 Qualified

Early Years Practitioner 

Paediatric First Aid Trained

I am really excited to join and work with all the amazing children at Puffins. With previous experience as a nanny for a couple of years, I'm really looking forward to starting my childcare course and kick starting my career in childcare. I love arts and crafts and can't wait to make some beautiful creations with the children!

RAMONA

Early Years Practitioner 

Level 3 in Childcare

Paediatric First Aid Trained

I have been in childcare for 17 years, and I started my journey at a nursery in Switzerland. After a year I moved to England as an au pair and then nannied for 4 years. I then moved to a nursery and got my Level 3 qualifications. I went back to nannying for a few years, and after my wonderful maternity leave I am now very excited to be part of Puffins nursery!

IZZY

Early Years Apprentice

Paediatric First Aid Trained

I have just left school and I am eager to pursue a career in early years to help children excel in their first years of development. I will be covering all rooms, and look forward to getting to know all children and parents in the setting.

KELLY

Early Years Practitioner, Pre-School

Paediatric First Aid Trained

KATE

Level 3 Qualified

Early Years Practitioner

Paediatric First Aid Trained

I have worked in childcare for 13 years. I began my childcare journey in a nursery where I gained my qualifications. I then became a private nanny for 4 lovely families until I had my son Noah in December. I have loved having some time off with him spending quality time together, but am now looking forward to both our new journeys here at puffins. 

CHARLOTTE

Level 3 Qualified

Pre-School Practitioner

NATALIE

Baby Room Room Leader

Third in Charge Maternity cover

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Hello my name is Natalie, I am the senior in the Baby Room. I have been working in Childcare for over 10 years with experience of being a Nanny and working in different Nursery settings. I am really looking forward to getting stuck in creating activities for the children to explore! And working with all the team here at Puffins 

JAZZ

Early Years Practitioner

Level 3

Paediatric First Aid Trained

Hi! My name is Jazz, I have completed my Level 2 qualification in college and I am currently completing my Level 3 at Puffins. I did my work placement in a nursery for college and it made me realise I love the role of nursery practitioner! I am based in both the baby room and Pre-school.

SARI

Nursery Cook

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety

With 16 years of experience in the catering trade and a background in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Sari brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Her dedication to providing the best food possible has already been appreciated by our little charges! In her free time, she's is passionate about creating alternative remedies, and practicing Reiki. Sari expresses her creativity through her food, painting, and gardening.  Sari has a special place in her heart for rescue dogs and currently shares her home with Nemo, a 10-year-old Jack Russell/Corgi mix along with 2 of her 3 children. Sari also has a green thumb and dedicates time cultivating her garden. Originally from across the pond in America she's called the UK home for an impressive 26 years! 


OLIVIA

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Baby room

Maternity Leave

I am Olivia and I enjoy going on long walks, working out, drawing and watching the F1. I wanted to work at Puffins because it looked like such a lovely, friendly environment for me to begin my career within Childcare. I have just started my Level 2 Early Years Educator course which I am so excited to get stuck into! 

ALICE

Maternity Leave

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Pre-School

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People's Workforce

Hi, I am Alice and I have worked in childcare for over 8 years now. I have a little boy called Finn and we love exploring around the countryside. I really enjoy working with children, seeing them grow and develop and more of all have fun! I cannot wait to meet all of you.