Meet Our Team

Meet the Proprietors

Jane and Bob Burge

Jane and Bob ensure everything at the nursery is running smoothly. Ever since acquiring the nursery, they have kept our tried and tested ethos running strong, with a healthy family feeling. Given the nickname “Bob the Builder,” by our children, Bob keeps our equipment safe and sturdy, while Jane maintains a tight ship with staff and parents alike so nursery always stays afloat.

Meet the Management & Leadership Team

SHELLY MAHONEY

Position: Nursery Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
Qualified Level 5
Holds Paediatric First Aid/ First Aid In the Work Place/ Meatal Health First Aid Qualifications
Has worked at Playtime since June 1998

Hollie Burge

Position: Nursery Deputy Manager/ Designated Safeguarding Lead(DSL)
Qualified Level 6 BA Hons
Holds Paediatric First Aid/ First Aid In the Work Place/ Meatal Health First Aid Qualifications
Has worked at Playtime since February 2010

Hannah Secrett

Position: Works in the Pre-School Room / Third in Charge/ Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Letters and Sounds Coordinator for Pre-School Room
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification / Deputy DSL
Qualified Level 7 EYTS
Has worked at Playtime Since October 2012

Room Leaders and Senior Practitioners

Abby Maher

Position: Key Holder/ Deouty DSL / Toddler Room Practitioner
Qualified Level 3
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Has worked at Playtime Since 2017

Rhianna Tomassi

Position: Key Holder / Deputy DSL / Toddler Room Leader
Qualified Level 3
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Has worked at Playtime Since 2012

Hollie Everitt

Position: Baby Room Leader
Qualified Level 6 BA Hons
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Has worked at Playtime Since 2006

**Millie Rafferty**
**Position**: Assistant Baby Room Leader Qualified Level 3, Training Level 6
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Worked at Playtime Since 2023

Chloé Lodge

Position: Preschool Room Leader / Keyholder/ Deputy DSL
Qualified Level 3
Holds Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Has worked at Playtime Since 2017

Childcare Team

Excellent staff are the most important element of any nursery. Our staff have been employed on the basis of their qualifications, professional experiences, and development as well as their dedication to providing the highest standard of childcare. Our recruitment procedure includes interviews, reference checks and trials as well as enhanced DBS Checks.

At Playtime all our staff are trained in Child Protection, Food Hygiene, Prevent Duty, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The majority of the team have a First Aid Qualification. There is always a First Aider in every room and always on sight.

We provide training and development for our staff team as well as continuously evaluating our practice. The majority of our staff are level three qualified, and a number maintain degrees in Early Years Education and Special Educational Needs, or are working towards it. Playtime provides apprentice level three training, which allows our staff to gain experience and earn payment in the workplace while learning.