The Team

I’ve been working at Play B C for almost eight years. I come from a very large family and I was always helping with the young ones, I did a lot of babysitting, I knew from there I wanted to work with children.

I get that passion from my mother. She always looked after children, I would help her and I loved it I even looked forward to the children coming back, I wrote my future when I was 12 years old. I didn’t know if I was going to work with children but I knew that was my destination.

I am a nurturer by heart, am really soft. I really love how children are comfortable around me and can tell me anything, most days I can be having a bad day but as soon as I see the children am filled with so much joy, when a child smiles at me my problems melt away and a smile from a child is worth everything.

I have gained a lot of confidence at Play B C. I get a lot of support.

I am committed to making a difference in the world and have always loved being around young children, so preschool life is just perfect for me.

I used to teach in primary schools and before that I worked in local government developing equality policies and managing special educational needs casework. I have over 15 years experience of early years teaching, a masters in Education and a diploma in teaching for special needs among other things (I am a bit of an eternal student).

I set up the preschool because I thought there might be a better way of doing things. Back then we were a pack-away preschool. Nearly seven years on I am proud to offer two fantastic learning environments with the support of a committed, hard working team with a wealth of knowledge about child development and a combined total of nearly 100 years experience.

I have three grown up adult children 36, 34 and 24 and seven grand children.

I started my child care career when my daughter started school. I was keen to start learning again and found a perfect course that fitted around my children’s schooling. I completed an NNEB course which helped me to understand my children more and the importance of play. I also found out through my training that one of my children had dyslexia. This was invaluable to their future learning. I was able to support them find ways to channel their energy and emotions. I enjoy working with children as it brings out the fun side of life. I still love learning and have continued with my personal development.

I love reading and walking especially in nature and hugging trees! Many laugh at this however research says it is ‘great for your mental health’. I also love Pranic healing meditation, yoga and spending time with my close friends and family.

I enjoy working at the preschool as it is a great caring team to work with. I love seeing the children learning through play and having fun together (even though they don’t realise they are learning).

I have been working with children for around ten years. After having children myself and volunteering regularly within primary schools I realised that working with children was what I wanted to do. Being able to assist and watch children grow is a real privilege, seeing the world through their eyes also makes each and every day different and exciting!

Working at Play B C is like being part of a large extended family and like any family, we have our ups and downs but it’s never dull and we are all invested in each and everyone in our community’s wellbeing. When I am not at work I like to walk in the woods or better yet on the beach and often turn up to Play B C bearing shells, rocks, or pine cones as a result!

I am also an avid reader and one of my favourite things is to share a good story with the children.

Hi I’m Eunice. I am a qualified NNEB with over 25 years experience and training in working with children of all ages.

Most of my working life has been with the two to five year age group in a variety of settings in various roles, including as a childminder. I have also worked with four to 11 year olds as a teaching assistant as well as in breakfast / after school clubs as Deputy Manager or Supervisor. This is my second time working with Marsha at Play B C, before was from 2014-2017.

I enjoy working with young children and their families, including those with SEND, watching each child become a little individual and go off into the big wide world.

I have two daughters of my own and two grandchildren.