Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

41 Chertsey Road, Windlesham GU20 6EW
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  • Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham, Windlesham
Puffin's Day Nursery and Preschool Windlesham is based on Chertsey Road and caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Located within easy access of the M3 and M25, the local benefits include a wooded area, park and recreational ground. These are within easy access to the setting, allowing the children to venture on walks to explore the local area.

The nursery provides care for two separates ages, its Baby room caring for children aged 0-2 years and its Preschool, which cares for children aged 2 - 5 years.

They offer full day sessions (8am-6pm) or half day sessions (8am-12.30pm or 1.15pm-5.45pm). They also offer an early drop off, from 7.30am and late pick up, 6pm-6.30pm for a small additional fee.

The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year, closing on all bank holidays and from the 24th December until 2nd January.

At Puffins, they pride themselves in building strong relationships with children and their families to support the transition into nursery life. They believe communication is a vital part of the nursery experience as they commit to working closely with parents and carers to provide outstanding care for children.

The extraordinary team is carefully chosen to reflect the same visions and values they share at Puffins.

They regularly offer additional training to extend their knowledge and expertise in certain areas and use their own bank team to cover annual leave and staff sickness.

They regularly reflect on their practice using data and guidance to promote best practice.

Puffins celebrates each individual child's uniqueness by offering a place in which they are provided with unique opportunities to succeed within their early years experiences.

Windlesham opened in September 2020 and is rapidly growing in popularity.

Care Provided by Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Puffin's Childcare Providers Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Becky Wybrow (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking
  • They have a small drive located at the front of the nursery setting with two available spaces for parents to use when they drop off and collect their children.


Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham Reviews (40)

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Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham has 40 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children were each at Puffin's for 3 years. I couldn't praise Puffin's highly enough. Each staff member is kind and caring towards the children and really take the time to get to know each child's individual needs. Both my children loved going to Puffin's, they ended up doing extra days because
they wanted to be around their friends and the staff so much. The food is really good, it's all made fresh on-site with a good nutritional balance. If we have more children we will not hesitate to return to puffins. The children go for two walks a day and play all sorts of games on the walks, stop for snacks, explore the woods etc. (come rain or shine). Thank you for being a huge part of both my children's early years and preparing them for school.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We will miss your little ones, they have been a huge part of Puffins for the last few years!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Our son loved Puffins for around a year before a mass exodus of staff lead to a drop in standards. My son is very placid but had 3 ongoing incidents with other kids that weren’t addressed, one was completely ignored by email, the other 2 were answered with ‘we didn’t see anything’ - an excuse for poor
supervision and doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Staff are well intentioned but our concerns for his wellbeing weren’t answered/actioned leading to him refusing to attend and us changing his session to avoid one of these other children. This repetitive lack of safeguarding is unacceptable.
The setting is incredibly expensive for somewhere that offers one room and no outside space, although there are daily walks to local parks and outdoor spaces. Given this lack of space, there’s a huge age range in the pre school room, our son started in this room just before his 2nd birthday and had he stayed, he would be 2 months shy of his 5th birthday by the time he left to for reception in September 2025.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Senior Manager at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

We are so sorry that you have left feeling this way, as this is not what we want at all. I do appreciate that there were a number of staff changes within a short period of time, this was due to four of our team members leaving to go on Maternity leave within a month of each other. Whilst we appreciate this can be unsettling to have so many changes, we of course were supportive of these team members as this was a celebration for them personally and ensured to spend time focusing on supporting the children with the changes that had happened. Within the preschool room, there is an age gap between the youngest and oldest child, however, we adjust our practice to suit each child. We are still aiming to get a garden for the setting, however, have found huge benefits in taking the children on daily walks to explore the local community. We are very lucky that Windlesham is a beautiful village with much to offer, and feel that the children have fantastic learning opportunities on our outings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has absolutely loved being at Puffins, she has really excelled in her listening, speaking and learning, my daughter's key person is so passionate about children’s development and has been doing some great work with her. Three staff members, in particular, have all been such a huge support
towards her learning, she just simply loves going to nursery. I really like how Puffins has structure and learning, it’s not all about children being dropped off and left to play,
They are all learning and it really shows when she comes home. I’m excited to see how much more she will develop in the preschool room.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We absolutely love having your little one at Puffin's, she is a pleasure to care for.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Puffins for 1 and a half years in both the baby room and pre-school and has thrived there. They are quite shy but the teachers have accommodated for that and worked with them to help bring them out of their shell. The staff are caring and whenever I pick up my child, they
are laughing, singing or dancing. The facilities are good for the kids but there is no outdoor space so the children go for a walk twice a day. Food options are varied and my child seems to enjoy them. The hallway area can sometimes be a little cramped for pick up/drop off and it can be hard to find space to hang up your child’s belongings but in the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal. The main thing is the care for my child is second to none, they are happy and the staff are very caring and attentive towards them. They are also polite towards us. Staff are always very responsive and willing to answer any questions you have and have very positive and happy personalities!

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so pleased that your little one is so happy with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The setting is incredible, it is well organised and welcoming for myself and my child. It is easy to communicate with the key person and the observations and assessments inform me about my child's development.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so pleased that your little one is so happy at Puffins.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has attend this Nursery he has thrived I love this nursery he seems to happy to attend and overall a fantastic team of staff . And my son is always happy to come home too and has made some love contact with the members of the team too

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so pleased that your little one is so happy at Puffins.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the fact Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery is a smaller, more intimate setting compared to some, and think this contributes towards the fact our son loves his time here. Even though he is only there for two half day sessions, his development in so many areas has blossomed thanks to Puffins.
The care and attention shown by all staff is very high and we would have no hesitation in recommending this setting. The location in Windlesham is surrounded by fantastic park areas and woodland close by which helps bring out so many skills. Thank you Puffins.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you for such a kind response! We are so pleased that your little one is so happy at Puffins.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I are both so happy that our daughter is attending Puffins. The care and attention she receives from her teachers is outstanding and the interaction we also get from them keeps us involved. We are both really impressed and our little girl has learnt so much over just the last six weeks.
Thank you!

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so pleased that your little one is happy at Puffins.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Last month my child started doing a full day, we were unsure how she would manage but as the team are so sweet and fun there have been no issues and she absolutely loves it and eats as much as she can through her day. We love keeping up to date with the day while she's there through the app and then
get excited to hear the stories at pick-up, they all say such lovely things it really makes it so much easier to be away from her for the long amount of time knowing that she is having the best time and the team are enjoying themselves too.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your kind response! We are so happy that your little one is happy with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby has been attending Puffins for about five months now and absolutely loves it. It's the best feeling handing her over to the lovely staff in the baby room and seeing her happy and waving goodbye. Her keyworker clearly adores her, which is everything you could want. She eats well there and loves
the toys there. The App is great as it's not information overload but tells you just enough. There is nothing more the baby room staff could do to make me happier!

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your kind review! The team within the baby room will be so happy to hear your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with our experience with Puffins. Our daughter is in only two days a week but she loves it. She is already quite attached to the ladies caring for her and we do feel like she gets the attention and care she needs while there. We as parents are kept up to date with any milestones and progress
she is making as well as ways in which the staff can be of any help.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery and all the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My daughter started in September when she was 16 months old and she's not had any issues with me leaving her. She loves attending and I know she is in safe hands, and having a great time. The setting is clean and bright and there
are always different activities going on. She also loves the food served there and often has a second helping.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a positive review. We are so glad that your little one is so happy with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has absolutely loved joining Puffins. At first, he was a little nervous but the wonderful team are just so kind and friendly that he settled in so well. We couldn't be happier with sending our little chap to them, we know he is always having such a lovely time and is well looked after.
Any minor bump or scrape is recorded and we are delighted to see pictures and reports every day of how he is getting on and what he has done that day. We love Puffins and are so pleased we made the choice for our son to attend this nursery. Thanks to all the team, we want you to know the job you do is so very important to us. You are helping to raise a very funny, independent, charming and cheeky little boy. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a positive review! Our team will be so delighted to hear your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children (aged 1 and 3) attend Puffins Pre-School & Day Nursery. The staff are wonderful despite some recent turnover. My three-year-old speaks highly of all her teachers and has learned a great deal. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Puffins in October and loves her time there. Despite being one of the youngest, she is included in all activities and has gained both confidence and skills from interactions with older babies. The staff (especially her key worker) are always happy to answer any questions you have
and really know my daughter on a personal level. I feel confident that my daughter is safe and happy when I drop her at nursery.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We really do appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved to Puffin's in January and the staff was super friendly, they made her transition very smooth. It’s a bright, clean, modern setting with lots of choices of different daily activities and they always have at least one daily outing. Her key worker really focuses on mental well-being
which we value. Our daughter is really happy here.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you for such a lovely review C! It is an absolute pleasure to have your little one at Puffins, she has done so well!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Puffin's has been an amazing setting for our son. He started in the baby room at 18 months old and is now in the Pre-school room. The team are wonderful, they've worked with our son to get him settled and comfortable in the new environment (in both rooms) and now he loves going into pre-school. He has
learnt so much since being at Puffin's, we continue to be amazed when he comes home and shows off his new skills/thing he's learned. Any queries or questions we've had in the past have always been answered quickly, the team always answer the phone if we ever want to check in to see how he is and the updates on the days he is in are great. We are really pleased we found Puffin's.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Evie! We are so proud of how your little one has grown in his time with us, it is an absolute pleasure to have him at Puffin's!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, so friendly and welcoming and professional. Our daughter loves her time there.


Love the app which gives updates throughout the day about our child’s meals, nappy’s, photos etc.


Would recommend to anyone!


Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for your kind review! We absolutely love having your little one at Puffins!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Puffin's is an outstanding nursery - from the beautiful setting, the caring and highly professional staff, through to the quality of the food, activities and engagement with parents, it is all top-notch. The owner and manager are such lovely people and their dedication and care for the children are
shared by all of the staff. Our child always has a wonderful time, and if she is ever upset, she quickly settles and feels safe thanks to her brilliantly supportive teachers. It is such a privilege to be able to drop her off knowing that she will have a fun-filled day with walks outdoors no matter the weather and with people who genuinely care for her welfare and development. Highly recommend!

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We really appreciate your kind words. It is a pleasure to have your little one at Puffins!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the team at Puffin's. And more importantly, so does the little one. He looks forward to going in, eats well, sleeps well, and seems to experience play-time with a sense of adventure, fun and learning.
Little one loves being outside and although the nursery has no real outside space on-site, the
kiddo loves his walks down to the park areas.
Very happy with our choice of nursery.

Reply from Christine Protheroe, Owner at Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

Thank you for your kind review, George! It's so lovely to have such positive feedback.
Our garden is still in process, but it's looking like we should have it by the summer (fingers crossed)!


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.981)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10 for Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.548 for Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.548

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.433 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.833

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (18)

Christine

Christine

Job Title: Senior Manager

Joined: 2018

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 on to 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.


I am First Aid trained and am the setting Designated Safeguarding Lead, alongside Eleanor.


Selina

Selina

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

I have 13+ years of 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

Clare

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People's Workforce
- Paediatric First Aid Trained


Hi, I am Clare and I have been working in Childcare for 9 years. I have worked in 2 Day Nurseries and have previously been a Private Nanny for 2 separate families. I now have my own daughter, Myla who will be spending time here at Puffins. I love creating fun activities for the children to enjoy!


Becky

Becky

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

- BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years Teaching and Learning
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Paediatric First Aid Trained


Hello! I am Becks and I have 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 schools and a Forest School! I have progressed my career through a range of roles from Practitioner, to Room Leader and up to Deputy Manager. I have two children of my own, Ollie and Ivy. I enjoy getting involved in 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

Sarah

Job Title: Office Administrator

Joined: 2020

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!


Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Third in Charger, Baby room Room Leader

Joined: 2022

- Shared Baby Room Leader.
- BA Hons in Early Years Education and Leadership.
- Paediatric First Aid trained.


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.


Natalie

Natalie

Job Title: Baby Room Room Leader

Joined: 2020

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People 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 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 the team here at Puffins.


Jazz

Jazz

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Hi! My name is Jazz, I 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 preschool.


Olivia

Olivia

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

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 in Childcare. I have just started my Level 2 Early Years Educator course which I am so excited to get stuck into!


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Alice

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

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 having fun! I cannot wait to meet all of you.


Casey

Casey

Job Title: Pre-School Room Leader

Joined: 2019

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.


Katie

Katie

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

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!


Tom

Tom

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

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.


Caitlin

Caitlin

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

After graduating from University in the summer, I joined Puffins as a bank staff. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to join full-time in September. I have loved getting to know the children thus far and am so excited to continue my journey at Puffins.


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Caitlin

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

After graduating from University in the summer, I joined Puffins as a bank staff. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to join full-time in September. I have loved getting to know the children thus far and am so excited to continue my journey at Puffins.


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Sari

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2023

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 is passionate about creating alternative remedies and practising 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 to cultivating her garden. Originally from across the pond in America, she's called the UK home for an impressive 26 years!


Izzy

Izzy

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

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 the children and parents in the setting


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Izzy

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

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 the children and parents in the setting


Frequently Asked Questions about Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham

What is the Age Range of Children that Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham accepts?

Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham Open?

Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham have capacity for?

Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Puffin's Pre-School & Day Nursery - Windlesham to the centre of Windlesham?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.