Play Team

Our experienced, qualified & dedicated team...

Linda de Carles

Linda is our Pre-School Leader and has Level 4 Qualification in Childcare.

Linda has worked at the Pre-School since 1994 with a short break in 1997 when she had her youngest daughter, she has also worked on the committee and all her children attended the playgroup.

Deb Ebbrell

Deb is our Deputy Pre-School Leader and has Level 3 Qualification in Childcare.

Deb had been involved with the Pre-School while her daughter attended it and worked on the committee for 2 years before becoming part of the staff in 2011.

Lisa Hooper

Lisa is our Operations Assistant and is responsible for the Pre-School's administration.

Lisa's 3 children all attended the Pre-School. Lisa started as a dedicated committee member in 2019 until she moved into the operations role back in September 2022.

Linda de Carles is responsible for SEN and Safeguarding Children. All staff attend regular training to keep up to date with current practice and to supplement their knowledge indifferent areas. They also attend Child Protection, First Aid and Food Hygiene training.

We have a volunteer committee, many of whom are local parents, who meet regularly to discuss the running of the Pre-School with staff and parents, fundraising matters and activities. The Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer can all be contacted through Stratton Pre-School.