Playstation Preschool
In everything we do, we aim to:
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Provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age.
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Work in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop.
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Add to the life and well-being of the local community.
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Offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity.
Smallest Things Prem Award
We are absolutely over the moon to announce that we have been awarded The Smallest Things Prem Aware Award and are now officially a Prem Aware setting.
You can find us and other settings who have achieved this award on their website.
This training has raised our awareness of the possible impact of prematurity on children's development and learning and has helped us to recognise and be aware of practical ways in which we can support these children.
The Smallest Things Premature Baby Charity highlights on their website that "with average of two or three children in every classroom being born early, we know that early years staff and teachers can play a crucial role in supporting and making a difference to the lives of children born prematurely". We are so pleased to now be part of this team of trained early years educators and to be able to have a positive impact on children's learning from right at the start of their educational journey.
Thank you to those of you who helped us to achieve this award, your contribution towards our work is very much appreciated.
Opening Hours and Fees
Opening Hours
We are open from 8:30 - 3:30 Monday - Friday, term time only.
Morning session 8:30 -11:30
Lunch Club 11:30 - 12:30
Afternoon session 12:30 -3:30
Pricing + Funding
Our Prices from May half term 2025
Children 2 - 3 years = £6.00 per hour
Children 3 - 4 years = £5.50 per hour
Are you eligible for 2 year old funding?
Check here
Funding for 3 and 4 year old's is available from the term after your child's third birthday.
See here for further information
Free Entitlement
For parents choosing to access over their free entitlement an invoice will be issued for the extra hours under our normal procedure.
We have a voluntary consumables charge of £5.00 per half term for those attending up to 15 hours a week, and £10.00 per half term for those attending up to 30 hours a week.
All invoices will be issued the first week of each half term.
Meet the Team
Manager
Safeguarding Officer
Michelle Elmer
Hi, I'm Michelle,
I love working at Playstation with the children and their families. I love to see the children grow in their confidence and become their own little personality, during their time with us.
Outside Playstation I love spending time in my garden, reading and cross stitching.
Deputy Manager
Safeguarding Lead
Stella Simpkin
Hello, I'm Stella,
In the setting I'm all about having fun, I like nothing better than seeing happy faces. I enjoy reading stories, being messy and being outdoors.
I like to really get to know the children and their families and to watch them develop.
Outside of work I like to spend time with my family, especially days out and holidays.
Lead Practitioner
Safeguarding Lead
Helen Hill
Hello, I'm Helen,
I love being part of children's first pre-school adventure, seeing their confidence and personalities grow.
In setting I strive to provide actives that encourage curiosity and imagination. I love reading and like to share my love of books, I wish for all children to have an opportunity to develop a love of books too.
When I'm not at work I enjoy reading, crochet and spending time with my family.
SENDCo
Elizabeth Chisnell
Hi I’m Liz ,
In setting I love seeing how the children learn , grow and develop through their play. I love to nurture their interest in books and reading .
At home I live with my family and my cat . I enjoy walking , reading , listening to music and following Ipswich Town Football Club .
Early Years Practitioner
Lydia Ball
Hello, I'm Lydia.
I really enjoy working with the children at Playstation. Helping them learn as they play and see their personalities come out is a favourite part of my job.
Outside of work I like to spend time with my family, reading and volunteering.
Early Years Practitioner
Charly Smith
I'm Charly,
I love knowing that I am able to help the children in their first steps on their educational journey. The children find me approachable and I take the time to get to know them, I promote happiness, kindness and most of all safety to have fun learning in Playstation.
Outside of work i enjoy spending time with my family
Early Years Practitioner
Izzy Lee
My name is Izzy! I'm the one with the red hair!
I love being a part of Playstation and watching the children develop their own personalities and grow their confidence. In setting, I love imaginative play and anything messy! I like finding ways to support each child as an individual, creatitng fun activities. I love to give cuddles and provide comfort to children when necessary.
When I'm not at work, I love spending time with animals, particularly butterflies and and my 5 cats! I love to bake and share these with my friends and family. I also love being outdoors and going for long walks.
Early Years Practitioner
Charley Cobbold
Hi, I’m Charley!
I love being part of all the fun, messy and exciting things that happen in the preschool. I love watching the children learn, grow and become their own little people. When I’m not at preschool, I’m usually spending time with my family, my dog or finding something else to keep me busy! 😊
SEND Support
Frances Sheen
In the classroom I love messy play, storytelling and gardening outside with the children. Outside of work I spend time at my allotment and at home with my two cats and tortoise.
Deputy SENDco
Katelynn Billman
In the classroom I love teaching new things through continuous play and love celebrating every achievement no matter how small, outside of work my hobby is cleaning and organising and my favourite thing is spending lots of time with my family
