Our Staff:
All Pebbles Day Nursery staff members have been selected for their qualifications, experience and particularly their love of children. We work as a team, creating a stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop in a loving and caring environment.
Pebbles Day Nursery invests continuously in training and development for staff members. This in turn brings new ideas and initiatives into the workplace, while consistently maintaining our exceptionally high standards.

Kelly Phillips
Owner
Originally from Aberdare but has lived in Bishopston with her husband and three children since 2008
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Child Care; about to start NVQ Level 5
Passionate about my children; they are my life and most things I do involve them
What people don’t know about me is that when I was 18 I was a trainee dental nurse

Sadie Rees
Manager – Pebbles Gower
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Childcare, Degree in Health and Social Care and Postgraduate Diploma in Child Public Health
Passionate about art and design and spending time with her family
What people don’t know about me is that I lived in London for a year studying fine art in East London Uni

Pauline Hawkins
Manager – Pebbles Swansea
From Aberdare
Qualifications: NNEB and NVQ level 5 in child care
She is passionate about her family and the children she works with.
What you may not know about Pauline is that she recently had major heart surgery

Lauren Hopkins
Senior Room Leader/Nursery Practitioner
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Child Care and Play Works; currently working toward NVQ Level 5
I am passionate about my Family
Something people don’t know about me is when I was younger I had an imaginary friend who came everywhere with me and my mad had to make and buy extra meals for her

Kristen Evans
Senior Room Leader/Nursery Practitioner
From Aberdare
Qualifications: BSc Hons Health and social care, full qualified teacher – Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) primary.
I am passionate about children and the importance of high quality early years experiences
Something people don’t know about me is that I once watched a Wales Six Nations match with Gareth Thomas, Rupert Moon and Rachel Taylor … in my parents’ living room!

Natasha Thomas
Nursery Practitioner
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Child Care
I am passionate about my family and friends
Something people don’t know about me is that when I love spending time with my nieces and nephews when I am not in work

Danielle Donovan
Nursery Practitioner
From Port Talbot
Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 diploma childcare and education
Danielle is very passionate about here family and friends and making sure and having the best experiences with them
What people don’t know about me is that I spent time living in Rome being a nanny

Helen Polley
Nursery Practitioner
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
I am passionate about spending time with my family and exploring nature
What people don’t know about me is that I am also passionate about crochet.

Asia Lani Webber
Nursery Practitioner (part time)
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (extended diploma)
I am passionate about my Family friends and travelling
Something people don’t know about me is that I am fluent in German.

Kazia Bielak
Nursery Practitioner
From Swansea
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Child Care
I am passionate about my family and friends
Something people don’t know about me is that I love seeing my friends and family and going out

Nanny Pat Phillips
Chef
From Swansea
I am passionate about taking my dog Rio for long walks
I have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren