Our People

Meet the Team Behind Trinity Playcentre

The people who will care for your child every day. Qualified, experienced, DBS-checked, and genuinely passionate about every child who walks through our door in Dagenham.

Come and Meet Us
  • All staff DBS checked
  • Paediatric first aid trained
  • Level 2–3+ qualified
  • 3 languages spoken
Ofsted: GoodMarch 2023
Level 2–3+All key practitioners
DBS CheckedEnhanced, all staff
First AidPaediatric certified
MultilingualEnglish · Yoruba · Romanian
Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Trinity Playcentre is led by practitioners with exceptional qualifications and a shared commitment to every child in our care.

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DBS DSL SENCO First Aid
Wendy Johnson
Managing Director
M.Ed PGCE B.Ed (Hons) Early Years SENCO Level 3
Languages: English · Yoruba

"I love, love working with children, parents and families. It's amazing when you get to see the growth and development over time, the sheer joy and confidence each child exuberates when they can achieve 'something'. Or the unspoken pleasure from parents seeing their child happy, mastering milestones, becoming independent. I say it is priceless."

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DBS DSL First Aid
Maria Bodnariuc
Manager
Early Years Qualified Level 3+
Languages: English · Romanian

Maria manages day-to-day operations at Trinity Playcentre, ensuring every session runs smoothly and every family receives the support they need. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, she maintains the highest standards of child welfare across the setting.

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DBS First Aid
Bianca Calomen
Deputy Manager
Early Years Qualified Level 3+
Languages: English · Romanian

Bianca supports the management team and the practitioners in delivering high-quality EYFS learning every day. Her warmth and dedication make her a key point of reassurance for families settling their children into Trinity for the first time.

Our Practitioners

Our Early Years Practitioners

Our full team of 8 staff are all DBS-checked, paediatric first aid trained, and hold Level 2 or above early years qualifications. We are adding individual profiles here shortly.

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Early Years Practitioner
Profile coming soon
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Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
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Our Values

Our Commitment to Every Child

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A Truly Inclusive Team

Our team speaks English, Yoruba, and Romanian, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Every family is welcome, and we work hard to make every parent and child feel genuinely at home.

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Exceptional Qualifications

Our Managing Director holds an M.Ed, PGCE, and B.Ed (Hons) in Early Years, credentials that place Trinity's leadership at the very top of the sector. Every practitioner holds Level 2 or above.

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Partnership with Families

We work alongside parents, not around them. Daily updates via the Blossom app, open-door communication, and regular reviews keep you fully involved in your child's progress.

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Long-Term Thinking

We don't just get children through the day, we build the foundations that stay with them for life. Every activity, every conversation, every relationship is part of that journey.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

The safety and wellbeing of every child at Trinity Playcentre is our absolute priority. We operate in full compliance with the EYFS Statutory Framework and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's safeguarding procedures.

  • Two named Designated Safeguarding Leads: Wendy Johnson & Maria Bodnariuc
  • SENCO provision led by Wendy Johnson (SENCO Level 3)
  • All staff hold enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance
  • All staff receive regular safeguarding training
  • All staff hold current paediatric first aid certification
  • Ofsted confirmed effective safeguarding, March 2023 inspection
  • Full safeguarding policy available on request
Parent Reviews

What Parents Say About Our Team

The trust of Dagenham families is the recognition we are most proud of.

★★★★★

"All three of my kids go to Trinity Playcentre and they absolutely love it. The staff is amazing and caring, and the environment is so welcoming. My kids are always excited to go to school!"

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Yuliya Jones
Dagenham parent · 3 children
★★★★★

"The team at Trinity Playcentre is incredible. My son has learned so much, and I feel confident knowing he's in such good hands. The daily updates via the app are also a great touch."

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Joy Ugiagbe
Dagenham parent
★★★★★

"Trinity Playcentre has been fantastic for my daughter. The activities are fun, and she's made so much progress in her learning. I'm so happy with the care and attention she receives."

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Thompson M.
Dagenham parent

Come and Meet the Team in Person

We'd love to show you around Trinity Playcentre and introduce you to the people who will care for your child. Book a visit, no obligation, just a warm welcome.

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