Welcome to Premier Pre-School
Below please find an overview of the team that will be caring for and developing your child.

Dominique Gulczynski
Lead Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer/SENDco
Paediatric First Aid trained
My name is Dominique, and I have been with Building Blocks since 2006. I have a Level 2 NVQ in Childcare and Education, a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and a Level 2 in Team Leading. Whilst at work, you will mostly find me in the physical area building towers out of tumble gym or in the art and craft area getting very messy with the children exploring shaving foam and corn flour whilst using a range of different coloured paints. I am currently training towards my Level 5 in Childcare and Leadership to further extend my knowledge and build upon my experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy going to art museums, the theatre and taking care of my nephew.

Miranda Wallace
Early Years Educator /Primary Key Carer
My name is Miranda, and I joined Building Blocks in March 2020. I have a Level 3 in Early Years Education, achieved in 2019. I have worked as a Senior Lead/Primary key carer prior but have now in 2024 have now transitioned to a secondary key carer after becoming a Mum to two sons, Bobby and Blue. I am looking forward to supporting the transition from Babies to Top Toddlers in September 2024 as a Secondary Early Years Educator. I am a hands-on Educator happy to support and help the children and their families. I look forward to sharing my skills and knowledge and working as part of a team. I conduct observations on the children to help understand their individual interests and stage of overall development I use my observations to implement their hobbies/interests within the setting to help and extend their development while also following the child’s lead. I enjoy seeing the individual child’s fun and creative side blossom through play while also seeing their confidence develop as they grow in the nursery. When I can, I will encourage outdoor play for the children as I believe it has a great impact on their overall development, and for them to learn and feel comfortable within the room and in the great outdoors. In my spare time, I like going outdoors with my children, creating exciting experiences by teaching them about the world around them. With this, I make sure to always make my boys feel loved and appreciated.

Hussein El-Sodaney
Early Years Educator/Primary Key Carer
Paediatric First Aid Trained
I joined Building Blocks in December 2021, originally as a secondary key carer, but by September 2023 had progressed into the promoted position of Primary Key carer. Alongside this, I qualified as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in early 2024. From May 2011 to starting at Building Blocks, I worked as a playworker in a holiday and after-school club, working with children aged 4-11 years of age. I have a strong nurturing side, very empathetic, reflective of my work, a good listener with a solid understanding of child development and the ability to teach good habits in an enjoyable way. I believe this shows a willingness to achieve excellence and support children and parents to the best of my ability. I like to share knowledge, experiences and skills. If it affects me, then tell me! I do a lot of reflective practice, so any constructive feedback is appreciated. I'm a keen theatre goer. I average 1-2 visits a month. If I haven't booked anywhere, then I am likely to be planning to do so. I will travel across London for food! I really enjoy reading about the culture of food and the issues of the day, such as delivery apps and sustainability. I also love watching and reading about American football.

James Pratt
Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer
Paediatric First Aid trained
My name is James, and I joined Building Blocks in August 2023. I have a Level 1 Cache in childcare. Previously, I worked in a nursery for 10 months as a Nursery Assistant with children aged 3 years old to 5 years old. I am looking forward to gaining more experience working with children and achieving my Level 2 qualification in Childcare. I enjoy sports, Rugby, football and cricket. In my spare time, I like to listen to music, spend time with my family, and take my dog out for walks.
Tia James
Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer
My name is Tia, and I joined Building
Blocks in October 2024. I am a bubbly, approachable, polite person, with previous experience working in a nursery, caring for Babies and Toddlers aged 3 months to 2 years old.
My family are the most important thing to me, as you only get given one family, my close friends are also very important to me as they always support my decisions. In my spare time, I love socialising with friends and family, and love going shopping and doing girly activities with my friends.

Thaila Torquemada
Early Years Educator/Secondary Key Carer
My name is Thaila, and I joined Building Blocks in October 2024. I am a creative, passionate, caring person who loves to take pride in her work. I have previous experience working with children aged 2- 11 years. I respect children’s and staff's individuality and support all to have their own identity. I like to encourage those around me to be their most authentic self. I think that’s one of the key things for all to be happy in life. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, arts and crafts and sports.