Aboyne Lodge Team

Get to Know Us

Sammie

Group Operations Manager

Level 6, holding a BA(Hons) in Special Educational Needs.

Paediatric First Aid

Samantha's main responsibilities include, managing the team at all four settings, arranging the Registers and Rotas ensuring we have the right number of staff at the right place at the right time.

She is married to John and they have a daughter Rosemary-Belle.

Shannon

Training & Development Manager

Level 5 Early Years Educator

Paediatric First Aid

Shannon works across all Apple Daycare settings to ensure that our practice and ethos are sustained at an outstanding level across all sites.

Shannon leads our Apprenticeship Development programme, hosting small group sessions to boost their training and support their education.

Shannon Joined Apple Daycare in the Summer of 2019.

Charlotte

Room Leader

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Paediatric First Aid

Charlotte first joined us in 2023, and has worked across many of our sites building her knowledge and understanding of our ethos.

"I like to get my nails done once a month, spend time with family and friends, and babysitting."

Lucie

Trainee Room Leader

Level 3 in Early Years

Paediatric First Aid

Lucie has recently joined our team, and has extensive childcare knowledge having worked in and out of childcare for the last 25 years.

"I have two adult children and in my spare time I love getting my nails done as well as walking my dog."

Helen

Cover Room Leader

Level 7 (Masters) in Early Years Education.

Paediatric First Aid

Helen joined us in April 2025, and has since moved on to do her own Chlidminding services. She assists h

"In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and looking after my pets, including 5 hens!"

Rachel

Practitioner L6

Level 6, holding a BA(Hons) in Early Childhood Studies

Paediatric First Aid

Rachel has recently joined our team, she is very keen to work among our under 2's to further her knowledge of all ages of child development.

Crystal

Practitioner L5

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Paediatric First Aid

Crystal is new to our team. After being in her previous role for the last 15 years, she is looking for a new adventure.

"I love to learn new things"

Abigail

Practitioner L3

Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Paediatric First Aid

Abby started with us as an apprentice in 2022 and went on to complete her Level 3 Early Years Educator. She has recently taken a keen interest in the development of our under 2's.

"I like to read and I’m a bit obsessed with stitch and all things Disney."

Daniella

Angel Practitioner

Level 2 in Early Years Education

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Paediatric first aid.

Daniella joined us back in 2020, and has since become a real asset to our teams working both in the kitchen and as a practitioner with the children.

"I am a mummy to two gorgeous children. I love spending time with family and friends."

Evelyn

Angel Practitioner

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Evelyn studied her Level 2 in Childcare at college before taking a short break from nurseries. She has recently joined us to further her childrecare career.

"On my days off I enjoy going for walks with my dog."

Tara

Angel Apprentice

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Paediatric First Aid

She is now working toward her level 3 with us as an apprentice.

"I am a volunteer scout leader for 2 scout groups and I enjoy learning Spanish. I also enjoy going to the gym in the evenings."

Melanie (Mel)

Angel Apprentice

Paediatric First Aid

Melanie is currently studying towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator through an Apprenticeship.

"In my spare time I like to go on new adventures with my family and my dog Pixie."

Xhuljana

Angel Practitioner

Paediatric First Aid

Xhuljana is part of our Angel Academy. Our Training and Development Manager works closely with all of our Angel Practitioners to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

"I have a bachelors degree in History and a masters in International Relations. In my spare time I enjoy getting lost in a good book and chasing after my little girl."

Yvonne

Angel Apprentice

Paediatric First Aid

Yvonne has joined us as an Apprentice and is working towards completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator.

I’ve got a daughter and we enjoy going shopping and travelling around the world."

Serena

Angel Apprentice

Early Years Apprenticeship

Paediatric First Aid

Serena is currently studying towards her level 3 in Early Years Education.

"I love spending time with my two crazy babies who are 2 and 3 years old. I also love going out once or twice a month with my friends and family for some much needed 'me' time!"

Iqra

Angel Practitioner

Paediatric First Aid

Iqra is part of our Angel Academy. Our Training and Development Manager works closely with all of our Angel Practitioners to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

"I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I love exploring new places and trying new things."

Henrietta (Hettie)

Angel Apprentice

Early Years Apprenticeship

Paediatric First Aid

Hettie is doing her Level 2 Apprenticeship with us at Apple Daycare.

"In my spare time I like baking and looking after my cat and dog. I also enjoy helping at a Brownies club, which I have done for a few years."

Esther

Angel Practitioner

Esther is part of our Angel Acadamy. Our Training and Development Manager works closely with all of our Angel Practitioners to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

"I enjoy playing sports and listening/playing music.

Ferishta

Angel Practitioner

Ferishta is part of our Angel Acadamy. Our Training and Development Manager works closely with all of our Angel Practitioners to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

"In my free time I really enjoy swimming. My dream is to become a primary school teacher."

Florence

Angel Practitioner

Florence is part of our Angel Acadamy. Our Training and Development Manager works closely with all of our Angel Practitioners to ensure we provide the highest level of care.

"I enjoy running to keep healthy as well as spending plenty of quality time with my family."

Robyn

Cook

Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Robyn has worked across lots of our sites, ensuring the children are served well balanced meals from our menu.

Robyn is currently travelling as an au pair, but frequently helps out in the kitchen when she is back home.

Emma

Cook / Practitioner Level 3

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Level 2 Food and Hygiene

Paediatric First Aid

Emma has worked for Apple Daycare since 2017 and spends time across many of our sites both as a practitioner and a cook.

"I love to share new recipes and delight in seeing the children enjoy what I have made."