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Fiona MacRae

Hi I’m Fiona. I’m the manager of Ankerville House and the Baby Unit, Tain and have been part of the team since 1999. I enjoy helping children spark their creativity and imagination through stories and songs. In my real life I’m a ‘dance mom’ to my daughters. I can also be partial to a wee …

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Gemma Fraser

Hi I’m Gemma, the assistant Manager of Ankerville House. I have worked with Ankerville since 2005 and still love each and every day. The nurseries values are evident in each room: family orientated with the individual child’s needs always at the forefront, which was so important for me as a parent also. My home life …

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Marlena Korol

Hello my name is Marlena and I have been part of the Ankerville team since 2012. I have worked in all three settings and currently working in Ankerville House as a Supervisor. I love to see the children learn and have fun within our great environment. In my spare time I love to go on …

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Stacey Sutherland

Hi, my name is Stacey and I’ve been a part of the Ankerville team since 2017. I have had the opportunity to work in all three settings during my time with Ankerville. I’m currently working in Ankerville House with the 3-5’s. My favourite thing about working for Ankerville is getting to know each of the …

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Emma MacDonald

Hi my name is Emma and I joined Ankerville in 2013. I currently work in Ankerville House Tain with the 3-5 children. Being able to support and work with children and seeing them grow and develop and learn through play is a joy and a privilege. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and outdoor …

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Natalie Clark

Hi, my name is Natalie I have worked at Ankerville since 2005. I enjoy having fun with the children and helping them learn exciting new things. I love to go on adventures with my family.

Moira Everett

Hi I’m Moira. I have worked at Ankerville House since 2018. I work in the kitchen cooking and preparing the lunches. I also help run the Sing Sign classes with Fiona. I’m currently working through my apprenticeship which I’m really enjoying. I love hearing all the wee stories the children like to tell me and …

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Shania Discombe

Hi my name is Shania. I joined the Ankerville team in April 2021. I work in the 3-5’s Room at Ankerville house. I really enjoy working with the children and learning about them and the different things that they are interested in. It makes me smile to hear all the stories they have to tell …

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Jade Macleod

Hello my name is Jade and I joined the Ankerville team in September 2021. I thoroughly enjoy working together with both the children and staff here. It is a very rewarding job being able to watch the children reach their individual milestones and develop into confident, self-sufficient learners. Being able to contribute to creating a …

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Carol MacRae

My name is Carol, owner and Managing Director of Ankerville Nurseries.  I have worked in early years for over 40 years and since 1999 I have run my own nurseries, initially Ankerville House in Tain. I believe in offering the best environment possible for both staff and children to flourish through dedicated, specialist training and …

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