OUR TEAM

Meet the Appin family

Experienced, professionally qualified early years practitioners, alongside dedicated modern apprentices, all guiding children through play-based learning that nurtures curiosity.

OUR PROMISE

OUR PROMISE

Committed to the highest quality of care

Committed to the highest quality of care

From safer recruitment to daily practice, every detail at Appin is built around your child feeling safe, settled and inspired.

From safer recruitment to daily practice, every detail at Appin is built around your child feeling safe, settled and inspired.

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100% PVG checked

100% PVG checked

Every member of staff is vetted through Disclosure Scotland before joining us.

Every member of staff is vetted through Disclosure Scotland before joining us.

Paediatric first aid trained

Paediatric first aid trained

All qualified staff hold current certificates, refreshed through regular training.

All qualified staff hold current certificates, refreshed through regular training.

A senior lead in every room

A senior lead in every room

Experience is never far from your child.

Experience is never far from your child.

A key worker for every child

A key worker for every child

One familiar face who knows your child inside out, from day one.

One familiar face who knows your child inside out, from day one.

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MEET OUR PRACTITIONERS

The people behind Appin

Kellyann Lindsay, Nursery Manager

Kellyann Lindsay

Kellyann Lindsay

NURSERY MANAGER

NURSERY MANAGER

Leading Appin since 2017, Kellyann holds a BA in Childhood Practice and an HNC in Early Education and Childcare. She loves that no two days are the same and is passionate about a nursery where every child feels known and celebrated.

Leading Appin since 2017, Kellyann holds a BA in Childhood Practice and an HNC in Early Education and Childcare. She loves that no two days are the same and is passionate about a nursery where every child feels known and celebrated.

Gillian Powell, Deputy Manager

Gillian Powell

Gillian Powell

DEPUTY MANAGER

DEPUTY MANAGER

Gillian works alongside Kellyann to keep every room running happily. She supports the team day to day and makes sure parents always feel informed, welcome and part of nursery life.

Gillian works alongside Kellyann to keep every room running happily. She supports the team day to day and makes sure parents always feel informed, welcome and part of nursery life.

SENIOR TEAM

Karen Senior, Senior EYP and Nursery Chef

Karen Senior

Karen Senior

Senior EYP & Nursery Chef

Linsey Sinclair, Senior Early Years Practitioner

Linsey Sinclair

Linsey Sinclair

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Danielle Forster, Senior Early Years Practitioner

Danielle Forster

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Courtney Jeffrey, Senior Early Years Practitioner

Courtney Jeffrey

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Kate Hay, Senior Early Years Practitioner

Kate Hay

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Robyn Robertson, Senior Early Years Practitioner

Robyn Robertson

Senior Early Years Practitioner

OUR STANDARDS

What makes our team special

Qualified professionals
Recognised childcare qualifications across the team, with modern apprentices working towards theirs alongside experienced mentors.
A senior lead in every room
There is always one senior member of staff assigned to each playroom, so experience is never far from your child.
Safer recruitment
Every member of staff is vetted through the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme before joining us.
Paediatric first aid
All qualified staff hold Paediatric First Aid certificates, refreshed through regular training.
Always developing
Ongoing professional development keeps our practice fresh, informed and full of new ideas for the children.
A dedicated key worker
Every child is paired with their own key worker, your first point of contact and your child's champion.

I love my role, no two days are the same, and I am passionate about providing a welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

I love my role, no two days are the same, and I am passionate about providing a welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Kellyann Lindsey

Kellyann Lindsey

NURSERY MANAGER

NURSERY MANAGER

Come and meet the team

Come and meet the team

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