Our Nannies
We have a fantastic team of highly trained and experienced nannies.
All of our nannies are vigorously vetted and hand picked for their unique expertise.
ABSki nannies are all DBS checked with relevant first aid qualifications.
Here’s a short bio of each of our brilliant winter 2023/24 nannies!
Lucy Carter - Resort Manager
Lucy has been working with children for the last 18 years! Her varied experience has taken her around the world and landed her in Tignes 12 years ago. 2 years later, after falling in love with the Alps and wanting to combine her passions she started ABSki Childcare. Lucy is also a certified maternity nurse and sleep consultant who is always on hand for our lovely families and nannies. Spending time with children is still her passion especially on sunny days in Tignes!
Chloe Combra
Chloe is excited to be coming back to Tignes for her third winter with us! She has spent the past six years working primarily as a private nanny with children of all ages from newborns to teens. Her experiences have incorporated caring for children with SEN which Chloe finds extremely rewarding. Chloe has cared for children in lots of different locations from USA, to Paris and now the mountains. Chloe loves staying active and getting fresh air whenever possible. With her love of the outdoors and all the wonderful activities that Tignes has to offer, she can’t wait to make this an unforgettable holiday for the kids she cares for!
Jade Casey
Elize Chaplin
From snowman building and sledding to cozy storytime after a day in the snow, Elize creates the best activities to make your little ones have a holiday to remember. Elize is joining ABSki Childcare for her first Winter Season however, she’s not new to Tignes though, after spending the summer here she couldn’t wait to get back out the winter. Currently, in her final year of law school, she brings a strong sense of responsibility, organization, and a commitment to excellence to my role as a nanny. Elize is highly experienced in caring for children from 2 years. She looks forward to making sure all her little ones have a safe, fun, and memorable holiday experience while you relax and enjoy your time on the mountain.
Stephanie Cook
This is Steph’s 7th winter in Tignes or Val D’isere. It’s her first winter joining our team on our busiest weeks. But she’s no stranger to childcare.
She has 16 years’ experience working with all ages from newborn up. As well as being a private nanny, she has managed large kids’ clubs and creches in the Alps. Before moving to the mountains, Steph achieved a degree in pharmacy which also gave her a vast knowledge of child development. Her 7 years in Tignes means she knows all the best spots to take the little ones and share her resort knowledge with you.
Cynthia Igweike
Cynthia lives in England but she’s half Irish and Nigerian. Cynthia’s been working in childcare for the past 7+ years. She studied paediatric nursing for 3 years at university. She then decided that she would like to take her skills into different areas of childcare outside of nursing. During my time studying paediatric nursing, I cared for children with SEN needs as well as a variety of different medical conditions. She’s cared for babies as young as a couple of days old up to 17 years old. Cynthia has also worked as a kids club supervisor and youth support worker. Cythnia can’t wait to join ABSki Childcare to combine her two passions in life; traveling and working with children. I’m looking forward to spending the winter doing what I love and being able to transfer the knowledge and skills I learned from nursing into a safe, fun filled atmosphere.
Katie Griffiths
Katie is thrilled to be spending her second season in Tignes with ABSki! She has worked with children, particularly with SEN, in Primary Schools and absolutely loves it. Katie has a 1st Class degree in Acting and is passionate about incorporating parts of her actor training into her work with children. She is particularly excited about combining her love of the mountains with creating memorable holidays for each and every family.
Jodie Hegarty - Head Nanny
Jodie is thrilled to be returning to Tignes for second season with ABSKi Childcare! She has graduated with a Level 8 Bachelors of Honour Degree in Early Childcare and Education. Jodie has experience working with newbornd upwards in a variety of different settings and loves to incorporate the skills and training she has received over the years into her work. She is also trained and experienced in working with children with SEN which she thoroughly enjoys. She is particularly excited to combine her love of outdoor learning with the children and families in the mountains and play environments in Tignes!
Michaela Ivicici
Michaela’s looking forward to her third winter season. Her second with ABSki She has 5 years of childcare experience. Starting as an au pair and continued as a private nanny in different countries. After developing a passion for working with babies Michaela studied for her level 4 maternity nurse course she now practices as a Maternity nurse and private nanny. Which means she has a real passion with caring for our youngest visitors.
Michaela loves being active like to do any sports and outdoor activities with children which is why the French Alps is one of her favourite places to care for children.
Cara O'Kane
Cara is very excited for her first season in Tignes. Cara has worked professionally in childcare for 3 years. She has cared for children from ages 3 months up to 16 years old. She started by combining her love of sport and childcare by teaching children swimming and multi-sports coaching. This led Cara into childcare in many different settings but most notably as a SEN classroom assistant, this is where Cara’s passion for caring for children with SEN started. Cara is motivated to bring these skills to the ABSki team this winter.
Cara is very active and loves being outdoors, so she is excited to spend time in the mountains and care for children, enabling them to experience all the fun activities that Tignes has to offer and make some great holiday memories.
Meg Webster
Meg is so excited to be joining ABSKI for her first season! With her vibrant personality and passion for working with children, she brings three years of babysitting experience with kids aged 2 to 9. At just 19 years old and coming from Australia, Meg recently spent two unforgettable months as a camp counselor in America. She loves sports, arts and crafts, and creating fun bedtime routines. Meg’s enthusiasm and positivity make her a wonderful addition to the team!
With an incredible passion for surfing, swimming, hiking, travelling and so much more, Meg is known for creating an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere with every family
Emma Cocliff
Emma can’t wait to return to Tignes for her second year running! Having previously worked as an au pair in the resort, Emma is is so excited to share all the most fun spots that she knows are loved by kids. With experience looking after children ages 2 to 14, Emma will find out exactly what makes each child smile to ensure they make the most out of their trip. Her passion of the outdoors means that Tignes is a dream job location that makes her happy to be up and out of bed each morning! Having been skiing her whole life, Emma knows exactly what makes a holiday great, and hopes to share her love of the mountains with your family.
Carly Lucas
Carly is joining us again for her sixth winter. She’s back in Tignes after working on her own nanny agency “Real Nannies” in the UK she is now helping us out on our busiest weeks.
Carly’s childcare career has seen her working with families from all walks of life each with their own unique and exciting ways to bring up children. She has worked with children from VVIP families from Russia, to
local village children in Surrey, to UHNW children in London and High-profile children in Cobham,
many of whom I’m still in touch with to this day. My adaptability and open-minded outlook enables
me to create fast and strong connections with both the children and their parents.
As a nanny she would describe herself as adventurous, exciting and loving. I understand that my presence has a huge effect on those little people around me so
continue to remain bubbly, happy and warm.
Rosie Warner
Rosie is joining us for her first winter in the mountains. She has had over 3 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings with ages ranging from 12 months up to 15 years!
Rosie completed the Freckles junior nanny course to make the transition from childcare to private nannying and to further her knowledge in caring for babies. Freckles Training Rosie has found her freckles training invaluable for the transition! She worked in the UK as a nanny and in settings.
Rosie has found combining her passion for horse riding and working for children to be one of the most rewarding experiences. During her time at the “Riding for the Disabled Association,” she has gained lots of experience working with a wide range of children with SEN. She gets to teach children with additional needs how to ride horses. She’s hoping to develop another passion for skiing this winter!