Our 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 - Head Nanny
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!
Ellen Blackwood
Ellen is thrilled to be joining ABSki for her first ski season! She has spent the past year working as a nanny and English Language Assistant in Madrid, and this summer she was a camp monitor at an international summer camp. With over 10 years of childcare experience, Ellen brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to her role. While she enjoys working with children of all ages, she has a soft spot for toddlers and their curious, playful nature.
In her free time, Ellen loves being outdoors – whether she’s hiking in the hills or swimming in the (very chilly!) Irish Sea. Passionate about working with children, she finds the most rewarding part of her job is watching their imaginations come to life and helping create magical, memorable experiences.
Alex Barnes
From snowman building and sledging to cosy storytime after a day in the snow, Alex creates the best activities to make your little ones have a holiday to remember. Alex is joining ABSki Childcare for her first Winter Season however, she’s not new to the mountains During the winter of 2019/2020 Alex did a ski season in Verbier, training to be a ski instructor. Alongside she worked for Petit Verbier nannying and babysitting. During my ski season, she did my mountain first aid training and safety.
Alex has also spent about 4/5 summers lifeguarding at an aqua park during school and uni holidays so would be more than happy to take children to the local swimming pool for some fun! 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.
Izzy Belbin
Izzy is looking forward to her 5th season in Tignes. She has had 5 years of previous childcare experience looking after children of all ages. In college she completed her level 3 CACHE diploma in childcare and since then has been travelling around the world looking after children in holiday resorts and working in schools.
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
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!
Aiofe Mangan
Aoife is thrilled to be spending her first season in Tignes. She brings over eight years of childcare experience, from babysitting to working in schools, and has loved working with children of all ages along the way.
Outside of childcare, Aoife has a career in Marketing, but her happiest moments are usually spent outdoors. Whether she’s skiing, horse riding, or heading out for a run, she enjoys being active and adventurous.
She’s really looking forward to combining her love of the mountains with her experience caring for children and helping them have a fantastic holiday.
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.