Our Childcare Team
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Lisa MacIntyre
Childcare Manager
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I am Cairndow Community Childcare's Manager, and have been with the childcare here for sixteen years, starting off as a student and working my way up to be Manager.
I hold an SVQ4 qualification and a BA in Childhood Studies.
I am enjoying the challenges of growing the centre and creating something special.
My passion lies in making a difference to children, families and staff.
I am fortunate enough at Cairndow to be able to make a difference and input new and creative strategies in learning.
I am available for children, staff and parents to talk to when needed, so please come and speak to me anytime.
My direct e-mail address is lisa@thefyneden.com
Jessica Smeaton
Support Worker
I have been at nursery since 2006 and in that time I have worked with all the different age groups within nursery and seen lots of boys and girls grow and graduate to Primary One and beyond!
I am a trained book bug leader and love to sing and tell stories and I also enjoy spending time outdoors playing and learning with the children. In 2018 I completed a Woodland Activity Leader Training Course.
Outside of nursery I have lived in Inveraray for 14 years with my husband and our kids. I enjoy walking, reading, holidays and meeting up with friends and family.
SVQ3, with us since 2006
Ann Rogers
ELC Lead Practioner
Qualified Primary Teacher
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Jacqueline Downs
Tots Practioner and Floor Supervisor
I'm Jacqueline and I live in Cairndow with my husband and children Lexie and William. I am originally from Central Scotland but moved to Cairndow for a more rural life.
I currently have a SVQ3 in Early Learning Childcare and Development. I love spending time with children and watching them grow and learn, no two days are ever the same and every day is an adventure.
Any spare time I have is mostly taken up with family life enjoying spending time outdoors with our dog Minnie.
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Working towards SVQ4 in Social Services (Children & Young People)
Orla Murphy
Baby Practitioner
Originally from Ireland, I have travelled and worked in various locations including New Zealand, settling in Cairndow a few years ago.
I have always worked in community settings with children and young people, so I was delighted to have the opportunity to bring my skill set to The Fyne Den.
I transferred from the Adventure Zone to Little Learners childcare facility at the end of last year and am qualified at SVQ3, and loving it.
Melanie Munro
General Assistant
I'm 17 and I have lived in the area my whole life. I feel like I have come full circle as 17 years ago I was being cared for by Lisa and Jess in the childcare. I am currently working towards my SVQ2 with hopes to become a practitioner in future.
Hannah Ford
Support Worker
I started working at The Fyne Den in 2022 in the Adventure Zone as an Admin Assistant/Adventure Zone Supervisor. I moved over to the childcare team in May 2024 as a Support Worker. I thoroughly enjoy this role and am working towards my SVQ3 Social Services (Children & Young People) to become a qualified practitioner.
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Our Directors
Alison Hutchins
Director/Chair
Cairndow Resident and previous user of childcare facilities for her children, now moved on to schools
Director of Dawnfresh Farming Ltd
Director of Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre
Director of British Trout Association
RSPCA Freedom Food assessor, ISO 14001 lead auditor and business development experience within the Salmon and Trout industry.
Virginia Sumsion
Director/Secretary & Treasurer
Involved with Cairndow Community Childcare since 2004.
Trustee of S.J.Noble Trust since 2012 - working to assist business development in Argyll.
Self- employed event organiser, catering provider and consultant on Tourism and Food business development.
Founder member of Food from Argyll Group in 2007/8. Co-ordinator for the group 2010 to present.
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Alan Boyter
Director
Cairndow resident
Director of Dignity HR Solutions Ltd, and also Stoirm Ltd.
Vice Chairman of Dundee Contemporary Arts
Subject expert member of the People Committee of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee.
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Hugh Johnston
Director
Local resident and representative for Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd
Worked for Loch Fyne Oysters for many years within Sales, HR and Accounts Dept.
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Owen Hutchins
Director
Cairndow Resident and previous user of childcare facilities for his children, now moved on to schools
Career in fish farming and husbandry, currently Manager Cairndow Salmon Hatchery
Vacancies
We are recruiting for a new team member to join our centre!
This vacancy is for a part time role mainly based in the Adventure Zone play area, covering the duties of an Adventure Zone host as well as a parties and special events.
The working hours are weekends and some weekdays during the school holidays. This is a public facing role with lots of scope to help develop the facility.
If you think you can bring some fun, enthusiasm & creative flare to this role then we want to hear from you!
Full job description available by contacting info@thefyneden.com