Murdina
Childminder in Tullibody
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Female Member since Sep 2010 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello ! My name is Murdina Baillie of M.A.M.Childminding Service where I am a Registered Childminder, an Early Years Childhood Educator and a Pedagogical Leader. I provide ELC for babies and children from birth to 16 years.
I am a registered Care Inspectorate Childminder that meets the Scottish Government National Standard and work in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council to provide some or all of your child's Early Learning and Childcare funded hours entitlement.
In my role of caring for your child, I provide a nurturing, safe, secure and stimulating environment for your child where they benefit from both indoor and outdoor fun and challenging learning opportunities.
My minded children seem to enjoy their time here,as sometimes they just don't want to go home :-)
This is a smoke-free home and very pet friendly.
My Experience
I have 3 children,aged 19, 24 and 32 combined with the wealth of experience 14years of childminding can bring.
Message me if you have any questions
My Qualifications
-I am a member of the ScottishChildMinderAssociation,registered with the Care Inspectorate and have Disclosure Scotland in place.
-I am registered with ICO(International Commissioner's Office)-Register of Data Controllers.
-My service has been inspected by the Care Inspectorate and has been graded 5.
QUALIFICATIONS .....
-SVQF LEVEL 7 SVQ in Social Services (children and young people) Childcare Qualification.
-Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering(RQF)
TRAINING...
-I have completed Child Protection Awareness Training with the N.S.P.C.C.
-I am fully trained in Paediatric/Emergency Childcare First Aid.
-My establishment has passed Food Hygiene Information Scheme set by Food Standards Agency.
-Working with 'Adventures with Alice'...Dynamic Training for Early Years.
-The Natural Health Award (NHS Forth Valley Health and Scottish Child Minding Association).
-Hygge in the Early Years Accreditation.....Wanderlust Child:Nature Study programme.
-Hygge in the Early Years- Autumn conference... Getting Outside
-I have completed the Youth Sport Trust..Top Tots/Start to Play programme.
-SCMA.Continuing Professional Development..Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
-SCMA. CPD-Pre-Birth to Three
-SCMA. CPD-Positive Behaviour Management
-SCMA. CPD-Getting It Right For Every Child(GIRFEC)
-NHS..Early Language Development
-SCMA. CPD-Child Led Planning
-SCMA. CPD-Child Protection-Safe and Secure
-SCMA. CPD-Preventing Bullying Behaviour
-SCMA. CPD-Infection Prev+Control in Childcare Setting
-SCMA. CPD-Promoting Equality+Diversity with Children
-SCMA. CPD-Developing Childrens Self-Esteem
-SCMA. CPD-Successful Learners,Confident Children
-SCMA. CPD-Preparing for Inspection
-SCMA. CPD-Business Side of Childminding
-SCMA. CPD-Working with ADHD and the Autistic Spectrum.
SCMA. CPD-Community Childminding Service.
SCMA. CPD-GIRFEC (getting it right for every child)
SCMA. CPD-Outdoor Play.
SCMA. CPD-Community Childminding Level 2.
SCMA. CPD-Building the Ambition..Theory into Practice
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Phonics for pre-school children.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Group Planning.
SCMA. CPD-Participation in Practice Level 2.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Enabling Environments.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Risk Taking in the Early Years.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Resources to Promote Learning.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Coronavirus 2020.
Care and Learning Alliance. CPD-Getting it Right for Child Protection.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Setting up for Outside Play.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-The Outside Curriculum.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Health and Safety(dealing with Coronavirus).
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Coronavirus Risk Assessment.
Childcare.co.uk. CPD-Child Wellbeing in the Early Years.
SCMA. CPD-Think STEM! Science Inquiry and STEM Outdoors.
Adventures with Alice. CPD-Pedagogy of Play
Highfield e-learning. Food Safety Level 2 course.
SCMA. CPD-Reflective Practice
SCMA/Education Scotland CPD Pedagogical Leadership
SCMA/Education Scotland CPD Curriculum for Excellence and Planning
Care Inspectorate-SIMOA- Keeping Children Safe
Childcare.co.uk. CPD Steam and Science
NHS Child Protection practise level 1(informed) course.
NHS Child Protection practice level 2(skilled) course.
My Availability
I am available to work 7.30am till 4.45pm Monday to Thursday.
I can drop off and pick up from Tuloch Nursery (Formerly known as Abercromby Nursery), Tullibody South Campus(Formerly known as Abercromby Primary) and St Bernadettes Primary.
Morning school dropoff spaces available M-Th.
Full time spaces available from July 2025.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 01/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Just ask...nothing to hide...
E mail or text or call and I'll answer any queries you have :-)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Abercromby Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Bernadette's RC Primary
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 12/01/2022)
- Reference: Happy Parent Review (added 18/10/2022)
- Exam Certificate: SVQ in SOCIAL SERVICES(CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE) SCQF LEVEL7 (added 12/05/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides exceptional care in a nurturing, educational environment. Children enjoy outings, activities, and socialising. Parents praise the carer's communication, noting their children's happiness and development. The setting is described as a home away from home, with a focus on outdoor learning and individual needs.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Murdina. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Murdina is a fantastic childminder. She has taken care of both of my children in their pre-school years and we will be sad to say goodbye to her at the end of this month.
Murdina provides a caring, educational and fun environment for the children. The children go on lots of outings (such as Bookbug, Toddlers and the Safari Park) and when at her setting, she has lots of fun activities to keep everyone engaged and stimulated. She is brilliant at communicating with parents. As well as seeing how settled and happy my own children are with her- at pickup and drop off it is clear to see the strong bonds she has with all the children in her care.
A huge thank you to you, Murdina, for everything over the past 4 years. We will miss you!
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Rachel B
on 04/07/2025
My daughter has been with murdina since she was 2. She's away to start school this year, with murdinas help she's come on leaps and bounds. Being a covid baby she was very shy to start, murdina helped her in every aspect of coming out of her shell. They go out and learn while having fun, my daughter loves murdina as do me and my partner. Lots of fun days out good schedules plenty of mixing with other children. Couldn't ask for a better childminder or friend, the best.
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Jay
on 17/03/2025
Murdina has been my childminder for a number of years and as my last child is nearing the end of primary school we will be saying goodbye at the end of June. Murdina has provided an outstanding service to our family and I have no hesitation in recommending her to others. Murdina is very nurturing and my child has always been extremely happy under her care. She responds to individual interests and provides plenty of opportunities for the children to enjoy the outdoors. Murdina is part of a network of childminders in Tullibody who work together to provide exciting and varied activities for the children under their care. We always get a warm welcome in the morning and a personal update at pick up. Murdina sends regular updates and photographs which allows me a glimpse into the fun times my child is experiencing when I’m not there. Murdina regularly evaluates her service seeking my views and that of my child’s; she is always seeking to continually improve the quality of her care. My child has been safe, happy and well cared for in a loving and nurturing home setting. It will be hard for us to say goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of our daily lives. Honestly, she has been amazing and your child will thrive under her care!
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MrsPert
on 19/06/2024
My daughter was with murdina from 2019. She is a fantastic childminder and does many activities with the kids when they are on holiday. I couldn't recommend her enough.
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Rachel
on 05/06/2024
My daughter started going to Murdina’s at the beginning of 2022. From day one she loved it! We increased her from one day a week to two days a week.
Murdina sent photos daily, took them on outings, lots of sensory and arts and crafts along with details of her development and milestones. Hollie came on leaps and bounds with the help of Murdina. It was like a second home for her. She’s made lots of friends big and small and always left with a smile on her face.
I couldn’t fault Murdina in the slightest. She is an absolute dream and I would trust her with Hollie no matter what!
If your looking for a childminder then look no further!!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Absolute amazing service and women.
Thank you so much!!!!
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Nicola
on 30/11/2023
My son first went to murdina when he was 9 months old! Murdina made the transition back to work for me so much easier with how comfortable I felt leaving my son. She is such a lovely caring person and very understanding with how anxious I felt leaving my son and he took to her right away which was a bonus. I noticed a big difference in my sons confidence with being around other kids. I could not recommend murdina enough also love her daily updates of what they get up to! I will definitely be back in the near future!
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Jordan
on 25/05/2023
Murdina came very highly recommended, so I felt really lucky that she had availability when I enquired about a place for my son. He has been going to Murdina for a year and a half and absolutely loves the time he spends with her.
Murdina is an excellent childminder. She has great communication with parents, sending updates and photos throughout the day and keeps us up-to-date with his development.
During his time with Murdina, I have seen my son’s confidence grow. She encourages his independence and sense of adventure. She frequently takes the children on nature walks and excursions.
Her setting is a home from home and I have always felt very comfortable with my son being there. As Murdina does school pick-ups and drop-offs, it gives my son the opportunity to mix with children of all ages. He very much enjoys playing with the older kids, as well as his little friends during the day.
I have nothing but positive things to say about Murdina. She is so kind and caring and would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
Thank you Murdina!
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Rachel B
on 07/11/2022
My little girl started with Murdina when she was only 7 months old and the transition into Murdina’s setting was made easy thank you to Murdina herself.
Murdina is fab with the children in her setting and always met the needs of my little girl as an individual child, whilst helping her to develop and grow whilst encouraging her to meet milestones suitable to her age and stage.
Her environment is a home away from home where I always felt happy and secure in my choice to use a childminder over a nursery where my little girl was envoy to explore nature with a nurturing influence. Thank you Murdina ❤️
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Suzanne
on 09/07/2022
I had used Murdina for my first bub and came back to her as soon as she had availability. She has been grand with my little one, giving her day structure and making sure it is filled with fantastic fun and adventurous activities all designed to bring the kiddies learning on. Murdina ( or Neena as my bub calls her) always kept me up to date with progress updates and development. All serious stuff out the way Murdina is fun, kind and listens to concerns. If I didn’t have to leave it wouldn’t but I’m hoping to be back with my new buba!
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Carrie
on 08/06/2022
I very luckily came across Murdina Ballie Childminding Services through a recommendation by a friend of a friend on social media in December 2020. I required some help caring for my son and also an environment to help further his social and sensory development as he had just turned one at the time.
Murdina explained that as per government guidelines she would unfortunately be unable to invite us into her home at this time but we were welcome to come and look around the garden and have a chat to get to know one to find out what our needs were. I found Murdina to be polite and she interacted well with my son. Murdina was knowledgeable in her field, she explained everything in a clear and concise manner and breifly took me through her training history which I was pleased with.
After our initial meeting I decided one day a week would suit my family's budget and needs, Murdina took me through all the relevant paperwork at a pace that suited me and made sure I was comfortable.
On the first day when I was dropping my son off Murdina could tell I was quite nervous but she reasured me and kept in contact with me throughout the day which has remained constant throughout our time together and is one of the things I have valued most. I could tell my son had a great time.
I have also valued Murdinas ability to create an overall "homely" feel to the care she provides whether that be through arts and crafts, sensory play, messy play, story time, adventures outside, garden play, attending external clubs, the list is endless...Murdina has also taken my son on days out to the local Safari park and country park which he throughly enjoyed as he does with every activity.
Murdina has done well to create a COVID safe environment she is double vaccinated and wears a mask at drop off and collection. She keeps a clean and tidy home and is always up to date on the latest government advice and keeping me right!
It's a shame we have to leave but my son is transitioning on to nursery now, which undoubtedly murdina has had a helping hand with so thank you again.
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Amy
on 01/12/2021
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