Marie
Childminder in Auchenblae
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I’m a childminder in Auchenblae. It’s an ideal setting with lots of outdoor activities on the doorstep. I enjoy working with children and developing relationships both with the children and their caregivers. I have raised 4 children of my own, 3 of whom are now in further education, and my 9yr old son who is at home. I am currently working towards the BA in Early Years and Childcare through UHI Inverness and have successfully completed second year, alongside working, this is giving me a deeper understanding of child development and supporting additional suport needs in practice.
My Experience
Registered with the care inspectorate
Fully insured
Registered for tax free childcare
Raised 4 children of my own
My Qualifications
Introduction to childminding
paediatric first aid
child protection
allergen awareness
parental involvement
food hygiene
business practices in a childminding setting
infection control
My Availability
Full and part time space currently available
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6.00 hrly rate
£22 before and after school
£17after school only
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Auchenblae School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 01/12/2022)
- PVG Check (added 25/11/2022)
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 25/11/2022)
- First Aid Certificate (added 14/01/2025)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 25/11/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder for creating a warm, safe, home-from-home environment where children thrive. She's noted for engaging outings, arts and crafts, and a well-structured routine. Approachable and trustworthy, she builds strong relationships with families, leaving parents relaxed and children excited to attend. Highly recommended.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Marie. 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.
MARIE IS FANTASTIC!!
There is no one else I would rather have caring for our kids. Marie is amazing with them and they all love her. They get excited when they see her too. I am always so relaxed knowing they are with Marie as she just has that natural way of looking after kids.
But not only that, Marie takes them out as often as she can. I always get stories from the kids about what fun things they have been up to and they can’t wait to go back again.
I honesty could not recommend Marie enough and we are so so fortunate to have her in our small village.
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Doug
on 26/08/2026
Marie has been looking after our children for years now and we couldn’t ask for better. She provides them with a safe, fun, interactive space after school and during school holidays. Amazing at taking the kids to visit places, local parks and businesses as well as outdoor fun and arts and crafts. My children trust Marie and adore their time with her. We would 100% recommend to anyone.
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Fiona
on 26/08/2026
Honestly, we were so lucky to be Marie's very first family when she started out here! Both of our kids spent time with her, and we couldn't have asked for better care. Most importantly, both of them genuinely loved going to her.
Her home is warm and welcoming and the kids felt safe and happy. They had a well structured, varied weekly routine that made it more predictable for our kids. They were always out and about, whether it was trips to local parks, playgrounds, soft play, or weekly music groups. She also does quite a bit of seasonal arts and crafts with them.
Over the years, we built a really strong, trusted relationship with Marie. She’s super approachable, warm, and easy to talk to, which gave us complete peace of mind as parents. We truly can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a brilliant childminder!
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Clara
on 25/08/2026
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