Our Staff

Team Mackin Childcare

Mackin Childcare consists of a board of directors, who have been involved in childcare for over forty years. Three of the directors are hands on and operational on a daily basis.

The original nursery proprietor has worked in childcare for over forty years. She is qualified in childcare to HNC level and has a vast knowledge and understanding of children, with an enviable intuitive grasp of child development and early years philosophy.

The managing director holds an HNC in Early Years, a degree in Scot’s law (LLB), a post graduate certificate in legal practice (Dip LP) and a Master’s degree in business (MBA). Also manager at Munro House Nursery & Kindergarten, she is currently working towards a Master’s in Childhood Practice (MEd), and has over twenty five years practical experience in childcare.

Mackin Childcare finance director is currently undertaking the relevant childcare qualifications (SVQ3) and Master’s in Education.  She holds a degree in Finance (BA Finance) and a Master’s degree in business (MBA). She has managed nurseries before and is hands on most days at Munro or Glenburn House.

Team Munro

Munro House Nursery & Kindergarten opened in 1994 and has served the community well since then. There is a well-established, dedicated team, many of whom are long term, core members. As mentioned above, the managing director of Mackin Childcare is the manager at Munro House Nursery & Kindergarten. Qualified to Master’s degree level, and having over twenty five years’ experience in childcare, she is highly competent, trusted and experienced. Children genuinely enjoy her fun and cheer. She has dedicated her life to childcare and continues to strive to provide the best to the children in her care.

The Senior Nursery Nurse has been at Munro House for around fifteen years and has a wealth of knowledge and hands on practical experience. Alongside her Nursery Nurse qualifications, she has many years of in house and external training behind her. She is a highly valued member of staff who loves her career and always tries to make a difference. Children, staff and parents respect and like her.

The Admin Nursery Nurse at Munro House has been with Mackin Childcare for over eight years and deals with not only the childcare side of the job, but also the complex paperwork aspects too. She is a great asset to the team, in particular the manager, and ensures that all administrative tasks are completed and kept up to date.
Munro House Nursery Nurses are all qualified to either HNC or SVQ 3 level and many possess various in- house and external training certificates. Nursery Assistants are all in training with a long established training agency and are selected to join Munro on their commitment to childcare and intention to build a strong career working with children. All staff are First Aid trained and are certified to handle food. Munro has a vibrant, friendly, happy team that works together to ensure every child is exposed to the best care on offer.

Above all else, staff at Mackin Childcare know that the child comes first at all times.