She replaces Mark McDonald, who resigned from the position this week over allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Ms Todd grew up in the West Highlands and studied pharmacy and prescribing at Robert Gordon and Strathclyde Universities, as well as taking an ante-natal teaching diploma at the University of Bedfordshire, all by distance learning.
She worked as a pharmacist for 20 years and contributed to SIGN guidance on perinatal mental health before being elected as an MSP for the Highlands and Islands in May 2016.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said, ‘I am really pleased that Maree has agreed to take up the post of minister for childcare and early years.
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