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Shoss

Nanny in South Queensferry (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025

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My Summary

Nanny/ Babysitter & Overnight Care

Part Time Nanny
Live Out Nanny
Night Nanny
Full Driving Licence
DBS Check
Nanny Housekeeper
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Mothers Help
Hotel Babysitter
Emergency Babysitter
Bedtime Nanny
Festival Nanny
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I am a mother of 2 lovely grown-up married children, Son 38, daughter aged 36 who no longer live at home. My husband has been retired from the police force for 12 years.
I reside in South Queensferry. Edinburgh.

Married for 43years.

Nannying in parents home.

Babysitting.

Overnight Childcare.

Fully insured.

First Aid.

Full clean driving licence.

Disclosure Scotland. Now PVG Member.

Full public Liability Insurance.
Full Business Insurance.

Registered with the SCSWIS Care Inspectorate.

References available

Detached Home.



Please contact me for further information.

My Experience

Ex Child minder with over 24 years experience, I’m fully registered with the Scottish Care Commission, now known as the Scottish Care Inspectorate.

Mother of 2 grown up children. Son aged 38 and a daughter aged 36.

I Have cared for several families over the last 24 years as a childminder but closed my business in June 2023. I have experience with babies and twins from 4 weeks old to children upto the age of 21years.
I now offer nanny care also babysitting, and overnight childcare in your home.

My Qualifications



COVID-19.Fully vaccinated 2025
INFLUENZA. Fully vaccinated 2025



COURSES


First Aider. Renewed. 2025

Heart Start. 2024

Advanced Child Protection. 2017

Birth To Three. 2016

Confidence in Children. 2016

Food Hygiene. 2016

Safe and Secure. 2016

Child Attachment Theory. 2016

Getting it right for every child. 2014

Tears and Tantrums. 2014

Scheme Of Excellence. 2010

Meningitis Awareness. 2010

Sign Language. 2010

My Availability

PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECT TO DISCUSS


Overnight Childcare Fully insured.
Babysitting

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Before School yes yes yes yes no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no yes yes
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no yes yes
After School yes yes yes yes no no no
Evening yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Overnight yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Last Updated: 03/05/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
  • Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)

Nanny fees discussed.

My Documents

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  • image/svg+xml Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 05/11/2021)
  • PVG Check (added 05/11/2021)
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 19/03/2024)
  • Training Certificate: Food Hygiene (added 17/11/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 05/11/2021)
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Reviews

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Parents say

The nanny is highly recommended for her excellent childcare skills. Parents consistently praise her warmth, professionalism, and ability to engage children of various ages. She is described as reliable, patient, and trustworthy, often going above and beyond expectations. Many reviewers express confidence in leaving their children in her care and appreciate her regular updates and communication throughout her time with the children.
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for SHoss. 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.

Highly recommended!

5 stars

Thank you Shona for taking great care of our little one overnight while we got some much needed rest! Baby G enjoyed all the cuddles and songs and keeping him happy while we rested. Would definitely use again and highly recommends Shona. Thank you!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Errin Errin on 06/05/2025


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 06/05/2025:

Hi Errin


Thank you for choosing me to care for baby G, he is such an adorable baby, I’m glad you and hubby got a good nights rest. Hope G’s big brother T settled well into his new school.
Look forward to babysitting for you again.
Shona.

Excellent Babysitting, highly recommend

5 stars

Shona has been very good with our 9 month old. She was comfortable to do the whole of the evening routine from playtime, to dinner, to bath time and then sleep.

Shona had taken the time to meet our baby and us prior to her initial visit. This helped our baby to get to know her better for the actual babysitting evening. She was engaging, playful, patient, very happy and confident in looking after our baby. She also kept us informed throughout the evening which certainly reassured us.

We are planning to have her back on a regular basis (if she’ll have us!) thank you Shona :)

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Sidra Z Sidra Z on 13/11/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 22/01/2025:

Hi Sidra

Thank you for your kind review, I’m very much looking forward to babysitting for you this year.
Shona.

Highly recommend Shona!

5 stars

Shona looked after my 18month old boy for days in June while I was working. She was great with him and he really enjoyed his days with her. She kept me up to date throughout the day with photos and how he was doing and she really treated him so wonderfully. I felt completely safe and trusted her straight away and you can tell she just loves the children she watches. Definitely recommend her.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for FionaMcB FionaMcB on 26/06/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 26/06/2024:

Thank you for your kind review Fiona, your little boy was such a joy to look after we had a fun time on our outings.
You have my number if you require my services again.
Shona.

Very reliable and friendly

5 stars

My baby girl loved spending time with Shona and I felt very confident leaving her for the work hours I needed covered. Shona was incredibly professional and went above and beyond to make the situation work very smoothly and comfortably for me and my daughter. Will definitely want to use Shona again.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Ruth Ruth on 19/06/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 21/06/2024:

Hi Ruth
Thank you for the lovely feed back,it was such a joy caring for your little one. I look forward to seeing you when you visit Edinburgh. You have my number.
Shona. X

Wonderful and caring!

5 stars

Shona was very caring and lovely with our 2 children, a 4 year old and 1year old. This was the first time they spent the evening with a babysitter, so quite a novelty for them. But Shona felt like family and both of them loved her immediately. She was with us for a short period (5pm to midnight), but they enjoyed it so much that our 4 year told us all about in the morning 😊
Communication was great and very flexible to our schedule and needs!
We would highly reccommend Shona!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Daria Daria on 12/05/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 12/05/2024:

Hi Daria

It was a joy caring for the children, fun chasing each other around the house, we enjoyed songtime and stories. You have my details if I can help with care in the future.
Best wishes
Shona.

Overnight sitting for my teen

5 stars

I booked Shona for the a recent 7pm to 9am overnight sitting for my 16 year old.
I was looking for a service where they could begin to practice their independence (i.e. cooking a simple meal) whilst under the watchful eye of someone.

Shona arrived precisely on time and spent the evening playing card and board games with my teen. My teen enjoyed the experience of having a nice, friendly and caring person around.

We paid £300 for 14 hours of attendance (this also included £20 travel costs)

Shona is a lovely lady and I'd thoroughly recommend her.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Tess Tess on 30/04/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 01/05/2024:

Thank you for your kind review.
I enjoyed my time with you.
Look forward to working with you again if you ever require my services.
Best regards

Magical fairy Godmother!

5 stars

Shona was an excellent nanny to my 1 year old son and he truly adored her. She is absolutely wonderful with children. I’ve seen her with all ages of children and she really has something magical about her that children and babies love. She is warm and nurturing and quick to make a connection with the children, it felt like having a family member looking after him. Shona always had lots of different fun games and activities up her sleeve and also took him out for lovely nature walks and to the park every day. Would highly recommend Shona.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Vicky S Vicky S on 09/04/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 10/04/2024:

Hi Vicky

It was such a joy caring for your wee boy. He came on so well in my care. I just adored his affectionate smile.
Don and I miss him dearly.
I hope you both are doing well.
Shona.

Wonderful!

5 stars

Shona was so great with the three girls that we hired her to babysit. They all loved her, and we would absolutely use Shona’s services again. Shona is so friendly and great with kids!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for LeonaN LeonaN on 08/04/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 09/04/2024:

Thank you for your kind feedback.
The girls were wee gems. Happy to offer my services the next time you’re in Scotland.
Shona

Quality & professional childminder

5 stars

Shona has provided my 3 children the most professional and quality childcare which provides a sense of reassurance every time. With experience, flexibility and reliability alongside, I would highly recommend Shona for childcare and will continue to value her service and support.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Showgirl Showgirl on 04/01/2024


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 05/01/2024:

Hi Sam
Thank you for your lovely feedback review of my services, it’s very much appreciated.


I have such fun time with the children it’s so nice to see children enjoying board games than having their heads stuck into a phone or computer. I will continue to provide care as and when you require me.

Shona.

Looking forward to using Shona again

5 stars

Shona looked after our 1 and 3 year old for an evening including bed time. It was the 1st time we left the boys with anyone and we felt confident in Shona's skills as a nanny. She got them both asleep and in their beds (almost a miracle 😆). Shona has a calm and nurturing approach and we will definitely use her again!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Jo LBF Jo LBF on 17/08/2023


Response by Avatar for SHoss SHoss on 17/08/2023:

Thank you for the lovely feedback.
Look forward to seeing the boys again.

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