Little S
Childminder in Glasgow (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Dec 2017 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 30 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Shamsa Ahmad, and I am a fully registered childminder with The Care Inspectorate, offering over 10 years of hands-on experience in providing quality childcare. As a mother of four, I bring both personal and professional insight into nurturing children in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. I currently live at home with my husband and three children, all of whom are PVG certified, ensuring a secure setting for every child in my care.
In addition to running my own childminding service since 2019, I previously worked as an assistant alongside an experienced registered childminder. This role deepened my understanding of best practices in early years care and helped shape the values I bring to my own service today. I now work closely with my eldest daughter, who is also a registered childminder, creating a family-oriented atmosphere that children and parents trust.
I am passionate about providing a warm, homely environment that supports children of all ages and backgrounds. My goal is to offer families a reliable and genuine childcare solution, rooted in respect, empathy, and a belief that every child deserves the best start in life. I take pride in maintaining a pet- and smoke-free home, staying actively involved in childcare workshops, and regularly updating my training to ensure I offer the highest standard of care.
My Experience
I have four children who are all very well balanced lovely people whom I am very proud of. My recent experience is working as an assistant for the last three years, aswell as previously having experience as a teacher. I was very inspired while working here with all the different age groups of children. I learnt how to deal with the different needs and demands of every child that I was looking after and also have participated in courses to further gain knowledge for children of special needs. I have also carried out all necessary training to become a registered childminder.
My Qualifications
Elementary Foood Hygiene, Level 3 Childcare, Child Protection Training, Child Weight Management, Child Neglect Awareness & Protection, Paediatric Nursing and First Aid, Health and Safety and Recognising and supporting children with SEN.
My training will continue along side my service as I like to keep up to date with all new procedures.
My Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Brigid's Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Toryglen Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Burgh Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Holy Cross Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cuthbertson Primary School and Nursery Class
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Annette Street Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 23/03/2018)
- PVG Check (added 23/03/2018)
- First Aid Certificate (added 26/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: providing a healthy food environment in early years settings (added 31/01/2023)
- Reference: Certificate of Childminder Membership (added 25/04/2020)
- Reference: Certificate of Excellence (added 25/04/2020)
- Training Certificate (added 23/03/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder and her family receive consistently positive feedback for their professional, caring, and welcoming approach. Parents praise the safe, family-style environment and engaging activities provided. The childminder is described as kind, attentive, and flexible, with excellent communication. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for, giving parents peace of mind.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little S. 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.
Shamsa and her family are professional and welcoming people. My very first experience with childminder and I could not be happier. Looked after my two children while I had to go to work meeting. Regularly shared pictures of my kids so I wouldn’t have to worry. Both of them enjoyed their time with you in your beautiful home. Thank you
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Timea
on 26/05/2025
I use Amarrah for babysitting occasionally and she is absolutely amazing! Very professional and kind and supportive, she really goes out her way for my little boy, playing and interacting with him and makes sure she fulfils all her responsibilities carefully, provides an excellent service and has become part of our family, definitely recommend! Laz x
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Laz
on 21/05/2025
Shamsa and her daughters have been the best thing that could’ve happened to us. It’s been a couple of months now since our daughter started going to their home, and she always comes back happy, which gives us real peace of mind as parents. She’s well looked after there and feels welcome and comfortable — just like at home.
Shamsa and her family are kind, honest, and truly lovely people. They really know how to care for our little one. On top of giving her a safe, family-style environment, they also do fun and helpful activities like playing outside, painting, and spending time with other kids.
We’re honestly so happy to have them.
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Melina
on 14/05/2025
Shamsa is a very kind, sensible and trustworthy lady. She pays attention to the smallest of details and is both incredibly professional and friendly.
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Happy
on 16/11/2024
I called Amarrah to get help with my 3 children as I need to attend an event, my children loves her 💕 they asked me when she will come again to us
She’s so nice, polite and caring 💕
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Nihal Om
on 05/07/2024
My son Noah currently is getting looked after Ammarah 4 days a week. From the get she was very caring, friendly and passionate about looking after him. I felt very relaxed and safe leaving Noah knowing he would be in safe hands. 5 star service and very grateful we have met ammarah. Noah is kept clean and happy while he visits ammarah and enjoys being around her. She is very organised and takes Noah out swimming, to the park, play groups etc.
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Aleesha
on 13/06/2024
Shamsa looked after my 14 month old daughter (Kinaaz) and she was so kind and caring. My daughter loved Shamsa and really loved the family atmosphere.Shamsa is a lovely and very caring childminder and
flexible. This is my first experience with childminder and definitely will not be the last (with Shamsa). Thank you Shamsa for looking after Kinaaz and for you kindness.
With best wishes,
Fatene
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Fatene
on 15/04/2023
She is so lovely and professional
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Jummy
on 06/04/2023
Ot is a good place to keep children safely while at work. Shamsa is looking after my daughter and she is really doing great with her. Very kind and has a good experience in dealing with children and their needs very carefully. My daughter loves her a lot. She enjoys her time playing with other children there.
I am also happy with the flexibility of hours Shamsa gives when needed.
Highly Recommended!❤
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Nour Ha
on 13/01/2023
Amarrah was extremely professional, thorough, responsible and thoughtful, and both of our young children had a great time with her. Would strongly recommend.
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Neil
on 02/08/2022
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