Heather
Nanny in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Apr 2017 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 21 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
The service i'm offering is for the back pocket or to give you more time to find the right nanny.
A step-in service for when your nanny housekeeper or carer needs time off or your let down at the last minute? Just need a few hours each week nothing regualr. then a step in service may help.
My business was registered in April 2017 ,how it works I come along have a meetings with you and the family. This gives you the opportunity to engage and run through what May be required, it also allows the children not to see me as a stranger should I be called at the last minute.
A few clients have arranged that out with an ad-hock situation arising they engage once a month to keep me connected with the children. (this suit some families)
If this is something which could be useful or you would just simple like further information, then give me a call for a chat or visit my website.
Fully insured, PVG checked dbs have my own vehicle, which is also insured to take passengers.
Regards Heather Dodds
Corstorphine
My Experience
worked as a full time nanny age 19-21 then retrained in HR and also owned a construction business for 14 years. After selling the business I have decided to fill a position in the market as a step in career for emergency cover as something I myself needed on several occasion's and could never find such service . My own child is now 22
My Qualifications
two years full time live in Nanny, mother and worked the last 2 years as emergency cover mothers helper for adhoc requirements
My Availability
anytime
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| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Nannying from £12.00 per hour (gross)
this depends on the hours and time
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 19/09/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for heather. 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.
Heather looked after our two kids (6yo boy and 2yo girl) for two weeks while we attended a conference in Edinburgh. The moment we met her we knew we were in luck! She did her best to accomodate our needs. She picked the kids up and took them by car to various child friendly attractions in the city, including the swimming pool and the cimbing centre. There was never a dull day for them. She provided their food, she put them to sleep when we were late and she even washed their clothes :) She was independent, professional and reliable and we felt confident to leave the kids in her care. I have met my full share of babysitters and nannies during my parenting years and Heather tops this list!
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Adam
on 26/06/2019
Response by
heather
on 27/06/2019:
Thank you for taking time out to send a review, very much appreciated and hope we will catch up again say hi to the kids for me missing them both Heather
Heather is an incredibly warm and generous carer, lively and bubbly enough to always enthral and light up my daughter's eyes. She is also very experienced so you feel relaxed and confident that she can take care of any issues that arise in your absence. A gem to know and work with. I would love to keep working with Heather when ever I come for work to Edinburgh, subject to her availability. I can so understand why she is in such high demand!
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Tasneem
on 21/03/2019
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heather
on 22/03/2019:
Hi Tasneem, thank you for taken time out to write a re-view very much appreciated. Hope to catch up soon Heather
We just wanted to thank you for the great help you have been since our return from Singapore. We have not had a nanny before in the UK, and the demands of our relocation were considerable. We needed someone flexible, organised, reliable and kind who was able to adapt to various situations as we were trying to settle with a 5 year old and a newborn baby. You not only met the challenge but proved yourself to be inventive in finding exciting and fun things to do with our 2 children over the past 5 months.
We are wholeheartedly happy to recommend you to any family looking for an ad hoc nanny and we wish we could take you with us to our new destination!
Wish you all the best!
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GosiaK
on 28/08/2018
we can definitely recommend Heather for babysitting; my 8 month old son and 3 years old daughter loved her and were well cared for. Very relaxed and excellent with babies - certainly knows what she's doing as our little boy and girl can be a handful! Thanks again and will be needing you again I'm sure!
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Kasia
on 16/08/2018
I know we posted a review months ago but sure enough Heather came to our rescue again. The kids adore her and she's been such a support for the whole family through stressful times! Thank you so much Heather!
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Alan
on 13/07/2018
She has absolutely life saver for me. With last minute cancellation from my other arranged nanny it could still make space for my child.
She had to made sure that my kids have followed their vegetarian dietary requirements. She offered home made sandwich to my kids which they loved. My child loves her, as soon as she see's her she rushes to get into her car.
Bearing in mind she has my child for few hours still she keeps her makes sure my daughter had enough food or water.
Absolutely wonderful person and no doubt a wonderful nanny too. Thanks for all your support Heather.
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Parent
on 01/05/2018
Response by
heather
on 01/05/2018:
thank you for taking the time out to write a review. I hope that you will keep me in your back pocket for the next few years to pick up any ad hoc situation. I have enjoyed working with both children lets hope in the summer time we can have some nice times together on my adventure days (i promise not the number 26 bus again)
Heather was just fantastic at putting the kids at ease, they absolutely loves spending time with her and she put in such a lot of effort with them, not an easy task when you have to step in at short notice! I'll be recommending Heather to anyone in need of a lifesaver! She is fantastic!
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Alan
on 01/12/2017
Response by
heather
on 01/12/2017:
thank you for your kind words i will miss both kids so please pop in soon. Hope to spend time with them again kind regards Heather
Heather is a fantastic lady with a heart of gold. She has been looking after my 3 daughters for sometime now. She managed to drop them and collect them from school, take them to after school activities while entertaining my little one all at once. She is friendly, kind, gentle, funny and very understanding of the girls different personalities and needs. They love her so much and I feel safe that they are in good hands and very well taken care of. A very happy parent
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Parent
on 05/10/2017
As a single mom lives with two kids (currently 5 and 1) sometimes it is very difficult for me to deal with my kids needs. So, I was start looking for a babysitter and I found Heather, I contacted her and she suggested to visit me first and let my kids know and get familiar with her. After a couple of visiting, my son loves her and he never wants her to leave. He is really enjoying the time with her. I highly recommend her. She is great with children. She is so kind, compassionate, and patient. She always on time and she always around when I need her services.
I am very glad that I have her in my life.
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on 05/10/2017
Heather literally stepped in when I was in the greatest need. She found me and actively got in touch and her intuition proved her absolutely right!
The services she offers are beyond imagination, literally going out of her way towards all directions to keep the kids happy, active, healthy and safe.
Not only did she step in, she enriched our lives with all her force and might!
Took the kids places that were long overdue to be visited and was even happy to have Mitchy Moo (her dog) taken care of by neighbours if the kids were allergic.
Good updates when requested and went along great with the kids' program/needs at all times.
She made sure to provide fresh snacks every day and even had me with a smile over my ears with her feedback messages and while sending us away for the day.
5 stars are an understatement for the quality of services Heather provides and her general input in one's life!
Strongly recommended to parents who seek for integrity, cleanliness and peace of mind while fullfilling their obligations knowing the kids are in good hands and having a blast!
PS She also operated like rehab to my addicted son; in just 2 days time he got rid of his soother and he went in even needing to hold one on his hand!
Ever so grateful Heather is in our lives.
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Dimitra
on 01/08/2017
Response by
heather
on 06/08/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to give a personal review.
Much appreciated.
Kids where a pleasure to look after.
Hopefully I can help again.
Kind Regards
Heather
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