Faye Bos
Nanny in South Hams District (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 30 minutes
Female Member since Jun 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 23 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR ADHOC cover on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday late afternoon. . Also occasionally at weekends. I also do supply work in local primary schools as a teaching assistant. I’m looking for part-time temporary in the South Hams area. I have a wealth of experience in working with new families , taking care of babies/children so you can completely relax when needing cover. I also have a passion for travel and readily adapt to new surroundings should you need a weekend break away nanny to accompany you or I can offer weekend babysitting and proxy parenting so you can go away for the night or several, knowing your children are in the most capable hands and your home and/or pets will be well looked after!
As a babysitter/nanny, I have excellent toys and resources which I bring along to engage children immediately including my amazing puppet song bag, treasure basket, storybooks and relax kids resources and books if children need extra help at bedtime, all geared towards the age and stage of development of your child. I’ve been working as a nanny, registered childminder and babysitter for 21 years and worked as a relax kids coach for 18 months. I am also a mum to my two daughters aged 21 and 24 and I’m married. I am energetic, fun, trustworthy, love the outdoors, enjoy running and yoga, have a bubbly personality, am reliable and have a calm and positive vibe, loving babies and children of all ages with toddlers and preschoolers my favourite age. My first nanny job was working with a family who had newborn to 8 month twins, and two children under 4. My previous permanent nanny jobs include working for a professional family, looking after 3 boys and a family dog, in a housekeeper/nanny role and as a nanny looking after two girls aged 2 and 5. I have worked as a forest school teaching assistant with children aged 4-8 last year and worked as a SEN teaching assistant with ages 5-8 from February this year. This summer and last I worked on a cruise ship with a family for two weeks, taking care of two children onboard. I enjoy cooking nutritious family meals and can offer light housekeeping duties/ dog walking, shopping, and homework assistance.
My Experience
I worked as a registered childminder for 12 years, gaining Outstanding in my inspections covering the last 8 years. I started daytime nannying for families in January 2017 after closing my childminding business because my own family had grown up! I qualified as a relax kids coach in 2020 and ran relaxation and meditation classes for children in schools, the community and private homes, helping them build resilience and confidence. I have been babysitting in hotels/private houses for 10 years and in the past 2 years working as a wedding/event/temporary nanny and holiday nanny, with the ability of using my extensive skills to create quick bonds with the children in my care and the parents. My passion and experience of working with children ensures your child will get the highest quality care at all times. I have an excellent knowledge of the early years foundation stage and can plan and deliver age appropriate activities for babies and toddlers. I am Montessori qualified and can help your children with school work, especially with younger children’s reading and writing skills. I also speak French and am happy to teach children French if required.
I can provide excellent references from previous parents I have worked for.
My Qualifications
I have a BA (Hons) degree, 3 A levels and 10 GCSEs grades A-C. During my childcare career I have gained numerous qualifications including the Diploma in home based childcare (Level 3) Mental Health in Children (level 2) the Early Years Professional Status (Level 6), and the Montessori teaching diploma, (Level 4).
I hold a current first aid certificate.
I speak fluent French.
Enhanced DBS checked.
Fully certified Relax Kids Coach.
Child Mental Health Awareness Level 2
Autism Awareness Level 2
Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2
My Availability
Holiday/Wedding/Event/proxy parent/day or evening Weekend care. Temporary Nanny Day care on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday afternoon.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 22/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)
£15 per hour evening Babysitting, £18 per hour gross daytime.
Overnight service fee available on request.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kingsbridge Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Salcombe Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at West Alvington Church of England Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at East Allington Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Blackawton Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Kingsbridge Academy
My Documents
- Training Certificate: relax kids coach certificate (added 02/09/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Montessori level 4 (added 12/02/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Early years Level 6 (added 12/02/2020)
- DBS Check (added 12/02/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Faye Bos. 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.
Faye was prompt, had great communication and most of all cared for the boys very well. She really engaged with them at all times, singing nursery rhymes with puppets and observing the nature around them on walks. She had a lovely approach with the boys and I quickly felt very confident that she was extremely capable.
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MOB5
on 20/06/2021
Faye has been with us now for a few months and our daughter already enjoys the days they spend together hugely. Faye has years of experience and this really stands out, she has great knowledge around food and behaviours to.
Bluebelle loves the games and puppets Faye brings and the calming techniques Faye is teaching Bluebelle are great skills for life!
Faye is easy to get on with, practical and patient. We are really pleased we have crossed paths.
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Sophie
on 07/07/2020
Faye has had many hats with us - Nanny, Babysitter and Mothers Help. Faye had come highly recommended to me by a friend of mine whose three children had all been cared for by Faye in their younger years, so I knew we were in good hands.
Faye knew how to generate an instant bond with my then 10 month old daughter when she first started babysitting for us. Her "song bag" was an absolute hit and continued to be so all the months she nannied for us.
She was a life saver coming on to help me look after my then 5 month and 22 month old daughters two afternoons a week, for four months over the Winter while I struggled with PND. My toddler always looked forward to the afternoons Faye was coming and even still asks about Faye, months after she finished working for us. We wanted to take Faye on in a more full-time capacity, but unfortunately she had commitments elsewhere which didn't permit her to do so.
Faye's genuine love and interest in children is abundantly clear, and the children sense this. Her manner, experience, understanding, enthusiasm and flexibility all make for a wonderful childcare experience giving the parents complete peace of mind. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Faye to anyone!
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Parent
on 27/04/2018
Faye looked after our eldest child (girl, born Sept 2011) from Sept 2012 to Oct 2015 and our youngest child (boy, born May 2013) from Oct 2014 to Oct 2015. Faye made us feel very at ease and we knew when our daughter started with Faye that she would be well cared for and stimulated brilliantly.
We felt that Faye balanced with ease the needs of our children, combining trips out most mornings (to parks, play centres, gyms, Legoland!) to burn off their excess energy, with interactive and creative home play in the afternoon. We thought it was important for our children to experience the world around them and Faye always came up trumps in this regard.
Faye provided healthy home-cooked evening meals which our daughter usually wolfed down and she managed to persuade our son (who is a VERY fussy eater) to eventually get onboard with eating them too.
We and our children were very sad to say goodbye to Faye in October due to a house move and the children are constantly asking to go back to Faye's house! Her energy and enthusiasm for children to learn and develop is infectious and we are so very lucky that our children have been exposed to Faye's care. We would without hesitation recommend her care to others.
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Cav2023
on 02/11/2015
Faye was my child minder for 14months. My son absolutely enjoyed going to her house and being cared for. She is an extra special child minder because she is really pays attention to detail on child development and gets to understand each child. My son enjoyed trips to LEGOLAND, gardens and parks. Even the activities she did meant my child was developing his skills.
You get updates on trips with photos and progress on how your child done for the day. Faye operates like a nursery but with a one to one personal care you get from a child minder. If you are a first time mum and concerned if your child would be cared for without any worries then Faye is the child minder you would want your child to be looked after by. My son still talks about Faye and how much he misses her. Faye is the best child minder you could ever find.
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Parent
on 29/03/2015
I have known Faye Bosley since September 2009, when I looked for childcare for my oldest son (born April 2009). Faye has childminded Benjamin from March 2010 until Benjamin started school in 2013, and also Thomas (born 2011) from March 2012 until January 2014. I have always felt very confident with leaving the children in Faye’s care. Her home environment has been immaculate, and provided a wide range of activities for the children, with role play, dressing up, books, games etc available. They have also been able to use the outside garden area, and have been able to be creative with play involving water, mud, snow etc. Faye also took the children on regular outings, such as singing, play schemes, adventure parks, playgrounds, museums and libraries. They boys also enjoyed day to day activities such as going to the postbox, the car wash and the shops!
Faye worked within the Early Years Guidelines in terms of assessing the boys’ development, and keeping me informed on a regular basis of the development against what was expected from their age range. I also received a daily diary on their activities, as well as a learning journal with photos on their development - which I treasure as a record of their development and changes in the early years! Feedback was provided both informally during daily chats as well as formal reviews and feedback sessions.
Faye is always keen to improve as a practitioner, attending training and update courses, as well as seeking feedback from her parents about her setting, and acting on suggestions made. Taking on an assistant in her setting has enabled Faye to pass on the wealth of experience she has gathered over the last few years to a more junior colleague, who under her guidance has been able to provide excellent care to the children and was very much liked by them, too.
Faye has been a very reliable childminder, I had no issues with sickness or being let down at short notice. She is very honest and sincere, and as such has been a great role model for the children, who both adore and respect her. Discipline issues are always dealt with firmly but with kindness and in line with her policies, and parents are kept informed.
I have always felt that I could trust Faye explicitly with my children in her care, knowing not only that they were safe and well looked after, stimulated and engaged, but also that they would receive plenty of hugs, cuddles and attention when needed. The continuity and quality of care which they received from Faye has been second to none, and I could not have wished for a better childminder.
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Parent
on 27/01/2014
Faye looked after my youngest child a few days a week whilst I was studying From home. I have never required childcare before and was really worried about leaving my son with a childminder. However, there was no need to worry as my son settled in immediately. Her home is very well equipped for all ages and her own daughters are also great at helping out. She always takes them out for day trips and park visits which ensures they are stimulated and getting exercise. In the holiday's my school age children have the odd day at Faye's which they all really look forward to. You never feel guilty that they are with a childminder when they are so happy there. Faye is very calm and patient with the children which rubs off on the children in her care. The regular photos she sends home confirms that they all have a great time there.
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Parent
on 21/11/2012
We were lucky enough to live next door to Faye so it made sense that my son was looked after by her. Oscar absolutely loved every minute of being with Faye. She's great fun and really got to know his likes and dislikes. We've now moved away sadly but my son talks about Faye with great fondness, not bad for a two year old!
I have no hesitation in recommending Faye if you are looking for good quality Childcare in a friendly welcoming setting.
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Parent
on 14/11/2012
Having a year off from work it was extremely hard for me to go back to work. I was nervous and apprehensive about finding childcare for my daughter - i had no idea whether to choose a nursery or a childminder. You just want to make the right decision!
I met Faye last year and just got a good feeling about her. Faye knew my daughter and i have a strong bond - she knew it was hard for both of us to be away from eachother especially with a new face! Faye and I booked in 2 settling in sessions which were challenging for my daughter to settle but with the experience Faye knew the best way to settle her (comforters, photos of her family so she could make a table place mat, wanted to know her favourite foods and activities to help her feel settled in a new environment).. Faye has been fantastic settling in my daughter (& me). She offers a huge variety of activities and outings! Faye reassures me when you ask anything and I love receiving pictures, updates and her daily diary.
I'm so happy I found Faye and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for outstanding childcare and with the reassurance that she will settle both the child and parents!!!
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Parent
on 01/06/2012
Faye cared for our two children aged 2 and 5 from Sept 2009 to April 2011. I was more than happy with her standards of childcare, her setting and the relationships she built with our children. Our objective was to find a carer who would expose our youngest to all the social and physical development she had previously experienced at nursery whilst providing a happy home from home before and after school for our son who started primary school. Faye exceeded our expectations with both children, who from day one have loved the days that they go to Faye;s house. Having experienced and interviewed a number of childminders, nanny and nurseries, in the quest to find the optimal care for our children, we can honestly say that Faye was an excellent childminder and takes her role very seriously. Faye is reliable and caring, she is also incredibly patient and is perfect in her role. With Faye, our daughter did at least one major activity or outing every day, ensuring she was being exposed to new environments and experiences and meeting new people. As an example we had more artwork or creations in 5 months with Faye than in all the time they were at nursery.
Faye also got the balance right between her two children and those she minded.
If I had not been made redundant from my job, I would have definately kept my children with Faye and they were very sad when the last day came and we had to say goodbye to her first class care.
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Parent
on 01/04/2012
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