Sophia
Childminder in Brixton
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Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 30 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am Sophia, an Ofsted registered childminder based in the vibrant community of Brixton. With a passion for early childhood development, I provide exceptional care for children from 6 months to primary school age in a warm and nurturing environment.
With many years of experience in childcare, I am dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being of every child in my care. I hold relevant qualifications in early childhood education and am committed to continuous professional development to stay updated with best practices in childcare.
**What I Offer: **
Safe and Stimulating Environment:
My home is equipped with child-friendly facilities and resources to create a safe, stimulating, and fun space for children to explore and learn.
Individualised Attention: With a low child-to-adult ratio, I provide personalised care and attention, ensuring each child's unique needs and interests are met.
I am committed to providing a fun, friendly and safe environment for the children in my care.
I endeavour to provide children with stimulating learning opportunities that reflect their age and stage of development through play and everyday experiences. I understand that each child is an individual and treat them with care, empathy and respect.
- Structured Daily Routine: A balanced mix of indoor and outdoor activities, including educational play, arts and crafts, storytelling, and outdoor adventures in nearby parks
-Weekly Spanish and French lessons : designed to foster language development from an early age, drawing on principles from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Learning new languages at a young age enhances cognitive abilities, improves memory, and fosters better problem-solving skills. Our approach integrates play-based learning, encouraging curiosity and confidence in communication through songs, stories, and interactive activities. These lessons not only help children develop listening and speaking skills in multiple languages but also promote cultural awareness, empathy, and social development, laying a strong foundation for future academic success.
- Healthy Meals and Snacks: Nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks are provided, catering to any dietary requirements and preferences.
- Regular Progress Updates: I maintain open communication with parents, offering regular updates on their child's development and milestones.
I believe in working in partnership with parents; welcoming ideas and encouraging parents to provide me with comments and suggestions, we use Cradle app for daily diary and have set up WhatsApp groups with parents for effective communication.
I run my setting professionally, attending training opportunities, respecting confidentiality, keeping organised records in accordance with current guidelines.
I have clear policies and procedures; I am committed to providing a reliable service that parents can depend on and in which they can place their confidence.
* All deposits made to secure a space are non refundable .
**Opening Hours: **
My services are available Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with flexible hours to accommodate different schedules.
Conveniently located in Brixton, my home is easily accessible by public transport and offers a welcoming environment for children to thrive.
I would love to discuss how I can support your family's childcare needs. Please feel free to reach out to me to arrange a visit or for any further information.
Join our warm and friendly childcare community where every child is valued, and their happiness and development are our top priorities.
My Experience
I have experience of working with children in Early years and KS1.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Early Years SENCO
Level 3 Home based childminding course
Level 2&3 Support teaching and learning in schools
My Availability
Funding and non funding spaces are available
Spaces for after school childcare available now !
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My Fees
- Childminding from £9.50 per hour
£85 full day 8-6
£60 half day 8-1 or 1-6
£15pick up/ drop off
After school care minimum 2 hours £9.50 per hour
£15 out of hours
Minimum 3 full days contract
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Sudbourne Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Jubilee Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 19/12/2023)
- Training Certificate: Food safety (added 19/12/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 19/12/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 19/12/2023)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding (added 13/08/2017)
- Training Certificate: level 3 certificate (added 13/08/2017)
Reviews
4.8 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, nurturing environment. Children are described as happy and thriving, with engaging activities and healthy meals provided. Parents appreciate the regular communication and updates. The childminder is seen as reliable, organized, and attentive to children's developmental needs. Overall, parents express high satisfaction and confidently recommend the service.
Summary generated by AI from the text of most recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sophia. 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.
Our daughter started with Sophia when she was a year old and stayed until she was nearly 3 years old and I cannot recommend a more caring, personable, organised and reliable childminder. Sophia teaches excellent manners, organises days out for the little ones, worked with us through toilet training, and has her finger on the pulse regarding all areas including child development. Our daughter made some fantastic friends during her time there and her language progressed enormously. They provide a healthy and varied rotating food menu (I always thought it smelled wonderful at pick up time!) and I really liked how the children called the staff 'auntie' - it felt like a little home from home. Our daughter was very happy at Daisy Daycare, they are a very personal and attentive childcare service. A big thank you to Sophia and her lovely team ❤️ xxx
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Lesley
on 05/10/2024
Sophia and her team are wonderful. My child settled in so quickly and is always delighted to see them. His day is filled with creative and fun activities as well as healthy food and communication with parents is excellent. We feel totally confident that he is getting is the best possible care and would highly recommend Sophia to anyone looking for a warm and friendly environment for their child.
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Naomi
on 09/09/2024
Our son has been with Sophia and her assistants for over a year after we found her on this platform. We feel so so lucky to have found her - our son goes in happy and comes out happy every day. He’s so well looked after by his Aunties who have really got to know him, treat him with genuine love and care and provide him with everything he needs, creative play, language learning, homemade healthy food, fun activities and music and dancing, from 8 to 6 every day, allowing us to work full time fully reassured that he’s in the most capable hands and receiving so much benefit!
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Jessica
on 15/08/2024
Our daughter started with Sophia at 10 months old, we found the space very well set up for infants with plenty of toys, dining space and access to an outdoor play area. She settled in very well and has become very attached to Sophia and the team, enjoying the different activities including Spanish class on Tuesdays.
For us parents, we love the regular updates on WhatsApp and we can check the Cradle app to see when our daughter has eaten, been changed, napped, completed an activity etc. We also appreciate the regular dialogue on her development.
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Alex
on 26/02/2024
Sophia is a God sent. I couldn't be any more happier with the care and the peace of mind she offers from her services. Most important my Little one feels at home and secure. The communication is great and almost instant. I would recommend Sophia especially if you're based in Brixton. Her location is central.
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Medi
on 03/10/2022
My children have been with sophia for a week and have settled in very well. After a session with sophia my children are always smiling which makes me feel content because i know they are being well looked after in a safe environment. i am so pleased and happy i found her she is a brilliant childminder i couldnt be happier. Sophia is excellent with children very organised kind caring realible and passionate about her job role.
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Nickitta
on 21/05/2022
My girls are very much drawn to Sophia’s setting where they get a chance to surround themselves with their peers.
I am confident & certain that they are safe and well looked after when they are in the care of Sophia.
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Laure
on 24/11/2021
Sophia picks my 4.5yo up from school and looks after her until 6:45pm twice a week.
Sophia is excellent with children. From the get-go she has engaged with my child, speaking to her on her level, helping her with her phonics and number work and having fun with her. My child comes home from Sophia’s full of chat about the time she has spent there. Sophia is punctual and reliable, friendly and approachable, professional and caring.
I am so pleased to have found her!
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AlexH
on 21/10/2021
We found Sophia through this website. Our 13 month old started with Sophia a month ago and is having such a good time, he doesn't want to come home and leave all the fun! Sophia and her assistant are fantastic with the kids, keep us regularly informed and send updates and pictures which has made us feel more relaxed about leaving him for the first time. Sophia has so much energy with the kids and is contactable at all times. We're so happy to have found her! Our son even eats better with her than at home, which was a worry of ours as he has been a fussy eater in the past.
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Kirsten
on 21/10/2021
My daughter has been going to Sophia since she was just over 1. Prior to that, she had never really been around other children or left with anyone else asides my mum due to lockdown. So naturally I wasn’t sure how she would get on in a different environment.
3 months plus in and I must say that I am very pleased with how things are going. She is happy when she arrives and also when I go back for her. The updates I receive from Sophia show that she enjoys activities with other children. She more bubbly, has become more independent and more aware.
I am really happy and I’m always at ease whenever she’s at Sophia’s as I’m certain she being taken good care of.
Love it!
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Emma
on 23/06/2021
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