Shazia
Childminder in London
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Female Member since Mar 2014 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 30 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello! My name is Shazia.
I am a registered childminder based in Walthamstow, East London.
I have been registered since 2014 with 8-year professional experience, however, I have child care experience of over 20 years. I live with my three children who are older (at University) and love children. They all have their DBS checks. As well as a mother, I am proud to also be a Godmother too. My childcare setting is bright, spacious and very clean. I am located in an easily accessible and wheelchair friendly home. I am also rated 'GOOD' by OFSTED! There is a separate clean bathroom for the children and a quiet sleeping area. I comply with all requirements relevant to Childminders as laid down by the EYFS and OFSTED.
I aim to provide quality childcare by offering a child-centred approach in a home setting that enables the child to feel happy, comfortable and secure whilst fulfilling their potential. I will provide a warm, safe, friendly, home environment with a family atmosphere in which children feel valued, can play, learn and develop. I enjoy taking the children out for various activities and new experiences. I take the children to the park, children centres, libraries to enhance their social skills and gross motor skills on a regular basis. The local park is a 2 min walk, shops are a 5 min walk away and there are multiple transport links near my house for easy access.
Each child will have the opportunity to have experiences and take part in activities which will help them learn new things and develop new skills. Each child will be treated as an individual, taking into account specific characteristics, abilities and needs. Children will receive a lot of individual attention whilst enjoying interaction with others both in and outside of my setting. I appreciate that parents are the most important people in a child’s life and therefore consult with parents on all aspects of their child’s care.
I take great pride in my work and I absolutely adore all my children. Their safety and well-being is always my top priority and I ensure that they leave at the end of the day, smiling and having had a great day. I aim to refresh my training on a regular basis by taking various courses and training to further develop my knowledge. The children and I get up to lots of different activities together and their learning and development is something I place great focus on.
I am also able to provide school pick up/drop offs. I am able to cater to differ dietary requirements such as providing Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian and Vegan food. Any allergies will also be accommodated.
I speak multiple languages including English, Urdu and Punjabi.
My Experience
I am qualified and competent with all the latest child care framework. I have 4 children of my own which has inspired my career as a child minder. I have experience with children of special needs. I understand that children have certain needs to enhance all aspects of their development and I make it my priority as a care giver to cater to their needs.
My Qualifications
NVQ Child care Level 3
First Aid for Early Years and Childcare
Safeguarding Children Training
EYFS training
Health and social care Level 1
Food and hygiene training
Training- Expectations of Behaviour
Training- The introduction to Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Misc. Regular CPD Course
My Availability
I am available from Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
My hours can be flexible.
* I have two vacancies available for January 2025 *
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| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
I charge £8.00 per hour with a daily rate of £75.
Concessions can be made for siblings, etc.
Off peak hours such as late hours will be charged more.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
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 01/01/2022)
- Inspection Report (added 18/01/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for providing a nurturing, homely environment. Parents consistently report their children's happiness and developmental progress. The setting is described as clean, well-organized, and filled with age-appropriate toys and activities. The childminder offers nutritious home-cooked meals and regular outings. Parents appreciate the constant communication and updates about their children's progress, and many express sadness at having to leave the setting.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Shazia. 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 son has been at Shazia's for almost a year and he absolutely loves it there! Shazia and her daughter create a very homely and nurturing environment for the children and our son is always running in to see them in the mornings and leaves with a big smile on his face at the end of each day! We're kept up to date about his developments and activities. Couldn't recommend Shazia enough :-)
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Hayley
on 17/01/2025
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Shazia
on 18/01/2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s been a real pleasure looking after your son, and we’re so happy to hear that he loves being with us. He’s such a bright and cheerful little one, it’s been wonderful watching him grow. Thank you for being such wonderful parents to work with 😊
Shazia and her daughter are wonderful childminders. My son has been attending Shazia’s setting since he was 10months old. Initially, I was really nervous sending my son to a childminder or nursery as he has allergies, however, Shazia put my mind to ease very quickly. Shazia is mindful of my son’s diet due to his allergies, every meal and snack the children are provided have been thought out with nutritional benefits in mind. My son is now two, his mental and physical development has been phenomenal and Shazia has a great amount of knowledge and experience. Shazia and her family are now like a second family to my son, my son has a wonderful relationship with them all. I would highly recommend Shazia’s setting as this isn’t just a job to Shazia, she works with passion and love and it clearly shows.
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Sahmad
on 04/05/2024
Shazia has been incredible with our son. He went to her just before he turned 14 months and was a super shy guy who wasn't great around anyone other than immediate family. A year later he is a friendly kid who is thriving in his speech, emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
She gets him to eat all sorts that I have never been able to and is so so good with all the kids.
I would highly recommend Shazia if you are looking for a childminder.
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Michelle
on 04/04/2024
Shazia and her daughter are wonderful childminders. Our daughter attended from the age of 1. They are very caring and sensitive to individual needs. Nutritious meal provided. Their setting is very clean and filled with a variety of toys. They carried out lots of different activities with the children and despite not having an outside area, took the children to the park, the wetlands and to other groups. We received regular updates and photos. Our daughter loved all of Shazia’s family and we were so sad to leave. Highly recommend !
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Victoria
on 03/04/2024
Our son has loved it at Shazia's, he literally runs in every morning! Shazia and Amina are incredibly nurturing and caring and the setting is clean, well organised and tidy.
My son has been very happy, eaten well and participated in some lovely activities.
We will be very sad to leave Shazia's and will miss his friends however it's time for him to move onto larger setting at a nursery.
Would highly recommend!
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Sarah
on 23/09/2023
Our daughter was lucky to be cared for by Shazia and her daughter Amina. I was nervous about starting as my daughter was slightly older at 18m and only attending one day a week, but Shazia made the whole process straightforward and smooth as possible. Shazia and Amina were always friendly, kind and smiling, with a very nurturing attitude, and Bea really bonded with her and Amina. Shazia sent sweet photos and planned lots of activities and outings. My daughter ate and slept well at Shazia's, which I was always surprised by (!) and she made friends who she will dearly miss.
Shazia was also responsive and flexible if I needed childcare on other days. We have had to move away from the area, otherwise my daughter would happily still be attending.
I'd really recommend Shazia's setting if you're in need of childcare.
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Mtay
on 17/06/2023
Our daughter is nearly 2.5 and has been with Shazia since around 11months old. Our daughter is sensitive to loud sounds and new people and we were nervous about settling in. This was a huge change for our tiny baby - and for us! - who had been together so closely throughout her 'locked-down' early life.
Settling in was tough for us and took a long time. Shazia did lots to ensure the best approach for our daughter and was caring and communicative throughout.
Shazia provides a lovely range of activities, sends photos - especially in the early days of settling in and spends time in the nearby garden and visits the children's centre. She has been supportive of potty training and is generally very understanding and supportive of anything new going on.
Shazia's assistant and daughter Amina is also an incredibly talented and kind provider, who uses her intuition well. She has formed a strong bond with our little one and has great communication and emotional intelligence.
It's really nice that Shazia's grown up children are around too. Our LO has come home with the most beautiful plaits in her hair, which was gorgeous to see and think how calming that must be for her to sit for that!
Food is great at Shazia's, home cooked meals with a variety of fruit, vegetables, curries and rice. Our daughter loves all the food and is catered for brilliantly with snacks too. Shazia respects the wishes of no junk food etc.
Shazia's house is always incredibly clean, which is very admirable!
Whenever I have been in early to collect my daughter, I love to see how the other children interact. They are happy and sociable, forming a very cute bond between them.
We will be moving on from Shazia's now our daughter is older and we are moving areas.
The biggest thank you to Shazia and her family for creating a home away from home for our little one and for understanding and flexibility through tough times.
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MeeshP
on 30/03/2023
We have been so lucky to have found Shazia.
Our daughter started going to Shazia 's when she was 10 months old. It was hard going back to work but knowing that she was in such good hands with her just made everything much, much easier.
I love that Shazia does many different activities ( she shares daily moments by sending photos) so our little one has so many chances to learn and see new things!
Shazia also provides excellent quality, home-made food. She has a flexible approach, she provides a wonderful, safe and nurtering environment.
Our little one loves going to Shazia 's, and we as parents know that while she's with her, she's excellently cared for and that she can explore and discover the world in a very loving and enriching environment.
Our 14 years old has been in Shazia' s caring hands when he was younger. She is highly professional, we highly recommend her.
We will deeply miss you.
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Sandrine
on 25/12/2022
Our daughter joined Shazia's setting around her 1st birthday and having spent a lot of the previous year in lockdowns, we were nervous about leaving her with anyone. But Shazia was incredibly nurturing, caring and loving, and helped her settle in. She provided regular updates to put our minds at rest - this was hugely appreciated!
Shazia's setting is inviting and immaculately clean, with a wide range of age-appropriate toys to suit all children in her setting. She makes delicious home-cooked food every day, ensuring the children get lots of vegetables and exposure to lots of different types food - our daughter loves lentil curries thanks to Shazia!
She runs a range of activities and keep the children active: educational, outdoor, arts & crafts and seasonal, helping teach the children a wide range of skills and aid their development.
We get photos and updates, and our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her development, language skills, emotional intelligence and confidence. She's now almost 2 1/2 and ready to take the next step to nursery. We couldn't have hoped for a better setting and we would highly recommend Shazia to anyone!
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Helen
on 14/12/2022
I highly recommend Shazia! My son adores her and is happy when we head off each morning as he knows he’ll be seeing her and playing with all the children all day! I’m also happy as I know I’m leaving him with someone who is very loving and really cares. Her setting is immaculately clean and she feeds the children home cooked nutritious food. She sends pictures of what my son has been up to, she takes them to the childrens centre regularly and she holds little parties for their birthdays which is so sweet! I felt so lucky to find her! I’m so sad she’s leaving Walthamstow or my son, who’s now 15 months would be with her for another year!
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Janna
on 27/11/2022
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