Shazia
Childminder in London
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Female Member since Mar 2014 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 24 Nov 2024
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 Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
My hours can be flexible.
* I have two vacancies available for January 2025 *
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| 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: 22/11/2024 | |||||||
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)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Shazia. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
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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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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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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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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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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