Zainab92

Like a Second Home for Our Daughter

As full-time working parents, finding the right childcare for our daughter was one of the most important and emotional decisions we had to make. Our daughter has been with Zainab since she was just 3 months old, and now she is nearly 4.

Before choosing Zainab’s setting, we visited several others, but our daughter would often become upset and cry when others tried to hold her. However, during our first visit with Zainab, it was completely different—our daughter was calm, smiling, and even giggling in the arms of both Zainab and Nosheen. That initial warmth and connection gave us a strong sense of reassurance.

I was naturally hesitant about sending my baby to a childminder at such a young age, but Zainab and her team did everything they could to put us at ease. They regularly sent pictures and videos to keep us updated and even created a personalised routine book for our daughter, which meant so much to us.

Over the years, our daughter has always looked forward to going to the setting. She’s grown in so many ways—she knows all her colours, shapes, numbers, and alphabet, and her speech has developed beautifully.

While she has occasionally come home with minor bruises or scratches, we understand this is part of the natural learning and exploring process at her age. As long as she remains safe and does not sustain any serious injuries, we accept that these little marks are simply part of her adventurous spirit and healthy development.

We are truly grateful for the loving, safe, and nurturing environment Zainab has created. The impact it has had on our daughter’s growth and happiness is immeasurable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start in her early years.

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by mimi on 28/07/2025

Wonderful with SEND children

My daughter stayed at this setting twice a week from September to July. My daughter is under referral for Autism and started non verbal. They catered to her needs and worked along me and SALT to help her, giving her 1:1 sessions to help her.

She has learnt many things from this childminder and the staff, repeating songs, the morning stretches they do, has learnt to push herself on a swing and ride a scooter. My daughter has loved this setting and I'm sad to be leaving them due to her turning 4 and going to reception.

They have been kind and welcoming, listening to everything I've said, if my daughter refused breakfast at home, they have made sure she's eaten, if she's not slept well, they have put her down for a nap. I have had pictures sent of activities she has been up to and at pick up they give me a quick run down of how she's been, any concerns (she didn't eat much etc) and made sure I'm aware.

I am so glad I found Zainabs childminder and if I ever need someone to care for my daughter I will definitely be returning!

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by Hannah on 21/07/2025

2 year old class

My son has been attending the setting for 6 months and has been well looked after. He is very picky with his eating and requires extra attention but Zainab and Ashi especially went out her way to make sure he ate. He now eats a variety of food and has learnt a lot academically. He has learnt colours, shapes and letters in just a few months and has really grown in confidence. I would definitely recommend zainabs setting to anyone looking for a reliable and kind childminder and especially for those parents that feel like their child isn’t quite ready for that big jump into a big nursery setting

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by Aneesa on 15/07/2025

Excellent childminder

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Wonderful Childminder

I first found Zainub after reading great reviews online, and I'm so glad I did. From the very first visit, she and her team were incredibly warm, welcoming, and accommodating. I started sending my eldest child to her when they were just one year old—now they’re four, and their younger siblings also attend the setting.

Zainub and her team have built such a loving, safe, and happy environment that my children genuinely look forward to going there. As a parent, finding someone you can fully trust with your children is rare—but I can honestly say I trust Zainub and her team with all my heart. They are not just trustworthy, but truly caring and dedicated.

I can’t recommend this setting enough. Thank you, Zainub and team, for everything you do! Farah

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by Farah on 24/06/2025

Zainab and her team - The best team!

My first born started with Zainab when he was 8 months old - he is now almost 18 months old, still with Zainab and thriving!

I initially came across Zainab on this website. As a first time parent, also being anxious, I hounded Zainab with messages to ask if me and my husband could meet her in person, see the setting for ourselves and discuss my sons potential care - Zainab was very pleasant and responsive and we arranged a visit - we were shown around the full setting and many of our questions were answered which reassured us.

My son is sleep trained, therefore, has a specific sleep schedule and routine for naptime - adherence to this was our biggest concern with any potential carer. After showing Zainab his routine only once, Zainab and her team have followed the exact routine, in fact, initially, we asked for specific times to be communicated to us and this was also followed - this really overjoyed us as parents. The communication was excellent and up until now, Zainab and her team have been consistent with following my sons schedule especially his sleep schedule and timings.

They have listened to us as parents whenever we have asked for certain changes to be made. My son has allergies and they have been extremely cautious with that too, I am always asked if my son can have certain foods if they are unsure. I cant thank and praise the team enough!

Zainab is flexible, which is great! she will always find a way to help which we admire. My son is with Zainab and her team for long hours throughout the week, he is happy when we drop him off and also happy when we pick him up, all the team are fantastic with my son. He is well looked after, well fed, cleaned well (clothing also changed when needed) and is developmentally progressing well, he independently plays well, he is good in social situations, he still needs to learn a lot though but we are confident that he will strive with Zainab and her team.

As a healthcare professoonal myself, I am safeguarding trained, I am well aware of all the signs to look out for if my son is being mistreated - thankfully, this has never been an issue with Zainab, my child is well looked after and treated and loved like their own! I would highly recommend Zainab and her team! Thankyou to them all!

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by Sadiya on 17/03/2025

Best Childcare Provider!

My daughter will eagerly go to bed with excitement knowing she will go to Zainab and her team the next morning and have so much fun! My daughter goes full time and I fully trust Zainab and her team with my girl.
My daughter started going to Zainab since April 2024 and enjoys it everyday. She enjoys the food especially as well. Zainabs rules are a child should never go home hungry and believe me my daughter doesn't.
They would also take the children to fun places like jump extreme or to the local park. They also do learning like numbers and teaching the child how to write their name. They also make the child more independent with their eating and putting shoes on etc.
When my daughter first joined the team, she wasn't as verbal at all, but since Zainab worked so hard with her, she's taking non stop.
I would recommend all parents to put their child with this team, they are all over so lovely!

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by nzeb1 on 14/03/2025

Zainab and the best team

Well what can I say how greatful this childcare setting is. Always respect people and well manned. My son goes full time 5 days a week he always excited seeing Zainab and the team and good connection and relationship. The team is trustworthy and always sending positive feedback. They always ongoing with my son I feel relaxed and I never had no issues I feel the peace that my son is in good care . The setting is always clean and well organised. Always give the best support for my son. Thank you for all the best work you do with my son I can’t thank you enough.

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by noreen01 on 30/01/2025

Excellent Services

My daughter has found a home at Zainab's. The serenity and ambience of her setting are superb. You're literally at peace when you hands in your ward...a mother like no other support. I appreciate your wholesome support.

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by Prudence on 11/12/2024

Outstanding Care & The Only Setting I Trust

Well what can I say? How amazing Zainab’s setting is for my precious babies! I started with Zainab in 2019 with my first baby who was 9 months old at the time. I was really worried at first but My first baby absolutely thrived at Zainabs with all the staff and children. I’d receive pictures/ videos, and they always made such an effort with her. They helped me with so much navigating motherhood as a first time parent at 21. I am so so grateful I have Zainab and team in my life to help nurture my kids whilst I can work and know they are in the best hands. Since then I’ve had 3 more children (4 children altogether) and they’ve been attending since they were 6 weeks old! That’s how much I trust them. To leave a newborn in their hands knowing they will look after them with the highest level of care. They are so attentive and make my children feel at home. They’ve really helped me with toilet training, weaning my babies on to food and just helping me find my feet in motherhood as a mother of 4. I feel so supported as a parent and can clearly see my children are thriving and learning.

My children are excited to go ‘aunties’ house and the activities they do with them is just amazing. The outings they take them out on is just so lovely. I can’t believe how much they’ve done for all 4 of my children, they really go above and beyond and my kids love them like they are family. I’ve decided not to send my children to a nursery when they turn 3/4 and I will be keeping them all at Zainabs until they are of reception age. My first born who is now 5 still attends Zainabs once a week because they have such a good bond with Zainab and the staff and the kids, & it’s actually so sad that they have to leave here one day.

I recommend Zainab all the time to everyone I come across as I know they will really help children thrive, and make them and the parents ever so comfortable. I am so satisfied with the level of care, attention and service they provide. I wouldn’t want my children to go elsewhere. Zainab looked after my little brother when he was born (I was 16 at the time) so it just shows that she and staff are amazing being in this field for so long (as looking after children is hard work) I honestly don’t have one bad word to say about them. I’ve been with Zainab for 5 years now, 4 children who all still attend (3 of them full time) and she is brilliant. So if you’re reading this, I would just take the plunge and reach out to see how amazing the set up and care is.

The assistants are brilliant and the love that they have for my children are as if they are one of their own. You can really see it and how genuine everything is.

Thank you so much Zainab and Team, genuinely do not know what I’d do without you all 💗

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by Ayesha98 on 10/12/2024

Absolutely shocking behaviour

I initially had high hopes for Iris’s childcare setting, but my experience left me deeply concerned about professionalism, communication, and safeguarding standards.

On 18 November 2024, I left my 1-year-old daughter in Iris’s care for a settling-in session. I dropped her off at 9:00 am and picked her up around 11:00/11:30 am. During this time, I made six calls to Iris, and my sister called three times as well. Despite having two assistants working with her and keeping her phone on loud—as I had observed during my visit when she took a call while showing me around—Iris did not answer or acknowledge my attempts to contact her. A simple response, such as a quick text or instructing her assistants to reply on her behalf, would have been sufficient, but I received nothing.

When I finally received a picture of my daughter, she looked exhausted from crying. I understand that settling-in sessions can be challenging for children and that Iris has many kids to look after, but the complete lack of communication during this period was shocking and unacceptable. As a parent, this made me feel ignored and deeply worried about my daughter’s well-being.

To make matters worse, Iris’s follow-up texts were unprofessional and dismissive. She suggested I stop working if I “couldn’t handle it” and accused me of having “trust issues.” This was not about trust—it was about the basic expectation of communication during my daughter’s settling-in session. Her response completely disregarded my valid concerns and showed a lack of empathy.

Additionally, I believe it is important to highlight that sharing details of my situation with another childminder without my consent is a potential breach of confidentiality under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Further concerns included hygiene issues, such as a staff member with visible paan (betel nut) in her teeth, and organizational lapses like handing my daughter the wrong coat at pick-up. While minor on the surface, these incidents added to my lack of confidence in the setting’s attention to detail.

Another point of unprofessionalism was when my sister, who had found Iris’s profile on this website, discovered that she had been blocked by Iris. Blocking a concerned parent instead of addressing the issues raised is highly unprofessional and raises further concerns about transparency.

I have since reported my concerns to Ofsted and have screenshots of the unprofessional and inappropriate messages Iris sent to me. While her setting is well-equipped with plenty of toys and a good environment for children, her attitude and behavior when issues arise are deeply concerning.

I strongly recommend avoiding this provider. It’s essential to ensure that both the physical environment and the people caring for your child meet the highest standards of professionalism and care.

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by Ikraa on 22/11/2024

Response by zainab92 on 22/11/2024:

I have been a member of this site for 15 years and have consistently had good reviews from parents who have actually been with me for years.
This parent came for a trial and her daughter was with me for 1 and half hour after which she destroys someone’s hard earned reputation in a second.
That says more about her than me.
I feel confident that any parent looking for care will believe genuine parents and reviews and see this for vindictive review for what it is.