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Sophia

Childminder in Brixton

4.81 stars

Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 04 Dec 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Childminder Assistant Job
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

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.


**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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Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening yes yes yes yes yes no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 25/11/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £10.00 per hour

£100full day 8-6
£70 half day 8-1 or 1-6
£20 pick up/ drop off
After school care minimum 2 hours £10 per hour
£15 out of hours
Minimum 3 full days contract

£2.50 per meal for children using 15/30 hour funding for parents opting to use childcare meals option.

My 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.

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Good
11 March 2025
Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum and strong relationships in this 'Good'-rated setting. The childminder encourages independent thinking and supports diverse needs, including those with English as an additional language. Strong bonds are formed, creating a warm and supportive environment. Areas for improvement include managing transitions between activities and considering the impact of noise levels on children's emotions and interactions.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
13 March 2019 - Met
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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)
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Reviews

4.81 stars 4.81 out of 5
27 ratings

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.

My son joined Daisy daycare at 7 months old and I can confidently say it is one of the best decisions we have made as a family. I was very nervous about him starting so young but Sophia and her team have constantly made me feel at ease during his time with them. They are very proactive, always communicate with you, send pictures and update everything on the app. My son has developed so much since joining and gets so excited when he sees his aunties every morning. Nothing puts a parent at ease more than knowing our son is safe, loved and cared for. Thank you Sophia and your team for all you do!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Marina Marina on 03/12/2025

My son has been attending for a couple of months now, I was very nervous sending him to a childminder as he is my first and I didnt know what to expect. From the very first meeting I felt like it was as if my son will be going home to home. He has settled in much more well than I expected and im soo greatful for sophia and her team. They are truly amazing, caring and loving. I know my son is in safe hands and I know he will be fine. Its so nice to be able to build such a great relationship with them all. Communication is always swift and i also get to enjoy lovely pictures of my son from time to time. I would highly recommend sophia and her team. Thank you your doing a great job

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Sujina Sujina on 29/11/2025

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

  • 5 stars Overall
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  • 5 stars Food
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by Avatar for Lesley Lesley on 05/10/2024

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