Zakiya
Childminder in London: Brent (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
Ofsted Registered Childminder Private Tutor
About Me
My name is Zakiya, and I provide high-quality childcare, tutoring and structured after-school support for children in the early years and primary age range. My setting offers a calm, nurturing and organised environment where children feel safe, confident and supported to reach their full potential.
With a strong background in early years education and child development, I support children not only with learning but also with building confidence, independence and positive social skills. I understand that every child develops differently, and I take time to understand each child’s individual needs, interests and learning style.
I have experience supporting children with additional needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Support Plans (ISPs). I work closely with parents, schools and other professionals to ensure children receive consistent support that complements their educational provision.
Alongside childcare, I provide learning support and tutoring, focusing on:
• Early literacy and phonics
• Numeracy and problem-solving
• Homework support
• School readiness
• Confidence and communication skills
Learning activities are designed to be engaging, structured and enjoyable so children develop important skills while remaining motivated and relaxed.
Children in my setting benefit from a structured routine and small group environment, which allows each child to receive individual attention and guidance. Activities include creative play, educational games, sensory activities, outdoor play and opportunities to build social and communication skills.
My setting is particularly supportive for children who benefit from additional structure or understanding, including those with:
• Speech and language delay
• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Anxiety or emotional regulation needs
Key features of my childcare setting include:
• Calm and nurturing small group environment
• Structured routines that support emotional regulation
• Sensory-friendly activities and spaces
• Positive emotion coaching approach
• Support with communication, independence and social development
I believe a strong partnership with parents is essential. I maintain clear and open communication with families to ensure consistency between home, school and childcare so every child feels supported and understood.
My aim is to help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, while providing families with a caring, reliable and professional childcare service.
Parents are welcome to arrange a visit to see the setting and discuss their child’s individual needs.
My Experience
I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages, across a variety of settings, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). I am also well-versed in both the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and SEN practices, ensuring that every child’s individual development is supported according to their unique needs and abilities, helping them reach key learning and growth milestones.
My Qualifications
Fully qualified child-minder
First aid and safeguarding
Law degree LLB Hons
Food hygiene certificate
Qualified trainer and assessor
My Availability
Available full time and also evenings where needed
Hours Mon- Sat 7am to 7pm
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact for details
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Mora Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Anson Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Gladstone Park 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 08/03/2023)
- DBS Check (added 06/03/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: PFA (added 01/03/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides excellent care in a warm, homely environment. Children enjoy engaging activities, healthy meals, and outdoor play. Parents appreciate the clear communication, daily updates with photos, and the childminder's professionalism. The setting is described as safe, stimulating, and welcoming, with children forming strong bonds.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Zakiya . 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.
Zakiya provides backup care for our twins when our usual childminder is unavailable. She's super reliable and responsive, always sends updates and photos, and our children love going to her house. They particularly love doing yoga and showing us the new moves they've learnt when they come home! We would absolutely recommend her to other families.
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Elizabet
on 15/10/2025
We’ve had the pleasure of knowing Zakya for the past year, during which she has worked as an assistant to our main childminder, Sarah. Zakya also stepped in to cover for Sarah at her own property for a week while Sarah was on leave. During that time, she provided outstanding care for our son.
Zakya is incredibly professional, warm, and trustworthy. Her communication is excellent—she speaks perfect English and always keeps us well-informed. She created a fun, safe, and engaging environment for the children, with plenty of thoughtful activities. Our son especially loved the outdoor space at her home, which included a sandpit & trampoline, and was suitable for play all year round.
She also cares for her own young daughter, who is absolutely lovely and gets on very well with our son. We are very happy with the care Zakya gave our child and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
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matt
on 14/07/2025
Zakiya creates such a homely, welcoming environment our kids feel completely at ease with her. The space is always clean and tidy when we return, and she even puts care into preparing healthy meals the kids enjoy. Communication is great too; she's always clear, responsive, and thoughtful with updates. We feel very lucky to have found her!
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Katherin
on 14/07/2025
Zakiya has been looking after my son since just before his second birthday. She provides a warm and nurturing environment in her lovely home which is stimulating and safe. My son is very happy in Zakiya’s care and I have total confidence that he is being well cared for. Zakiya provides daily updates and photos which I love and find really helpful when I am talking to my son about his day. I know exactly what he has eaten, how he has slept and what learning experiences he has had. I feel very lucky to have found Zakiya and would recommend her to any other local families who are looking for a ‘home from home’ environment for their little one.
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Emily
on 04/07/2025
Zakyiah looked after my daughter as an assistant and also as the main carer at her lovely home. She has been great at creating a bond with her although she does not warm easily to new people. She is professional and trustworthy, also very attentive and gives detailed feedback, send many photos throughout the day and daily update. She has also offered advice on sleeping and is always happy to have a chat. Would definitely recommend!
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Aminata
on 02/07/2025
My little one is funny with new people but settled in so well and quickly i can see how much hes growing with you guys and talking alot more
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Shanyah
on 24/06/2025
Zaki has provided care to our daughter who is always excited upon drop off and happy at the end of the day. Her daily updates are informative and summarise the wonderful activities she creates for the children. My daughter plays, sleeps and eats happily with Zaki; we have been lucky to benefit from her fantastic care.
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Ethan
on 18/06/2025
Keya is a lovely, caring experienced childminder.
She made me feel at ease leaving my daughter for the first time. My daughter bonded well with her and never wanted to leave at the end of the day. She provided advice with sleep routines and gave me support with my daughter’s fussy eating habits.
Zeya’s setting is homely and she provides stimulating activities to keep children entertained and busy. She sends daily updates with photo’s of what children are doing during day and activities are both educational and fun. She provides healthy meals and variety of food to cover all dietary requirements. My daughter who is usually very attached to me is happy to spend time with Zeya and always comes out happy and smiley at the end of the day.
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Sophie
on 15/12/2024
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