Zulekha
Childminder in London: Hackney
Female Member since Oct 2017 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 24 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Welcome to my childminding service! My name is Zulekha, and I'm an Ofsted-registered childminder based in the Clapton Park area (E5). I live with my husband and five children, who range in age from 9 to 26 years old. We have all been CRB checked by Ofsted to ensure that we provide a safe and secure environment for your child.
I offer high-quality childcare services in a safe, fun, and educational environment for children aged between 6 months and 11 years old. As a reliable, honest, flexible, and caring person, I enjoy playing with babies and young children.
Thank you for considering my childminding service, and I look forward to the opportunity of caring for your child!
My Experience
I have been a childminder for over 17years, caring for children of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. During my years of experience, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that allow me to provide high-quality care for each child's unique needs.
As a reliable, honest, flexible, and caring person, I have a genuine love for playing with babies and young children. I take pride in being able to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
I have confidence in my ability to care for children according to their individual needs and support all areas of learning and development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. I am also experienced in providing additional learning support to those who require it.
Thank you for considering my childminding services, and I look forward to the opportunity to care for and support your child's growth and development.
My Qualifications
Level 3 in childcare
full Paediatric First aid
Safeguarding children
Level 2 award in food safety
My Availability
Currently looking to fill spaces on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
- Accept Childcare vouchers
- Accept tax-free Childcare
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Rushmore 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 12/09/2023)
Reviews
4.2 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives mostly positive reviews, praised for being attentive, caring, and experienced. Parents appreciate the warm, nurturing environment and regular communication about their children's development. However, one review highlights concerns about professionalism and attentiveness. Overall, the majority of parents highly recommend this childminder's services.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Zulekha. 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.
Zulekha was an outstanding practitioner. She drew from her many years experience as a childminder and mother to ensure our children were extremely well cared for. She gave them love, security and dedication- reassuring them emotionally, taking them out to places they loved and following their interests at home. She always ensured they were safe and healthy- cooking delicious homemade meals and being attentive to their needs. She was incredibly warm, welcoming and nurturing- my children loved her like a family member. She regularly communicated with us about their wellbeing and development and supported us on our journey raising them from babies to school aged children. Without her they would not be the children they are now! We valued her so much, and will miss her care and her presence in our lives as we have moved now out of the area. Thank you for everything Zulekha!
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Kate
on 10/08/2025
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Zulekha
on 10/08/2025:
Thank you so much,, it is and was a pleasure to look after your children. Parents like you are the reason why I have been able to be a childminder for this long ❤️. I will miss you and your children very much.
At first, she presented herself as warm, attentive, and appealing — the kind of caregiver any parent would feel lucky to find. Sadly, with each passing day, her behavior became more problematic and unprofessional.
She seemed more focused on money than genuinely caring for my child, frequently disturbing me during my work hours for non-urgent matters, despite being fully paid a handsome amount for her services. She even sent me messages about my baby passing a normal poo — something any trained childcare provider should handle calmly without interrupting a parent’s workday.
Her abrupt withdrawal from her duties came without proper notice, using false health concerns about my baby to justify leaving. In reality, my baby was simply teething — a completely normal stage that any experienced caregiver should know how to manage.
If she finds a child she prefers to care for, she will suddenly accuse you and your baby of fabricated “problems,” turning everyday occurrences into exaggerated issues.
What’s worse, she failed to disclose that she had recently undergone surgery, limiting her ability to lift or care for an infant. This was dishonest and unsafe. She even denied that I had signed the contract, despite me having provided all required documentation.
My baby returned home with his first-ever diaper rash under her care, a clear reflection of neglect and poor hygiene. During my hospital shifts, she repeatedly contacted me for trivial reasons, showing no respect for my professional commitments.
I strongly advise parents seeking reliable, sincere, and professional childcare to look elsewhere. I would not wish for any parent to go through what she put me through.
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Bisma
on 08/08/2025
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Zulekha
on 10/08/2025:
I couldn't cater to you varied unfeasible needs and demands, which led to me ending the settling in period on the 5th day. Thankfully I have learned a valuable lesson in dealing with an individual such as yourself. I wish you the best of luck in finding childcare that caters to your demands.
Zulekha looked after my son and now looks after my daughter- both from around 12 months of age. We have known her for five years and feel so lucky to have met her and for our children to have been in her care. She is incredibly warm, kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Both my children absolutely love her and going to her house in which she provides a safe and stimulating environment. She takes them out to a range of interesting places and playgroups and I can’t stress enough how much we value her! It is so heartwarming to say goodbye to my daughter in the morning when I see how happy she is at Zulekha’s. Thank you Zulekha!
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Kate
on 21/06/2023
We are thrilled to have found Zulekha! She and her family are all great, and our son has had a great time with her over the past 14 months. We get regular updates on how he’s doing and he comes home happy and smiling. We would highly recommend Zulekha to anyone looking for childcare.
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Kayleigh
on 14/06/2023
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Zulekha
on 14/06/2023:
Thank you Kayleigh for your feedback, I really appreciate it
Zulekha has been looking after my daughter for over four years and has been wonderful. She’s very caring, nurturing and loving towards Martha as well as practical and flexible for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
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George
on 12/06/2023
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Zulekha
on 14/06/2023:
Thank you so much for your kind review, it's a pleasure to look after Martha.
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