Sonata
Childminder in Dartford (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
Happy Hearts Home
About Me
I am Ofsted registered childminder with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I live in Sutton at Hone with my husband, two daughters and my mum. We have a cockapoo dog called Cookie which is very friendly and loves children.
My Experience
I have previously worked as a nursery educator and as a deputy manager. My aim is to provide a childminding service that will allow your child to learn and develop in safe secure, home-based environment.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
First Aid
Safeguarding Children
Food Hygiene
My Availability
7.30-17.30
*Limited Spaces Available September 2027
My Fees
- Babysitting from £17.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
£80 for a day 7.30-17.30 including home cooked meals, nappies, outings etc.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sutton-At-Hone Church of England 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 04/11/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently excellent feedback. Parents praise the caring, professional approach and the nurturing environment. Children enjoy varied activities, outdoor play, and educational opportunities. Communication is highly regarded, with regular updates provided. The setting is described as safe, clean, and well-equipped. Parents express high satisfaction and confidence in the childcare provided.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sonata. 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.
Happy Hearts Home is truly exceptional. They are caring, professional and dedicated to every child. The environment is safe, nurturing and full of fun, with lots of age-appropriate activities that support learning, creativity and confidence.
Communication is excellent and it’s so reassuring to receive regular updates and follow our child’s day. Most importantly, our child is genuinely happy and settled, which is all we could wish for.
We are incredibly lucky to have found Happy Hearts Home Childminder and would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a loving, reliable, and high-quality childcare setting.
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SonnyExe
on 30/01/2026
We are so happy we chose Sonata as our childminder. She is kind, reliable, patient, and very caring towards the children. With a picky eater, I was concerned at first, but I needn't have worried; she always goes the extra mile to make sure my son eats something.
Sports days are a favourite, and it is lovely to see the smiling faces enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.
Riley has really settled in, and we love the visits to the park, local library, and the fields. I have no hesitation in recommending Sonata to anyone looking for a childminder.
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Maria
on 30/01/2026
My little boy absolutely loves attending, he is so well looked after and always does such fun & different activities. Sonata and her family are so kind and genuinely care about all the children. Sonata is great with communication and it is so nice to get updates throughout the day including what he has eaten.
My daughter no longer attends as she is at school & she misses it so much!
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Laura
on 30/01/2026
Sonata has looked after my little boy since he was only 9 months old and he has enjoyed every single day at the setting! There is always so much for the children to do, Sonata puts so much effort into their daily activities, the children are learning new things every day. He eats like a King at Sonatas, with their home cooked meals everyday. Sonata also goes above and beyond by providing external activities for the children, such as a weekly sports class and Spanish lessons, having such a variety in their week is amazing. Using the baby days app is a great way of communicating, seeing what has been eaten, how long they have napped, and any photos from the day. We are so lucky we found Sonata!
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Jessica
on 30/01/2026
Response by
Sonata
on 30/01/2026:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’ve loved watching your little one grow with us since he was a baby. It’s a joy to have him here, and we’re so glad you’re happy with everything we do. We feel very lucky to have your family with us!
Sonata has been looking after my 14 month old since she turned 1 in November. I cannot praise Sonata enough. My daughter is so excited at drop off she doesn’t look back. We’ve never had her crying, upset and not wanting to go. The updates on the baby days app are a great feature to the setting updating us throughout the day with feeding, Sleep times, nappy changes and the lovely update of photos. I am so so happy we decided to use Sonata and Happy Hearts Home it’s lovely to see all the children happy in the setting and excited to go. I love the weekly newsletter too which tells parents what they’re getting up to the following week, the book they are focusing on and also a menu of the food they’ll be having. It’s great. We’re just at the beginning of our journey but I already know my baby will be here in years to come. Thank you Sonata for caring so well for my baby. As a mum we always worry about leaving them in childcare I can honestly say I don’t have any worries leaving her here. Xxx
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Katie
on 28/01/2026
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Sonata
on 28/01/2026:
Thank you so much for your beautiful review — it truly means so much. I feel so lucky to care for your little one and love seeing her so happy and settled each day. Thank you for your trust and support, it’s a joy to be part of her journey 🤍
Our child has been attending Happy Hearts Home for over a year now.
We are very happy with the childminder. Happy Hearts Home provide full support and opportunity for development to our child. Children are constantly getting involved with various activities, learning new things and getting the best experience they can throughout the day.
Our child wants to go back everyday.
We strongly recommend it.
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Aivaras
on 25/01/2026
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Sonata
on 25/01/2026:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to us. Watching your child grow in confidence and enjoy coming each day is exactly why we love what we do. We’re so happy to be part of their learning journey and really appreciate your trust and recommendation 🤍
My nearly 2 year old daughter attends Happy Hearts Home and I could not recommend Sonata and her mum enough! They are amazing with her and I feel so comfortable when I drop her off knowing that she’s being left in a nurturing and happy environment. My little girl loves going, has so much fun and is fed like a queen! 😂 she is thriving in her development since being there. Best decision I made last year :) x
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Jade
on 23/01/2026
My daughter attends Happy Hearts Home and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Sonata and her mum are amazing with the children. They encouraged my daughter to use the potty when she started showing since and was potty trained just after her 2nd birthday.
I highly recommend as they go above and beyond. She even has Spanish lessons and sports lessons.
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May
on 23/01/2026
Sonata looked after our 3-year-old between April and September and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She was so warm, caring, and reliable, and our little one always felt safe and happy in her care. Every day was filled with fun and variety.
As parents, it was such a relief knowing he was in good hands, and the little updates we got from Sonata meant the world to us. We’d happily recommend her to any family — she gave our son a lovely home and we’re so grateful for all the kindness and care she showed him.
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Ellie
on 24/09/2025
Happy hearts home is the most wonderful childcare setting. My little boy had been here for almost 1 year now and I can’t fault them!
From the start, I felt reassured and that I could trust Sonata straight away. My little boy was instantly happy and comfortable, which made my decision an easy one. He settled straight away and loves all of the amazing enrichment they are offered! We get updates from an app which puts my mind at ease always. Everything from the toys, activities and food is just 10/10.
Communication is so clear and the care and support that goes into the child feels 100% genuine. I would recommend Happy Hearts Home to anyone, if your child is lucky enough to go to this setting, they will be a happy one.
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Ellis
on 14/06/2025
Response by
Sonata
on 14/06/2025:
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
It really means a lot to know that you’re happy with the care and support we provide. It’s a joy to look after your little one and be part of their early years journey. Thank you for trusting me – it’s truly appreciated! 🥰
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