Sonata
Childminder in Dartford (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
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
Parents consistently praise this childminder for providing exceptional, nurturing care in a safe and stimulating environment. Children eagerly attend and thrive through diverse activities including outdoor play, structured learning, and additional classes. Excellent communication, healthy home-cooked meals, and genuine dedication ensure children are happy, settled, and developing well.
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.
I have posted review previously but wanted to add more positive experience. My little girl has been with Sonata since Sept 2024 and will stay with her for another year becos Sonata is simply part of my daughter's life now! The care standard is beyond excellent, when I compare the type of care she is getting here to a mainstream nursery,the difference is massive! Variety of structured activities going on every day, focus on tailored child development, Spanish lessons, sports classes, daily outdoor sessions, plethora of updates through the day, healthy food options with loads of fruit and veg - this type of care is even better than I could have provided. Every day my little bun arrives without looking back and leave with beaming smile, waving her auntie Sonata goodbye. At home she excitedly reviews the pictures of activities she has done all day and tells us about it. The progress my daughter made in last 2 years is remarkable and I attribute it wholeheartedly to Sonata and her skills.
I can genuinely recommend Happy Hearts to any parent looking for reliable setting where your child will be happy and well cared for!
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Ema
on 22/05/2026
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Sonata
on 22/05/2026:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Ema! Your kind words mean the world to me. It’s an absolute joy having your daughter at Happy Hearts and watching her incredible progress. She is a massive part of our family here, and I’m so excited for another fantastic year together!
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
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