Sonia
Childminder in Spelthorne (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2020 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 19 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
As a dedicated and experienced childminder, I provide a warm, welcoming, and home-from-home environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence. I am registered to care for up to 5 children, and with the support of my assistant, we can accommodate up to 7 children in total.
Our days are filled with a variety of fun, engaging, and educational activities designed to support each child’s individual development. From creative crafts and messy play to outdoor adventures and story time, I plan experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and social skills.
We love to spend time outdoors, and regularly take part in Forest School–inspired activities, helping children connect with nature and develop confidence through exploration and play.
I maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and included. I carry out regular observations and maintain learning journals to track each child’s progress and celebrate their achievements, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Working closely with parents and families is very important to me. I believe in open communication and partnership, offering support with routines, transitions, and any specific needs to ensure consistency between home and my setting.
My goal is to create a caring, stimulating, and happy space where children thrive and parents have complete peace of mind.
My Experience
I have over five years of experience working in nurseries, where I developed a strong understanding of early years education and child development. After having my own children, who are now six and four years old, I was inspired to start my own career in childminding. I hold a Degree in Child Psychology and a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, along with up-to-date Safeguarding and Welfare training, a DBS check, and a Paediatric First Aid certificate.
My Qualifications
Level 3 qualified in childcare, Childcare Psychology degree. Safeguarding and welfare diploma.
My Availability
I have availability for full time work childminding and babysitting.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
Full day 08:00 to 18:00 £70
Half day 08:00 to 12:30 £47
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 16/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 05/11/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Mrs Sonia Harbias (added 05/11/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 16/09/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder offers a loving, family-like environment with a variety of activities to support children's development. Parents praise the warm, patient approach and the home-from-home atmosphere. Children settle in well and form strong bonds, often missing the childminder on days off.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sonia. 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 daughter has been assisting to Sonia’s since she was 10 months old, she’s 4yo
Now she’s over there every half term, because we know she will be in good loving hands with friends
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Carolina
on 04/11/2025
I was thrilled to find that Sonia had a place for my son. She is such a lovely person and very good with children. She helped my son settling in with a lot of patience being warm and friendly. There are a variety of toys and activities that helped in development. It really is a home from home and my son enjoys being there ❤️
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Alex
on 23/10/2024
Sonia has been looking after our daughter coming up to a year now and has been great. She has provided a home away from home and has settled in so well. She is very convenient and accommodating for any last min request. Our daughter loves going to Sonia and we are at ease when our daughter is with Sonia.
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Hema
on 17/10/2024
my son has been with her for a year...he has learned a lot during this whole period...and he loves Sonia so much that on his days off he tells me that he misses her.... she is a real aunt! I recommend it from the bottom of my heart...it's the best choice for your child
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Alexa P
on 04/02/2024
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