Dr Kaniz
Childminder in Altrincham
My Summary
About Me
Strong family background: I am a caring, calm and responsible mother of two children who attend local state grammar schools. I have a professional background in medicine and a PhD in Biological Sciences, and my husband is a neurosurgeon, giving our family a strong understanding of health, child development, wellbeing, hygiene and safety.
Safe and nurturing environment: I aim to provide a warm, welcoming home-from-home where every child feels happy, safe, valued, respected and included.
Whole-child wellbeing: What makes my setting different is my special focus on supporting children’s physical, emotional, social and overall wellbeing.
Mindfulness, meditation and yoga: I will offer age-appropriate yoga, simple meditation and mindfulness activities in a fun and child-friendly way to promote concentration, emotional awareness, confidence, self-regulation and a sense of calm.
Learning and healthy development: Children will enjoy learning through play, creative activities, outdoor experiences and healthy lifestyle activities, encouraging curiosity, confidence and independence.
My passion for childminding: I genuinely enjoy caring for children and supporting their development, helping them grow into confident, kind, mindful and well-rounded individuals.
My Experience
I am a mother of two children, giving me many years of personal experience in caring for, supporting and guiding children through different stages of their development. My professional background in medicine and PhD in Biological Sciences have also given me a strong understanding of health, wellbeing, hygiene, safety and child development.
I have over 20 years’ experience practising meditation and yoga, which I will use appropriately within my childcare setting through simple, age-appropriate mindfulness, meditation and yoga activities.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Emergency First Aid at Work
Safeguarding Children
My Availability
Opening Days: Monday - Friday
Opening Times: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Extended Hours: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Before school: 7:00 am – 8:45 am
After school: 3:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Before and after school service with drop off and pick up are available for Bollin Primary School
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
From £8.50/hour, Full day: £70, Half day: £40, Wrap around service: from £40
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bollin Primary School
My Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 05/09/2026)
- DBS Check (added 13/08/2026)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Dr Kaniz. 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.
Incredibly caring, patient, professional and welcoming. It’s clear that she genuinely love what she do and always put the children’s happiness, safety and development first. Most importantly, we have complete trust in them, which gives us real peace of mind when we’re at work.
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Ahmed
on 18/09/2026
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Dr Kaniz
on 18/09/2026:
Dear Ahmed, thank you so much for your lovely words. It truly means a lot to me to know that you feel happy and confident leaving your child in my care. Your trust and support are greatly appreciated. ❤️
"We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder for our 2-year-old. Leaving your child with someone can be hard, but from day one, we felt completely safe—it almost feels like dropping them off with a caring doctor who pays attention to every little detail.The environment is always exceptionally clean, organized, and safe. The childminder is incredibly supportive, patient, and attentive to our child's daily needs and development. Our little one is always happy to go and comes home with a big smile. We truly appreciate the dedication, warmth, and high standards of care provided here. Highly recommended to any parent looking for peace of mind!"
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