Sohaila
Childminder in London
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I am a professional and experienced early childcare practitioner who implements a variety of early years approaches to education. Throughout my long-term practice in the education field, I established huge range of resources to create a diverse creative curriculum. This will help me to provide a safe and stimulating environment in which children can play, learn and develop new skills. Through my setting, I support children and their families through changes, transitions and individual needs. In my setting all the meals are prepared freshly on the day, based on dietary needs.
My uniqueness within my setting is my reading corner which includes a huge and diverse range of story books that children immerse into and dive into the narratives. My main intention is to help students to develop a love for reading, become independent readers and explore their hidden reading skills. I myself enjoy the reading time the most to narrate stories to children, change the tone of my voice, slip into the different characters, raise schildren ’s curiosity.
A tiney home with easy transport links, access to a lovely local park, modernised library with breakfast club, and school pick ups service.
In my setting, I incorporate music, art and craft activities to encourage the development of children’s creativity and imagination.
My Experience
I completed my Bachelor at the University of Kabul in Teaching and worked as a High School teacher for many years.
After moving to Germany, I was working as a tutor, and part time Babysitter for 10 years.
Since coming to the UK, I have completed my level three Diploma as a Teaching assistant and worked in that field for two Years.
In 2015 I received my Diploma as an early years practitioner and have been working as a Childcarer since then.
Now, after being qualified as a Childminder, I am opening my own home nursery, registered with Tiney, an Ofsted-registered Childminding agency.
I am looking forward to do this for many more years.
My Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Teaching
Teaching Assistant level 3
Childcare Diploma level 2
Childminder certificate
My Availability
I am available full time, Mondays to Fridays from 7:30 am to 6pm.
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
My fees include breakfast, lunch (warm meal) and tea time.
Also twice a day snack time.
Water and milk are also provided by me.
Nappies and wipes need to be brought by parents.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Colegrave Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Francis' Catholic Primary School
My Documents
- DBS Check (issued 04/02/2023) May be out of date
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 03/09/2022)
- Other (added 26/03/2026)
- First Aid Certificate (issued 25/01/2025)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 03/09/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder provides a nurturing, engaging environment with diverse activities that foster children's development. Parents praise the warm, attentive care, nutritious meals, and regular updates. Children thrive, growing in confidence and social skills. The childminder's flexibility and professionalism are highly appreciated, making her highly recommended for reliable childcare.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sohaila. 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.
Hi. Sohaila thank you very much for your kind care for our son!
We started sending our son to Sohaila during a period when he was experiencing separation anxiety, and she was incredibly attentive and empathetic toward his feelings. Thanks to her warm and thoughtful care, he settled in very quickly and began to really enjoy his time with her.
He learned and enjoyed a wide variety of games, songs, and new words every day. He also had lovely opportunities to play and interact with other children, which helped him develop important social skills.
We saw wonderful progress in his independence. Although he needed help with meals at home, he soon learned to eat by himself and drink water from an open cup after attending Sohaila’s setting.
Whenever his clothes got dirty, she kindly lent clean outfits, and she also provided blankets and toys that helped him feel happy and secure.
Meals were another highlight — she often used vegetables from her garden, making it a healthy and educational environment.
On top of that, she was extremely flexible with scheduling, which was a huge help to us as parents. We couldn’t be happier with our choice, and we highly recommend Sohaila to any family looking for a caring, nurturing, and reliable childminder.
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Toshiya
on 11/02/2026
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Sohaila
on 11/02/2026:
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to me to hear that your son has felt happy, safe, and supported in my care. Watching him grow in confidence and independence has been such a joy. I’m very grateful for the trust you placed in me and for your kind recommendation. Wishing your family all the very best!
Sohaila
Sohaila has been an amazing childminder to our daughter Sara, who she has cared for since she was just 13 months old. From the very beginning, Sohaila created a warm, nurturing, and gentle environment where Sara felt completely at ease.
She provides a wide variety of engaging activities that have had a hugely positive impact on Sara’s development and learning. From indoor activities like painting, cooking to outdoor play in her garden—including messy play, water fun, and gardening. Sohaila also offers children forest school sessions, as well as regular trips to the park and library.
Sohaila offers nutritious meals and snacks, and maintains a lovely daily routine that Sara naturally adapted to—including nap times. The regular updates via the Tiney app were especially reassuring for us as first-time parents and helped us feel very connected to our daughter’s day.
We’ve watched Sara thrive in Sohaila’s care—she’s grown into a confident, happy, and curious little girl, and we truly believe Sohaila played a big role in that. We feel so lucky to have found her and are incredibly grateful for the care and love she has given our daughter. Thank you!
We wholeheartedly recommend Sohaila to any family looking for a nurturing, reliable and engaging childcare experience.
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Reenz
on 01/07/2025
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Sohaila
on 17/07/2025:
Dear Reenz,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review on Childcare.co.uk! I’m truly grateful for your kind words and the trust you’ve placed in me to care for your child. It means the world to know that my work is appreciated and that your family has had such a positive experience.
It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and your little one. Your support and feedback are incredibly encouraging and help me continue providing the best care possible.
Thank you again for your kindness and recommendation!
Warmest regards
Sohaila
Sohalia has been an incredible child minder for our daughter Mia over the past two years. From the very beginning, she provided a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where Mia felt completely at ease. The thought, care, and attention Sohalia has given to Mia’s development have been outstanding.
The range of activities she offers is varied, engaging, and perfectly suited to Mia’s age and interests, helping her grow in confidence, creativity, and social skills. Mia has always looked forward to her days with Sohalia, which is a true testament to the positive, stimulating environment she provides.
We’ve also been very impressed with the variety and balance of the meals and snacks offered—Sohalia has always been mindful of providing nutritious, enjoyable food that Mia genuinely loved.
It’s been such a joy to see how much Mia has grown and developed during her time with Sohalia, and we are truly grateful for the care and dedication she has shown. I would highly recommend Sohalia to any parent looking for a thoughtful, reliable, and caring child minder.
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A Khatun
on 30/06/2025
Response by
Sohaila
on 17/07/2025:
Dear A khatun,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star review and kind words on Childcare.co.uk. I’m truly touched by your appreciation—it means a great deal to know that the care I provide has made a positive impact on your family.
It’s been a joy to look after your little one, and I’m so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me. Knowing that you value the support, attention, and care I give truly inspires me to keep doing my best every day.
Thank you once again for your support and encouragement!
Warmest wishes
Sohaila
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