Sonia
Childminder in Three Rivers
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Female Member since Jan 2012 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 20 Dec 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Sonia and I am a qualified Ofsted Childminder (12 years) with 20 years secondary school teaching behind me. I live with my husband James and our two sons (16 and 14). We have a clean and spacious home with a lovely climbing frame in our garden and open plan downstairs area for the children to play and learn in. I intend to provide childcare which incorporates play and education, with a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors.
Our home is situated on the Byewaters Estate close to the Croxley and Watford Business Parks. The Estate backs onto the Croxley common moor offering exciting walks and an opportunity to bring education outside.
My Experience
As a geography teacher and previous head of department I have a wealth of experience within the education system. I can provide tuition to older children up to GCSE and A level.
For younger children, I provide a fun and creative way of learning with a learning focus that can be linked to the Early Years Foundation. I have also joined the local childminding association in Croxley Green, who actively share ideas and organise trips out for the children either locally or to local attractions such as the model village.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Home-based Childcare 2013
Paediatric First Aid 2023
Safe guarding 2024
20 Years Teaching experience KS3-5
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver leader
PGCE Geography
Degree Geography BSc Hons
Grade 8 piano
My Availability
I offer all year round or term time care opening hours are Monday- Thursday 7.30- 5.30pm and an early finish on Fridays at 4pm.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interest.
Currently spaces- 1 full time space from January 2026
2 full time spaces from August 2026
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
I will speak to you directly about these during your enquiries but are similar to those in the local area.
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 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
- UK Passport [DELETED] (added 18/12/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
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.
Sonia is an incredible childminder for our daughter, who has been with her since she was 9 months old. Sonia is reliable, flexible and clearly passionate about what she does. Every day is filled with fun, engaging activities that keep the children learning and entertained.
Since starting with Sonia, our daughter has made amazing progress - she's picked up lots of new words, gained confidence, and is genuinely excited to go each day. Sonia creates a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children thrive. We feel so lucky to have found her and we can't recommend Sonia enough!
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Hannah
on 25/04/2025
My 2 children started with Sonia at the start of the year, having moved from a nursery setting. I was very nervous at first but Sonia eased any nerves from day one and we never looked back. Sonia is so amazing in her approach and the children felt very comfortable in her company, it was a home away from home for them. They regularly went on outdoor adventures, to soft-play or playgroup and Sonia spend time with them on their development too.
As parents trusting someone else to care for your children takes a-lot, but we knew they were safe and happy and received regular updates & photos through the day.
Any child who goes to her is very lucky and in the best of hands.
The only reason the children don’t attend anymore is because we moved out the area; I wish we could have taken Sonia with us. She really is one of a kind!
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Laura
on 30/11/2024
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Sonia
on 30/11/2024:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure and privilege working to look after your children and I wish you all the very best in your new home x
My children are always asking to go back to Sonia for a visit, for babysitting or just to say Hi.
Sonia looked after my little boy when he was 1 year old for a year and then again during Covid period when he was 4. She always had some trips and activities planned and provided socialising and lots of fun for the children. She is sensitive to their needs and if they need a quiet day, they have a day of rest. She is very attentive to the children and can listen and talk with them for hours, however, leads them to independence.
She is always upbeat, fun and always with positive attitude.
My son is now 6 and with his sister absolutely loves coming back for at hock care. I was very lucky to meet Sonia these 5 years ago and mainly my children had been lucky for such a lovely role model in their life’s.
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Zdenka
on 09/02/2022
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