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Sophia

Childminder in Bishops Stortford

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Last seen
13 Mar 2026
Updated
Mar 2026
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My Summary

Experienced Childminder, Calm, Structured Setting In Bishop’s Stortford

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello, I’m Alfonzina (known as Sophia to my families), an experienced registered childminder based in Bishop’s Stortford.

I provide a calm, nurturing and thoughtfully structured home-from-home environment where children feel secure, valued and genuinely cared for. My setting offers consistency and routine, helping children settle quickly and build confidence, independence and strong early foundations.

I follow the EYFS framework and tailor activities to each child’s stage of development and interests. Our days include outdoor play, local outings, creative activities, sensory experiences and early language development in a relaxed and supportive environment.

I pride myself on building strong, professional partnerships with parents through clear communication and well-established boundaries from the outset. I am registered to accept funded hours, tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers.

Families value my calm, organised approach and the consistency I provide.

I care for a well-balanced group of children, ensuring each child receives meaningful attention, encouragement and support throughout the day. My setting combines warmth with clear structure and professionalism, giving children stability and parents reassurance.

• Predictable routines that help children feel safe and settled
• Individualised support tailored to each child’s development
• Clear communication and professional boundaries
• A strong focus on confidence, resilience and independence
• High standards of organisation, safeguarding and care

Structured settling-in sessions and open communication ensure a smooth and reassuring start for every family.

If you are looking for a reliable, experienced and nurturing setting where your child will feel secure, supported and happy each day, please get in touch to discuss availability.

Funded places available (subject to eligibility).

My Experience

With over 20 years of childminding experience, I have cared for children aged 3 months to 9 years, including experience with twins.

As a mother of two grown daughters, I understand the importance of creating a warm, supportive and consistent environment where children feel safe, confident and happy.

My Qualifications

Ofsted registered
Paediatric First Aid trained
CACHE qualification in Childcare
Fully insured

My Availability

Full and part-time places available (subject to availability).

I also offer nursery and school drop-offs and pick-ups from:

• Richard Whittington Primary School
• Thorley Hill School

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your childcare needs and current availability.

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Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 03/03/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £8.90 per hour

Childminding from £8.90 per hour

Funding accepted

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Thorley Hill Primary School
  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Richard Whittington 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.

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Good
23 February 2023
A recent inspection highlights a nurturing childcare environment where children form strong bonds with their caregiver. The passionate approach promotes language development and independence, resulting in good overall progress. Children benefit from a range of experiences and a calm approach to behavior management. The report suggests further challenging children to extend their skills as an area for improvement. Overall, the inspection finds the childcare provision to be good across all areas.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
26 July 2017 - Good
8 June 2015 - Good
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  • Ofsted Certificate (added 30/10/2021)
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