Rahima Begum's Reviews
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4.98 out of 5
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The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. She is described as caring, professional, and flexible, providing a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for children. Parents appreciate the regular updates and photos sent throughout the day. Many note their children's happiness and developmental progress while in her care. The childminder is praised for her patience, kindness, and ability to create a home-like atmosphere that fosters learning and socialization.
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Below are the latest reviews for Rahima Begum. 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.
Rahima has looked after my son for 3 months and I would like to thank you enormously for the love and care you have given to him in the short time you have looked after him. He is always settled and is happy to stay, he is very active and Rahima always find ways to stimulate him throughout the day. I would highly recommend you to other parents :)
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on 10/01/2025
Rahima has been an excellent childminder for our little boy, he would run in happy and excited to be there. She was patient and kind and really built a strong connection with him. He would do interesting and varied activities, including plenty of outdoor time. Highly recommended.
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FWP
on 22/11/2023
Rahema took good care of my 2 year old for 3months . He was sad to have moved on and said he had a good time with Rahema.
Rahema was flexible and helped me in a tough spot . I never felt concerned he was getting anything other than good solid childcare.
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Laura
on 04/07/2023
Our daughter has been going to Rahima's home for almost 4 months now and we consider ourselves very lucky to have found her. Rahima is very warm and loving towards the children in her care - she seems genuinely pleased to see our daughter and our daughter loves going there too. Our daughter is almost 1 and a half and it's clear that her development is improving due to being at Rahima's home - she comes back with new words and actions that we haven't taught her. We get photos sent and we can see that there is a never-ending supply of toys and activities being made available. They also get taken to the park for picnics and to feed the ducks. Rahima's home is spacious and immaculately clean. She only has a small group of children, which we have found helps with not getting lots of sickness that nurseries and larger childminder groups seem to suffer from. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rahima to any parent.
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Angela
on 28/06/2023
My daughter has been going to Rahimas for a little over 6 months now. Her language and expressions are developing really well due to the exposure and interaction with the many activities that Rahima covers. My daughter settled very quickly and really enjoys seeing Rahima. Rahima is also very flexible with timings and has helped me a lot with providing on the day childcare when I need it. We continue to enjoy this level of childcare.
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Marwa
on 19/07/2022
My 1 year old daughter spent 2 weeks with Rahima for emergency childcare. I was very worried about how my daughter would settle but from the first day she was very happy. Rahima is warm and friendly and clearly extremely good with children. If we lived closer I wouldn't hesitate to use her as our permanent childminder but sadly we are too far away.
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on 03/09/2021
My daughter has been with Rahima since she was only 9 months old. The promotion of play and learning ensures my daughter (now 23 months old) is constantly gaining new knowledge from the range of educational and fun activities she is exposed to at Rahima's. Rahima is very flexible, understanding, considerate and pays great attention to the children in her care. I would recommend her as a minder of choice.
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Foye
on 24/03/2021
Rahima is an excellent childminder and has been looking after our baby since she was 4 months old (now 7 months). As a first time mum I was nervous about our daughter being away, especially not having socialised much with other children due to lockdown. But being with Rahima has helped her develop and grow curious - she loves playing with toys and the other children, and the setup at Rahima’s is safe, extremely clean and intimate so we feel reassured she’s in the best place. Rahima sends photos throughout the day so we know how our daughter is getting on. She also adapts the care to meet our needs, giving our baby bottled milk to begin with and now helping on our weaning journey. Would highly recommend!
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JessicaB
on 09/02/2021
We are so happy with Rahima looking after our 1 year old daughter.
Rahima’s is very professional, her house is spotless, she has lots of toys, and does lots of activities with our daughter that really help with her development. Rahima also sends pics through the day which we really enjoy receiving.
I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Blair H
on 30/11/2020
Our son started with Rahima when he was 6 months old, he is now 9 month old and we couldn’t be more happy. She is very professional and confident and as first time parents she reassured us from the day we met her. Her house is large and full of toys and she organises tones of activities for the children to play and learn together (the spaghetti plate sharing or the Halloween outfits were the highlight!). She sends us photos very regularly and from what we see our son seems to really enjoy his day there!
Rahima is also very good at communicating when things need adjustments (food, sleep) which is very helpful.
We would recommend her without a doubt
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Lauren
on 18/11/2020
My son started going to Rahima's during the Coronavirus lockdown, as I am a keyworker and had to return to work after my maternity leave came to an end. My son had grown very attached to me during this period as he was unable to see anyone other than me and his dad for quite some time. At first, he found it very difficult to be away from me but Rahima was always so helpful, supportive and so so patient with him (and me!). Now, he has really grown to love going to her house and I have never felt worried or unsure about leaving him there. Even though it took him some time to settle, as a first time mum, it has been a great experience and I know he really loves being there now. He enjoys being around the other children and I know that he is happy and safe with Rahima and her family. I would thoroughly recommend Rahima.
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JudeM
on 07/07/2020
My daughter is with Rahema everyday since she is 4 months until now, 14 months and my daughter is happy every morning to be dropped off at Rahema's house. Her house is sparkling clean and baby proof, she has a lot of toys and organised several times messy plays when the weather was good. She regularly sends photos to me of my daughter clearly having a load of fun. I feel reassured that my baby girl likes her a lot as she also knows she will meet with her baby friends too. I would definitely recommend Rahema, you can contact if you need.
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MarieA
on 06/07/2020
Rahima has been looking after my son for 9 months now and he is very happy going to her and I am very pleased to see how he has developed in this time! He separates from me at ease in the mornings and is always happy to go to Rahima’s house. Rahima has a wide variety of toys and activities in her house which my son enjoys. She always keeps me updated with what my son has done during the day through photos and on going verbal communication. Rahima also provides healthy meals and snacks to my son through the day. I leave for work every day knowing my son is in a happy, safe and caring environment. I would definitely recommend Rahima for her brilliant childminding services!
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Jannat
on 29/10/2019
She is a Professional all the way! Friendly, calm, her house immaculate, tidy, cosy, staffed (what is important to us). My daughter is just 4 months here and she went thoughtful, tidy, learning, respectful and calm. We saw she is growing healthy and happy. We are very recommend her.
Thank you Rahima. 😊
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Gabby80
on 28/09/2019
My Daughter is in Rahima's childcare from few weeks and I am extremely satisfied.
Her house is immaculate full of toys colouring books, games suitable for all ages with a outdoor space with swings slide etc.She is very kind ,polite and cooperative. For me best part is that my child is happy is enjoying with her which is relief for me and i have no strees thinking if my daughter its ok so overall i am very pleased and i will definitely recommended
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Arvinte
on 31/08/2019
Today is my daughter Ivy’s last day at Rahima’s, and I feel my heart breaking as I write this. My heart breaks because I know Ivy will be devastated when I pick her up for the last time this afternoon. I don’t believe there are any words good enough or that would do justice to describe how utterly wonderful and amazing Rahima has been for the last 2.5years.
Rahima has looked after Ivy full time while I have had to return to work and there has never been a moment that I have had to worry or wonder if I had done the right thing leaving Ivy with Rahima for the whole day, every day. Rahima provides a lovely and secure environment with amazing toy and activity facilities and regular updates about Ivy and her progress. Ivy was only 4 months old when she first started at Rahima’s and has grown up to be a very happy, articulate, chatty and polite toddler, who is happy to share toys and play with other children. Ivy is an only child, so being brought up in a family environment with other children was very important to us. We wanted Ivy to learn to interact, share and play with other children while benefiting from a home-like environment. Rahima and her family welcomed Ivy into their home and looked after her as if she was their own, for which I will be forever grateful.
If we were not moving away from London I would have loved for Ivy to continue at Rahim’s until she had to go to school, and even then, probably would have wanted her to be with Rahima before and after school. We will all miss Rahima and her family, and cannot recommend her home and childminding services enough.
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EmilieT
on 23/08/2019
I'm very happy with Raheema, she's very caring, has a well equipped setting with a great outdoor space with suitable toys for all ages. My baby started with her when she was 10 months old and quickly got used to. When I pick her up often baby's seem to have so much fun she doesn't look like she wants to come home with me.😊 I can absolutely recommend Raheema.
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Reka
on 08/05/2019
My Daughter is in Rahima s childcare since few months and I am extremely satisfied.her house is immaculate and she is very kind and co operative.she send me regular updates abt my child and for me best part is my child is happy n enjoying with her which is relief for me.
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on 02/05/2018
Rahima is very good, polite and professional at her job. Her house is in an immaculate condition. I'm very happy that I found her :)
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on 25/12/2017
Rahima is a diligent, professional, caring Childminder. Our 20month old son is always pleased to see ‘Hima’ (as he calls her) and is clearly happy in the company of the other children that she looks after. He is developing into a highly active and chatty toddler and Rahima seems to be taking this all in her stride. We would definitely recommend her.
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on 17/11/2017
After two unsuccessful childminders, Rahima has been excellent. I definately recommend Rahima to everyone.
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on 27/09/2017
Rahima has been childminding my 25 months old daughter. I have been extremely happy with the care she has received. Rahima is warm and friendly, she seems always kind, calm and patient and her home is clean, homely, well organised and my daughter has great fun playing with all the toys and other children.
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on 25/09/2017
Rahima started looking after our daughter when she was 4 months old, (she is almost 9 months now) as I had to return to work and my partner worked full time and it has been the best decision we ever made.
I dont feel any guilt over leaving our daughter with Rahima while I work, as our daughter is so very happy in her care. Rahima is extremely professional and carring and my daughters development is wonderfully encouraged and monitored to bring out the best in her. I know our daughter is happy at Rahimas as she wants to stay longer rather than come home, which is a true picture of how happy she is in Rahimas care.
Rahima sends me regular updates which not only brightens up my day but also helps me understand what my daughter does all day while I am in the office. I dont feel like I am missing out. My daughters interaction with Rahima, her family and the other children has helped her not be shy and be confident to play with others no matter where we are. It has also helped to make sure that my daughter is not fixated on 'mummy only'.
I honestly cannot recommend Rahima enough - as mentined earlier in my review, the best chidcare decision we have made is to leave her in Rahimas care while we go to work. We have a truly happy little girl.
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EmilieT
on 17/08/2017
Rahima has been looking after our son since I returned to work from maternity leave early this year and we are very pleased with the care she gives. Our boy is always clean and happy, we had the first review of his development and it's fantastic. The pictures Rahima shares not only brings me peace of mind but also shows she's doing lots with him and he's enjoying it.
Rahima: thank you so much:)
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on 17/04/2017
Rahima is such an excellent childminder. She is polite and diciplined with my child who has been with her since he was 2 years old. She has a very spacious place and it is also clean and tidy with back garden, full of play things, learning materials in one room. My son is so happy with her. I feel very secured when I leave my child with her. She treats my son as her own son. She is very flexible with the time I need her to take care of my son. I would recommend you to see her for your children.
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on 20/07/2016
She is very lovely. My daughter always happy when I take to Rahima! Sometimes she send me photos about my daughter when she is playing, eating, everything.
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Richard
on 02/06/2016
Rahima looks after my 3 year as and when I need and he enjoyed his last visit which he kept talking about for hours after I had picked him up he really enjoyed going to the park and playing with the other children I have no worries when I leave him with rahima as I know he's safe. I'd recommend her to anyone that needs a good childminder thanks for everything rahima
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on 28/05/2016
Rahima is been looking after my son for 4 months now and both me and my husband feel happy by the care that she is providing to him. Our son is learning new activities while staying with Rahima and he never wants to leave when the time comes to pick him up.
We are happy to recommend her as a childminder to anyone who is seeking a great childminder for their children.
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Anastasi
on 04/01/2016
My daughter has been with Rahima since she was 6months old. She turns 4years in a week! This is surely testament to what a great childminder Rahima is.
She is like a second mum to my daughter. She shows great interest in my child, her learning, development and is always there to offer advice.
Rahima supported and offered advice when my baby was teething, she encouraged her milestones such as walking, talking, writing and toilet training. I could not have done it without her support. Having no family, except my husband n daughter, it is a godsend that she is in our lives, as she has truly helped to raise our daughter!
She encourages learning and my daughter is always bringing home pages letters of the alphabet, numbers, pictures she has made. She learnt how to write her name at age 2.5 yrs, thanks to Rahima. She could count to 20 at an early age....again testament to hw Rahima encourages learning!
Not forgetting her husband, assistant who contributes and supports her. My daughter loves them all.
As a first time mum..going back to work when my baby was 6 months old...was hard, but Rahima has put me at total ease. I have 100% confidence in her and her assistant. My daughter is happy and comfortable being with her and she loves her 2nd family....i call her Nura's daymother, coz that is exactly what she is ....her 2nd mother......she has a loving and caring nature towards the children.
I don't know what we would do without her! Thank you, amu!!
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tougeda
on 11/09/2015
Rahima is a wonderful childminder, My daughter Melodie is really happy to go with her when she comes to pick her up from school.
Rahima propose lots of activities and help for her homework.
We are really impressed and would recommend her deeply to all parents.
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Valerie
on 04/06/2015
Hi,
Rahima is been looking after my daughter for last 3 months and she is been wonderful. My daughter is learning new activities while she is with Rahima and she is quite settled in.
All together I am very happy and would recommend anyone to her.
Thanks.
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waistde1
on 04/05/2015
I took my daughter out of a different childminder and started sending her to Rahima about 2 months ago. My daughter will be 3 in May and at the old childminder's, she wasn't going out or doing any activities and her progress had plateaued. Rahima is completely different to the previous childminder. My daughter does activities every day, brings home things that she's made, she goes on day trips and is encouraged to practice her writing.
Rahima is a fantastic childminder and she cares about the children so much. She maintains an excellent relationship with parents and my daughter enjoys going to Rahima's everyday. When I'm at work, I'm confident that my daughter is being looked after brilliantly and that she's being encouraged to be the best that she can be. My only regret is that I didn't find Rahima earlier!
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NatalieC
on 07/04/2015
My 3 boys go to rahima when I need them watching and they never want to leave and always asks when are they going again, which as a parent is lovely to know that they have a great time at rahimas.
Her home is lovely and has plenty to do for all ages of children.and I've also heard from my 2 eldest boys rahimas garden is the best...
I would highly recommended this childminder.
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on 07/01/2015
This was going to be my daughter’s first childminder so as a parent I was quite apprehensive to leave her. Once I met Rahima, I realised how dedicated and caring she was. She has a lovely clean home and areas for the children to play in.
My daughter took a little while to settle in as she has always been a clingy baby but now is much better and I feel confident when I Ieave her that she is in safe hands and will be well looked after.
Rahima keeps me updated regularly about how her day was and I get sent pictures of her days. She seems happy and content and has even made friends there! Being around other children and attending regular toddler day groups, she has become more confident being around new people and I am very pleased with her progress.
Rahima is doing a fantastic job with my daughter and I am grateful with how flexible she is around my busy life! I would certainly recommend her to my friends and family.
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on 03/12/2014
Rahima is a fantastic childminder who is 100% competent in doing her job. She has provided a home away from home experience from my two daughters and i can't ask anymore of her. My girls are happy, relaxed and comfortable. She takes my 3 year old to school whilst my 2 year old also gets the advantage of going to toddler play groups on a regular basis - The best part is that i get to see how much fun they've had from the beautiful pictures she sends to me while i'm at work. I've been impressed by how clean and tidy her house is, as well as the variety of toys available to the children in her care.
My girls can now speak better, pronouns words, draw and started to write letters on their own. It gives me great joy to see them developing in the ways i have hoped they would all in a short period of time! She provides food which my children loves and you can tell she genuinely loves children.
I made the right choice and my mind is at peace every time i drop my kids to her because i know they going to be fine... I feel fortunate to have found a caring, kind, calm, passionate and competent childminder in Rahima and i would recommend her to any parent who is looking for the best care for their children.
I'm very happy, my children are happy and i have seen all the children in her care happily and safely engaged. They always look forward to going there and learning new and exciting things in the mist of other children.
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Liz
on 24/11/2014
I wish to commend Rahima for the easy and quick approach she accorded us when we needed her services towards our six months daughter. We found her to really be the kind of lady we would trust with our baby at that age on our first meeting.
Rahima,not only is she trust worth,she is very flexible to our changing work patterns too, depicting professionalism in her work above all.
Stephen and Mildred
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on 01/11/2014
My son was settled straight away from the day he went for a trial up to the day he left, Rahima house is very clean and organised there are a verity of toys for all ages. I found my sons development got stronger the more he was there. As I had to go back to work I would be missing my son doing certain things,I appreciated Rahima sending me pictures and showing me my sons development when he was with her, this really impressed me and I was truly grateful for it. I will defiantly be using Rahima for the future and would advice parents to go and see her.
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MrsDHowe
on 20/09/2014
As my daughters first childminder, Rahima has been wonderful with her settling in. She is always very happy and smiling when I drop and pick her up. Rahimas home is very spacious and has a lot of toys and activities which my daughter loves!
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on 04/04/2013
I found Rahima very flexible when organising hours for my daughter, and after a difficult start as it was the first time I'd ever left her, with Rahima's help she has settled well and is happy. Rahima has a very clean home, lots of toys and safe environment, and has a gentle kind manner.
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on 30/03/2013
Rahima has done a really good job for my kids. Her house is clean and vibrant . Lots of toys which my children loved. Best of all Rahima is a very kind person. Thank you Rahima for making us feel safe.
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