Sophia
Childminder in London: Hackney (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jul 2019 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 27 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Sophia and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder and qualified early years educator, based in Stoke Newington of London. I have a full time assistant working alongside me ‘Bella, who is also currently studying a maths degree part time. We are Happy, Positive and Nurturing people, and use our experience and creativity to create a high quality provision within my home. The setting is in a lovely bright and welcoming Converted Victorian property.
The setting provides a nurturing environment in which the child is considered an important individual. The overall aim is to create a safe and secure home from home which meets the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of every child.
A bit more about the setting:
The setting is a bright and airy space, which is well equipped and provides a safe, stimulating environment where children can enjoy growing into confident, independent and sociable young people. The setting has the aim of giving children opportunities to develop holistically alongside their friends. I use engaging activities and experiences, emphasising on individuality and child centred flexibility, adapting interests into planning, and finding innovative and exciting ways to deliver the curriculum (The seven areas of Learning and Development).
At the setting I provide three meals a day and snacks based on a healthy and nutritious diet. Most of the food provided will be organic and locally sourced were possible.
There will be lots of opportunity for messy play and expressive arts and design, as previous to joining the sector of working with children and families, my subject was Art and design, to which I still very much enjoy. Bella also provides Spanish sessions during group time.
Communication and Language and Mathematics are prioritised in a practical way in all play activities. Promoting and encouraging children's learning through play, having them think for themselves and supporting sustained shared thinking, as part of their individual learning development growth.
There is a selection of parks super close to the setting where children who attend can have access to nature, providing the opportunity to and accommodating physical exercise and exploration of the natural environment outdoors.
My Experience
I have over 9 years of experience in working with children. Before opening the setting in September of 2019, I provided arts and crafts sessions at a private nursery and later became a practitioner, where my art sessions turned into a four years stay, with the responsibility of 7 key Children, covering transitions, from settling in, to school readiness. Within these years I also became qualified as an early years educator.
My Qualifications
Cache Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma.
Level 4 QCF Award qualification Social care with Children and families.
Training in:
Pediatric First Aid
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for early years settings.
Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection.
Delivering the EYFS.
My Availability
Childcare services opens from 8.00am until 6.00pm Monday to Thursday. Flexibility available.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £12.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
My fees include healthy balanced diet meals, snacks and high quality provision.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Betty Layward Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Grasmere Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Princess May Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Newington Green Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Matthias Church of England 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.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 18/07/2020)
- First Aid Certificate (added 18/07/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/07/2020)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sophia . 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.
We were recommended Sophia, My son was with Sophia at her home setting for 4 months the only reason we left was because we moved from the area, He was one year old when he started. Sophia and Bella really made us feel comfortable, so much attention was given to Albert he was always so happy with them. Sophia was so kind, thoughtful and had so many different activities for the kids, I believe my sons developments were partly down to Sophia and Bella and the other kids at the setting. She had a WhatsApp with me and my partner and updated us each day with his naps and timings, she made sure any specific nap requests etc were sorted. Any concerns we had she made sure to reassure us and was honestly so professional with everything she did. Genuinely so sad to of moved from the area, the first thing we thought was that we need to find another childcare option that’s just as good. All the meals and snacks were freshly prepared and the setting was always so clean and organised. We would quietly go up the stairs and see him playing and so happy! Thank you Sophia and Bella Top class 👌🏻
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Thomas
on 22/08/2024
Our daughter has been with Sophia & Bella since she was 4 months old and she had the best time with them. She laughed, developed her curiosity and grew up a lot thanks to amazing activities and proper care. She received so much attention & love. I felt so relieved leaving her in the AM knowing she was in great hands and was truly happy to be there. Their sense of creativity is also amazing with lots of fun activities. i couldn’t recommend them more ❤️.
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Jade
on 28/06/2024
Sophia was our daughter's childminder since she was 8 months, and we couldn't have felt luckier to get a spot. We sought a safe, nurturing environment and Sophia's setting went above and beyond our expectations. The setting is a loving and gentle space with a small lovely mix of children. Unlike nurseries and childcare centres, this feels like a little home from home. Plus, Sophia provides what we working parents can't— nutritious and varied cooked meals daily, messy play and crafts activities, outdoor play, and soft indoor play. I always felt our daughter was in a safe pair of hands, Sophia is incredibly professional and communicative. Plus, a babysitter who your child knows well is super helpful. My daughter loves them, and we've felt so good knowing she is loved and cared for in return. We only wish she could stay longer.
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sallym_
on 11/01/2024
Our daughter was under Sophia Lewis's care from October 2022 to April 2023, and the experience was truly outstanding. Sophia combines professionalism with a warm, nurturing approach, ensuring each child's needs are met with thoughtful care. Her setting is a haven of creative learning and safe exploration, where our daughter thrived both indoors and in the delightful local playgrounds. Sophia's emphasis on varied, nutritious meals and a curriculum that fosters all developmental areas is commendable. Her adept use of real-time communication kept us informed and engaged in our child's daily adventures. Most importantly, our daughter formed a deep, joyful bond with Sophia, a testament to the exceptional, tailored care she provides. We wholeheartedly recommend Sophia to any parent seeking a loving, skilled, and attentive childminder.
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Styliano
on 18/12/2023
Our little one has been with Sophia and Bella for more than two years and we couldn’t have wished for better caregivers during their formative years. Sophia and Bella are both so wonderful, responsible and thoughtful, providing excellent, child specific, nurturing care with a gentle approach. They do so much with the space at the setting, whilst also making sure the children get plenty of time outside every day in one of the many local playgrounds. The food is excellent, varied and nutritious. Safety of the children is always considered to allow for explorative play within a safe environment. They are always thinking of new activities and tasks, guided by and building on the children’s interests, to develop all kinds of developmental skills and learning, tailored to the child and their individual needs and within the EYFS curriculum and beyond. Communication is excellent in person and via the app. I really appreciated knowing in real time about food, naps and toileting as well as seeing wonderful pictures of all the fun they were having. Our child has so much fun every day and has formed a real bond with both Sophia and Bella.
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Poppy
on 21/08/2023
Our daughter had a wonderful time being looked after by Sophia and Bella at The Setting. Every single time we dropped off and collected, the children were happy and engaged in interesting play or activities. Sophia takes the children out on a daily basis. In terms of food, our daughter was clearly eating well and enjoying the food and snacks.
One of the things we liked especially was the sensory play that Sophia created and prepared. An example of this is messy play with spaghetti, homemade play dough or flour. Our daughter absolutely loved it.
We always received pictures daily of the activities.
Couldn't recommend highly enough
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Anna
on 05/09/2022
From the first moment I’ve been to meet Sophia and to see her place I knew she’s the one I would love to look after my baby and also I knew that’s the right and perfect place for Deniz to be.She’s an amazing childminder with experience which this for me it’s very important,very kind and sweet with all the babies it was obvious that this is her passion and she loves what she’s doing.Her place is a mini nursery you find everything there all kind of interesting toys and also she knows how to entertain them with lots of activities.What impressed me the most is that after being so busy with them she also makes time to cook organic and healthy food. Unfortunately during Deniz settling period we had a family emergency and we have to travel.I will try my luck again when we coming back even if I know she might not have any spaces available but I must say Deniz and I loved her and Bella so we hope and pray to see them again.
I highly recommend Sophia&Bella
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Adina
on 22/02/2022
Sophia and Bella are wonderful and very professional at looking after babies and toddlers. Jasper was 15 months when he started here and he really grew and enjoyed each time he went. The only reason we had to leave is because we are moving to Essex. I highly recommend.
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Georgie
on 20/09/2021
Before our daughter, who was 7 months old at the time, started with Sophia and Bella, we talked to and visited several childminders - but it was only when we stepped into Sophia's setting that we felt we had found a place we could trust.
Sophia and Bella are kind, generous and patient; so much care is put into kids' development and needs. Because our daughter started so young, they were instrumental in helping us with weaning (made easier by the amazing food on offer); because she was born during the pandemic, they were the ones helping her socialise with other babies and toddlers for the first time. Today, our almost one year old eats everything in her sight and is a super-social toddler; I have no doubt Sophia and Bella helped her get there.
We only spent a short time with Sophia and Bella before leaving London - and we left knowing their care would be difficult to replicate. They have made a huge difference in our daughter's life and ours: it's thanks to their care that we know what to look for in the future.
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Bojana
on 25/08/2021
First things first, we couldn't have found a better childminder and are lucky and more than happy that we found Sophia. Right from the beginning our baby girl felt at home and in no time she was super excited to make her way to Sophia's home in the morning for a day of fun and games. Our baby was pretty small when we were first started (7 months) so we were obviously apprehensive about leaving her with someone else for a day, but it couldn't have gone smoother and Sophia helped us as parents enormously to feel comfortable and secure.
Sophia's calm demeanour makes it easy for baby as well as parents to feel relaxed and settle in. She provides a great setting and does plenty of fun activities with the little ones. At first we thought that not having access to a garden might be an issue but Sophia brings out the kids regularly and often and having Butterfield Green just around the corner is definitely a plus. Also, if it weren't for Sophia, we might have missed out on some important milestones that our baby reached; but now we know that her first word was 'ball'.
Thanks to the famly app, parents are always informed on everything that happens throughout the day and in the evening Sophia even shares pictures with all parents which is great. We recently relocated to another country so sadly had to say goodbye to Sophia, Bella who is equally great with the kids and all the little ones who had quickly become a cherished part of our lives. We know that our baby will miss her and so will we.
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Benedett
on 06/04/2021
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