Zainab92
Childminder in Bolton (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2010 Last Updated Apr 2021 Last Login 23 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Fully accredited for 2 and 3 and 4 year old funding!
I am 53 years old, married and have 6 children.I am ofsted registered childminder and an Early Years Professional .i am a qualified primary Teacher.I speak 5 languages. I love kids. I used to work as a teacher but due to having my little ones I choose for a carrier change and decided to care for kids at home.I have been minding for 11 years now and find it very rewarding. My training and experience as a teacher give me the great advantage of knowing how to plan activities, see the individual needs of children and be able to help them progress in their development in a homely and friendly environment.I have lots of experience looking after little babies as well as toddlers.I have experience with autism and am trained in it and I have also lots of experiences with special needs. I love different cultures and my house is open to anyone. I work as a team with an assistant and my daughter in law who is also a registered child minder. I can look after up to 11 children at a time. We are all suitable to work with children and have passed an enhanced criminal record check.
I have 2 large play rooms and 1 large tv/play room. We also have a large play area outside that is fully secured, and we are close to 2 local parks.
My Experience
I got awarded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
I have of course many years of experience raising my own kids. Further did I work many years as a primary teacher .I worked as an ESOL teacher, teaching English to speakers of other languages. I am very good with children, and know how to meet their needs and how to set up ILP's ( individual learning plans) I do regular assessments of the children I care for and always try to keep them interested and excited. I provide many activities aimed at all different ages, and always try to make every day a fun day!
I hold a special diploma in understanding childrens development through their drawings/paintings and am specialised in children with behavioural problems.
I treat every child that comes here as a part of the family, and the children do feel at home after a while. We create a very loving and homely environment in which each child can blossom and learn.
My Qualifications
I am a fully trained and qualified primary teacher. I also have experience with the younger age group of 0-6 years old, which makes me fully EYFS qualified. I Have much experience with babies and very young children and love looking after them.
I am a qualified child minder registered with Ofsted.
QTS and EYP.
Understanding Autism level 2
I hold a certificate of Cambridge for ESOL.
I am a qualified pediatric first aider.
Safeguarding children level 1
Safeguarding children level 2
Developing EYFS course
Observation assessment & recording workshop
Developing EYFS workshop
SEN
Celebrating Outdoors course
Food Allergy Awareness for childcare level 2
Food Safety and Hygiene level 2
My Availability
My working hours are flexible and open to discussion. I work every day including evenings and weekends. I am able to give overnight care for up to 2 children.
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| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £5.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Fees are very reasonable. Where possible I will apply for funding for the parents.
Parents of some 2 year olds ( depending on income) and 3 year old can apply for 15 hours of funding.
Fees vary upon times and hours for the provided care needed.
Fees include;
Breakfast
lunch
dinner
(Special dietary requirements might not be included, nor is baby food)
we can provide pick up/drop off service where possible
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Blackshaw Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Clarendon Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sunning Hill Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bolton School Boys' Division
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Bolton School Girls' Division
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 04/11/2023)
Reviews
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I initially had high hopes for Iris’s childcare setting, but my experience left me deeply concerned about professionalism, communication, and safeguarding standards.
On 18 November 2024, I left my 1-year-old daughter in Iris’s care for a settling-in session. I dropped her off at 9:00 am and picked her up around 11:00/11:30 am. During this time, I made six calls to Iris, and my sister called three times as well. Despite having two assistants working with her and keeping her phone on loud—as I had observed during my visit when she took a call while showing me around—Iris did not answer or acknowledge my attempts to contact her. A simple response, such as a quick text or instructing her assistants to reply on her behalf, would have been sufficient, but I received nothing.
When I finally received a picture of my daughter, she looked exhausted from crying. I understand that settling-in sessions can be challenging for children and that Iris has many kids to look after, but the complete lack of communication during this period was shocking and unacceptable. As a parent, this made me feel ignored and deeply worried about my daughter’s well-being.
To make matters worse, Iris’s follow-up texts were unprofessional and dismissive. She suggested I stop working if I “couldn’t handle it” and accused me of having “trust issues.” This was not about trust—it was about the basic expectation of communication during my daughter’s settling-in session. Her response completely disregarded my valid concerns and showed a lack of empathy.
Additionally, I believe it is important to highlight that sharing details of my situation with another childminder without my consent is a potential breach of confidentiality under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Further concerns included hygiene issues, such as a staff member with visible paan (betel nut) in her teeth, and organizational lapses like handing my daughter the wrong coat at pick-up. While minor on the surface, these incidents added to my lack of confidence in the setting’s attention to detail.
Another point of unprofessionalism was when my sister, who had found Iris’s profile on this website, discovered that she had been blocked by Iris. Blocking a concerned parent instead of addressing the issues raised is highly unprofessional and raises further concerns about transparency.
I have since reported my concerns to Ofsted and have screenshots of the unprofessional and inappropriate messages Iris sent to me. While her setting is well-equipped with plenty of toys and a good environment for children, her attitude and behavior when issues arise are deeply concerning.
I strongly recommend avoiding this provider. It’s essential to ensure that both the physical environment and the people caring for your child meet the highest standards of professionalism and care.
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Response by
zainab92
on 22/11/2024:
I have been a member of this site for 15 years and have consistently had good reviews from parents who have actually been with me for years.
This parent came for a trial and her daughter was with me for 1 and half hour after which she destroys someone’s hard earned reputation in a second.
That says more about her than me.
I feel confident that any parent looking for care will believe genuine parents and reviews and see this for vindictive review for what it is.
My son has been going to Zainab’s setting since he was 11 month old.
I had mum guilt when I first sent my son to the setting but rest assured when Zainab’s communication with me was outstanding! I received pics and videos of my son throughout the weeks and met with the staff to see how he was settling in.
I noticed my son’s speech over time had drastically improved and he learnt his colours, shapes, numbers and alphabet whilst being at the setting.
He loved the outdoor play during summer and the visit to the fruit market and local parks.
Zainab has been very accommodating to my work pattern and flexible with last minute changes for my son to attend the setting.
Thank you for being a great childminder for my son!
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My daughter, aged 2, started in April 2024 for the first time. As a parent I was very nervous, bur Zainab and her team had made Aiza feel so comfortable within the setting.
Aiza was less talkative before she started with Zainab, but since she's been going there, she makes a lot conversations and bringing her sentences together.
Aiza loves all the food provided by the team and they also give snacks and ensure the kids are definitely not hungry.
Aiza loves playing in the outside setting such as sand, slide and water. She would tell me what she had done when playing outside.
Aiza is always keen and happy to go to the childminders and doesnt want to go home. She would always tell me and her dad about "baby house" (her way ot saying childminder).
Aiza had also visited Queens Park and she absolutely loved it.
Zainab and her team are absolutely great with all the children.
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My daughter has been going here for four months and she loves it. Every time we go she gets so excited and hates leaving. She’s been well looked after and they’re so accommodating.
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Zainab has been an absolute gem as our childminder! From the moment we met her, we knew our baby was in safe and loving hands. She's incredibly attentive, nurturing, and has a natural knack for understanding each child's needs. Zainab creates a warm and stimulating environment where our little one thrives. Her communication is exceptional, always keeping us updated with our baby's activities and milestones. We're so grateful to have found such a caring and dedicated childminder. Highly recommend Zainab to any parent seeking top-notch childcare.
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