Shaheda's 5 Star Reviews
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Below are the 5 star reviews for Shaheda. 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.
Our son has been with Shaheda since March 2024. She provides a loving and caring environment and it really is like a home away from home. Our son loves his time with Shaheda and his friends there and settled very quickly. We really like that they go on outings most days - play group, playgrounds, the city farm and our son enjoys her tasty home cooked food. He's development has really progressed during his time with Shaheda. She's very reliable and consistent with no unplanned days off which has made returning to work so much easier. When we were looking for a childminder our key priority was to find someone who would make our son feel loved and we found that and so much more with Shaheda! We are very sad to moving away, Shaheda will be very missed!
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Sophie
on 22/11/2024
My daughter absolutely loves going to Shaheda's. We are so grateful for her place here where she is given so much love and has had the opportunity to form great friends. The children do various activities outside the home in the week e.g playgrounds, playgroup, museum and farm. Shaheda has boundless energy and enthusiasm. The set up of having an additional adult, Tima, means that there are a few kids and it's a great stepping stone for transitioning into a more formal setting as the kids are learning about being around others as well as being able to form great friends. My 3 year old has grown up with tight group that she loves. I am so thankful to Shaheda for making our family and work life easier, we have never needed to worry about our daughter who is happy and well looked after whilst we are at work. I can't recommend Shaheda enough. We will miss her when Raya moves on to school. Thank you Shaheda.
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Sophie
on 17/07/2024
My daughter spent almost two years in Shaheda’s care. She started at almost one, settled in quickly, and has loved going since. Shaheda is caring, nurturing and affectionate while also having clear rules. My daughter has learnt so much and has a lot of confidence moving into the next stage of her life. I am often surprised by her showing off new things she has learnt! Shaheda has been such a big part of her life and we will miss her dearly.
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Sara B
on 29/11/2023
Our son has been with Shaheda for a few months now and we are extremely happy with the childminding she has provided. He was almost one when he started with Shaheda and had not been in childcare before, she was great with him, and with us. Our son has become very fond of Shaheda and really enjoys his time with her, so much that he is often sad when he has to leave!
Every day Shaheda arranges activities for the children and sends regular updates showing what they have been doing, such as arts and crafts, attending local museums and parks and joining a playgroup. She also has a chat with us at the end of the day about how he got on. Shaheda is very flexible and prepares food for the children which they love. Thanks for everything Shaheda!
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Patrick
on 31/08/2023
Our daughter has been with Shaheda since she was 11 months old and up to 3 and a half years old when she went to nursery school. She spent 3 and later 4 full days at Shaheda’s until 6pm, so we know Shaheda very well. As a baby, our daughter settled and bonded with her very quickly, which was not happening at the nursery where we had tried before, so that was an important first positive sign for us. Over the following years, and through various ups and downs during Covid times, Shaheda looked after her with great attention, love and affection, and helped her learn new skills, language, songs, crafts, exercise, politeness, cleanliness and tidiness, independence and kindness in relating to others, often well above what we were teaching her. I love the physical affection and playfulness Shaheda has with young children. She takes the children out to various local parks and playgrounds every day unless the weather is extremely bad, so they experience a variety of outdoor activity, and learn quite early to walk relatively long distances in a group and to look after one another--while always being safe. Never any accidents other than the odd scraped knee. They also go to local playgroups and the local city farm. The children make friends and build good relationships with each other in this setting. Inside it is well organised. Always lovely to come in the morning and be greeted with heartfelt hugs from Shaheda and other little friends. In the evening Shaheda told us how the day went, but they do so many things in such a long day that we were frequently surprised by the new things that she had learnt. Our daughter greatly misses Shaheda and her friends now she is going to nursery school in a different neighbourhood. It really was like a little family away from family and, to be honest, I wish schools were like that, because close relationships count!
PS I cannot rate the food because we provided our own meals.
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Deme K
on 01/10/2022
Colm has been with Shaheda since he was 10months, they do lots of activities and I've really seen an improvement in his behaviour and awareness of his surroundings ever since he started going to Shaheda.
He has lots of fun with the other kids in a safe and clean environment. Shaheda has lots of energy strength and is someone you can trust.
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Valerie
on 03/05/2022
Shaheda is an amazing childminder, my daughter Alice is under Shaheda’s care from 6 months. She has adapted very well and loves Shaheda dearly. Shaheda is extremely well organised and has dedicated her home to the children. The environment is nurturing and full of opportunities for the children and our daughter to blossom there. She is extremely assured and confident with the children and has boundless energy and enthusiasm. I really appreciated that they go outside every day (unless it is pouring with rain). My daughter is always happy being dropped off with Shaheda and I know we are leaving her in a loving and fun environment where her individual needs are recognised and catered for. She is also a great support to us offering sound sensible advice about sleep, food, social interaction, etc.
I can not recommend her enough!
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CdD
on 22/04/2022
Shahida is the best, she makes me feel very comfortable to leave my daughter with her since the very first time she was 2 and half years ago. I feel very content and reassured that my daughter is always happy an full of joy when I pick her up.
She provides a variety of food and snacks and gives enough notice for anual leave. I could not have asked for a professional loving childminder who always goes above and beyond to make sure all the children are happy and safe.
She was also a recommendation from my sister in law.
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Shunali
on 17/03/2021
Shaheda looked after my daughter Connie from shortly before her first birthday until the end of Primary School, almost 10 years! During that time Shaheda became like an extension of our family. I saw her boys grow to be fantastic young men and Connie learned how to help look after the little ones.
All the children Shaheda minds are extremely well behaved and they absolutely love her. "Sheda" is among their first words. Shaheda is always pleased to see the children in her care arrive which makes it easy for the parent to leave!
Shaheda has so much experience and is very professional, flexible and responsive. She will tell you what the child has been doing and has a great routine of taking them out to groups, nap time, reading time, etc. She also takes a leadership role in the community, setting up groups and advising newer childminders.
Shaheda also cooks delicious food and always has healthy snacks to keep the children going.
I can't recommend Shaheda highly enough to any parent. We miss her terribly since leaving London but Connie now has her own mobile and can keep in touch with Shaheda, swapping texts!
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Rosalind
on 07/02/2021
We were lucky enough to have Shaheda as our Childminder from when our son Fred was 6 months old. Fred absolutely adored Shaheda and was settled very quickly. He had so many friends and was always happy to be dropped off. We were really sad to say goodbye to Shaheda when we moved out of the area when Fred was 18 months old. Having a year with Shaheda helped Fred a lot. He is such a confident happy boy.
When we started Fred on a more structured sleep schedule Shaheda was very receptive and worked with us to maintain his timings.
Shaheda always gave us progress reports, details of the outings and craft projects. We felt really involved, which was brilliant. Fred loved their trips to the museum of childhood and the park.
Thank you Shaheda!
Rachael and Ben xx
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Rachael_
on 02/05/2020
My son has been seeing Shaheda since he was 12 months old. Shaheda was very kind and knowledgeable and helped both myself and my son to settle in quickly to our part-time arrangement. My son LOVES his time with her and the other children, he soon realised at drop off that he was going from one loving mother to another loving and caring set of arms.
Shaheda has always been very accommodating if we have needed and will always let me know how my son’s day has been. We often shared notes on what food he has been eating with her so I can try the same with him at home!
My son loves Shaheda and within a few weeks he was saying ‘She-da!’ in excitement as we arrived at her flat. He is always in a happy mood when he is collected and the other older children with Shaheda always say goodbye to him, like having a big sister! Lots of cuddles all round!
We are sad to be leaving Shaheda as we are moving overseas with my husbands work, we will all miss her very much!
I recommend Shaheda 100%, she has been a wonderful addition to my son’s early childhood and we are very grateful to have met her.
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Heather
on 12/06/2019
Shaheda was my duaghters first childminder, she had taken care of my duaghter for 1 year from the age of 1 and had her for 5 days a week.
Our experience with Shahed had been amazing, my duaghter had learnt so much and developed alot being with Shaheda.
Shaheda is very friendly and understanding. She is flexible and very supportive. Her setting is great and safe for children. Shahara would take my duaghter out on trips and also to the local community centre for play sessions, where my duaghter was able to meet other children and socialise.
My daughter was very happy with Shaheda and became very close to her and the other children who Shahada had taken care of.
Shaheda had always communicated well and kept me assured of my duaghters well being. She had created a portfolio to keep track of my duaghters development and progress. It was amazing to see my duaghter become very independent. She had learnt to walk with Shaheda and also learnt to feed herself, although I felt l had missed out on these special moments with my duaghter, i am soo glad it was Shaheda who watched and supported my duaghter to reach these achievements.
It was a sad time for us to leave shaheda when we had moved houses and the distance to travel would have been difficult, otherwise I would have never had left!
Thank you Shaheda, for your amazing care for my duaghter and for keeping her happy and healthy.
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Sultana
on 31/01/2019
Shaheda was such a good find, she has been looking after our little boy Harper three days a week since he was 4 months old. Harper is now 16 months old and he still goes to Shaheda three days a week. We are extremely happy with Shaheda, she has supported me a lot whenever I need her, she keeps progress reports on Harper and he loves her. He is always in a good mood when I collect him.
I can't recommend her enough.
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MMorris
on 21/01/2019
Shaheda used to look after my daughter for a good few months since she turned 2. Was her first childminder and made that experience really easy for me and for my daughter. Shaheda is very loving and caring person, was always accommodating and flexible. Highly recommend working with her!
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DARIA
on 20/01/2019
My name is Annemette and I had my 20 month year old daughter in care at Shaheda for 2 months for twice a week last year 2016.
Shaheda has been absolutely amazing with my daughter. The place is clean and welcoming, she prepares food for the children and the atmosphere is very good.
Shaheda has always been very helpful and has supported me a lot, when I needed it. My daughter has always been happy and in a good mood when I have picked her up. Shaheda has always given her time, played with her and making her interact with the other children in her care.
I have been very satisfied and would highly recommend Shaheda to anyone, she very professional.
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AMJ
on 07/02/2017
