Sufia Jaigirdar's 5 Star Reviews
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Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminder for providing outstanding care in a warm, loving home environment. They highlight her professionalism, dedication, and ability to support children's development through varied activities and healthy meals. Many note how their children flourish socially and emotionally in her care. The childminder is described as trustworthy, flexible and communicative with parents. Overall, families express deep gratitude and confidence in leaving their children in her capable hands.
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As first time parents we were extremely worried about finding the right place for our little one. We heard horror stories about nurseries lying about feeding the children on their register, when the kids were absent and mistreating them. We found Sufia trough a family recommendation and having witnessed first hand the care and love that their child got we did not have any doubts in choosing her. We are extremely content with our choice, our little one is well taken care of and Sufia teaches how to be respectful and kind. She does a lot of activities that have positively impacted her cognitive and character development. We strongly recommend Sufia you are in the very best of hands. We are eternally grateful for having her in our lives.
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Addis
on 28/10/2024
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on 28/10/2024:
Thank you for your kind words.
Our son has been with Sufia's childcare for 3 years and he has become so much more independent in his time with her. He loves his Nanu aunty's food and always tell me how much he enjoyed his dinners. He has made many friends during his time here and will miss them dearly now he is starting reception. He has enjoyed activities like dress up days, teddy day, book day and has been well cared for and looked after in the time he has had here. As a family we would like to say a big thank you to Sufia aunty and her family for being so welcoming and helping to make our lives as working parents easier, knowing we have left our son with a trustworthy and kind childcare professional. Many thanks!
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on 31/08/2024
Sufia has been an outstanding childminder and the best decision we made for our son. Her dedication, expertise, compassion and care has truly amazing and most importantly she was able to understand and cater to my child needs making the transition from home alot easier. Sufia kept us informed about our child's daily activities, meals, and any special moments after each day. My child wasn't a great eater which i was really worried about but Sufia really made sure he ate well and would always ensure they were clean after each day! (a complete different experience from sending my 1st child to nursery!)
Sufia's attention to detail in maintaining a clean and secure space for our child really gave us complete peace of mind.
Our family are beyond grateful for the positive impact she has had on our child's development and would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone - Thank you Sufia for your love and suport.
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Nazia
on 12/08/2023
Our son has been with Sufia for almost 4 years! When I first started to search for a nursery for my son, I wasn’t comfortable at all with taking him to a nursery as he was not 1 year old yet. I then decided to find a childminder and Sufia has put me at ease a lot especially during that initial transition. For anyone that knows how hard it can be, for me the communication that Sufia provided me with was very reassuring. The transition went very well and my son ended up loving going there, rarely complaining about going. Any time there has been something to be discussed, it was done so very openly and I have no complaints at all. I highly recommend Sufia for anyone that thinks nursery is not the right place, she will provide the children with all the skills they need before going reception. All her family is lovely and we have ended up thinking of them as family too. Highly recommend!
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Diana
on 21/07/2023
I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Sufia. I had initially put my son into a nursery with a very good reputation and he just didn’t settle well and I had several concerns about the quality of care they provided as well as consistency of the key worker. Sufia was recommended by a friend and my son has now been with her for almost 2 years and I have not a single complaint. Sufia is so thoughtful and provides an excellent standard of care and the family environment and involvement of her daughters in activities and things like that has made the whole experience for my son so enjoyable and he has formed a relationship with all of them. Even after moving out of the area we continued to send him to Sufia’s because we were so pleased with the level of care and worried that we wouldn’t receive that in other places. My son was quite a fussy eater and she managed to get him to try lots of different food and he’s now very open to eating a variety of things. She also really supported his potty training. Sufia has always been very good at communicating with us and developing a working relationship where we are all on the same page. He is now moving to school and has had such an excellent grounding with Sufia. I highly recommend her and honestly have nothing to fault.
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Madiha
on 21/04/2022
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on 23/04/2022:
Many thanks for your kind words Madiha.
I cannot recommend Sufia’s childminding enough as so far I have been very impressed by her professionalism and her great care towards her children. Initially my daughter started at another childminder however it was very far to keep doing the journey forth and back with a 9months baby . My other childminder advised me to look closer to my house. I was very hesitant however after reading the reviews here helped me to deciding to contact Sufia. I am glad I did so as she has impressed me from start to now. My family and I went to visit her prior to confirming anything. She showed me her setting and introduced us to her husband who was there that day. I would say they are very warm welcoming family. They showed us every reports and documents e.g Ofsted report. My baby is settled in her Sufia’s setting quicker than I imagined. Sufia is very focused during her working hours and give her all her time on the children. At beginning my daughter wanted security and she got it from Sufia. I feel my daughter and I are very happy and lucky to have Sufia in our life as she made us felt like family. She has a very good understanding and high knowledge of childminding since she has been doing it for over 15 years. From day 1 on a daily basis Sufia communicates to my husband and I in regards to what our daughter has eaten , what has she been doing and so on. Sufia has developed a close relationship with our daughter and both of us. Sufia has a setting where children feel at home that comes with healthy yummy food.She looks after the children as her own. When my baby was teething and didn’t want to eat what she made, Sufia goes out of her way to make my daughter her favourite food. I am very grateful and thankful to Sufia , this has really touched my heart.
Sufia is amazing- Kind, thoughtful and puts the kids she looks after first. My daughter is amazingly well looked after. She has so much fun and is loved by Sufia and her family. She is so keen to get in when daddy goes to drop her. Unbelievable but true.. I am so glad that all the kids at that settings are lucky to have Sufia as their mother like.
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Namita
on 29/11/2021
Our daughter has been with Sufia for the last year and a half after starting at her setting when she had just turned 1.
We could not have hoped for a more caring and considerate child minder. It is like dropping her off each day with family.
She does a lot of varied activities including occasional day trips to the local park. There's lots of arts and crafts and play time in the garden which was important to us.
Sufia's food is incredible (we were lucky to try it on a number of occasions!) So we are very jealous of the children getting to eat that everyday. Our daughter has some food intolerances so these are also taken into consideration by Sufia.
Despite the pandemic Sufia's child care continued throughout with great communication.
I can't recommend Sufia highly enough to anyone looking for a caring child minder in East London.
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suzie
on 08/06/2021
Sufia is a truly excellent childminder and i would highly recommend her. The care and attention she provides for my little one is incredible. After having a terrible exeperience with nursery when my son was aged 13 months I was recommended Sufia by a friend and instantly as soon as he started my mind was at ease. It was exactly what I was looking for - a warm, loving and caring environment where my little one is made to feel part of the family, whom I have to mention are absolutely lovely. Sufia has a big house with a lovely playroom for the kids that's super clean and has a great range of toys and a large garden. The food she provides is amazing and I know my child is always well fed. She has even helped my son to start toilet training. My son spends most of his week with Sufia and the other children and I have noticed him gain in confidence and learn so many things since he has started such as good manners, how to be kind, considerate and gentle towards others etc
. Sufia is highly professional, organised and provides detailed daily updates at the end of the day. The kids learn through play and she tries to encourage kids to do what interests them. During the summer the kids had so much fun in the garden with the outdoor pool and garden toys. She has a large variety of educational toys and my son is learning so fast.. We don't have any family in the area so I don't know where I would have been without her when returning to work. She is also as accomodating as possible. I would consider yourself lucky if you are able to send your little one here as the care is really is above and beyond all expectations!
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maria
on 09/01/2020
My 3 year old son has been at Sufia’s for over a year now and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how happy he is there.
My son started there just before he turned 2 and has been struggling with his speech and language. I voiced my concerns to Sufia quite early on and I have been blown away with how she has worked with him and us. She works closely with him and feedbacks to us on a daily basis. Since joining, his speech has come a long way and I know it’s because of the play and activities Sufia provides for the children.
Sufia also provides a range of fantastic meals that I never thought my son would eat! It’s because of her, he now experiments more with his foods. I couldn’t be happier!
Not only is she professional in her manner but she is extremely caring. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
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Fahmi
on 30/11/2019
We started our daughter in a nursery initially - but quite quickly realised that setting was not what we wanted.
We wanted someone who would develop a close relationship with our daughter and both of us. A setting where there wouldn’t be a time limit on outside play. Someplace with tasty and healthy food. Someplace that she would be looked after but not just a number. Sufia has ticked all these and more.
Sufia is amazing- Kind, thoughtful and puts the kids she looks after first. My daughter is amazingly well looked after. She has fun and is made to feel loved by Sufia, her assistants and Sufia’s daughters who also help out. The communication we have with Sufia is excellent. Always making time to tell us how our daughter has been in the day and little insights into her personality around other kids. We get photos and videos of the fun stuff she gets up to- from baking, arts and crafts and paddling in the pool on a hot summers day.
Sufia cooks amazing food - and has her own vegetable garden in the back. 100% my daughter has developed an excellent taste of variety from being with Sufia.
I cannot recommend Sufia’s childminding enough. It’s a massive FIVE stars.
Jonathan and Eilis
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Eilis
on 28/09/2019
My 2 year son has been looked after by Sufia for over a year.
She has a lovely manner with all the children and is always calm, kind and patient. The children including my son are very well behaved and my son loves spending his day with her.
Sufia does more then just supervise the children she provides a fun, loving, home environment with a good understanding of their needs and abilities. She encourages good manners and helps my son learn and develop through doing and talking.
Her home cooked meals are fresh, healthy and tasty! My son loves her food and always asks for more.
Some people just have a way with children and Sufia is definitely one of them. I cannot recommend her enough.
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N Ahmed
on 15/07/2019
Firstly I have to say that Sufias Childcare has been absolutely fantastic with helping me as a first time mum.
I initially decided that my son should attend a nursey setting, however he was feeling very unsettled and was not eating all day when he was there. As expected I was incredibly heart broken. However, my husband and I then decided to try a childminder. We went to see Sufia and her family who were incredibly welcoming and showed us exactly what the children do on a day to day. There is a lovely garden full of toys and activities which I was fond of as my son loves to be outside, and Sufia also grows her own vegetables. Most of her cuisine that she caters for the children incorporates organic home grow vegetables from her garden! The menu is varied and amazing! My son is a very picky and a fussy eater. Sufia has been persistent with his feeding which has helped me a lot at home when im with him.
My son has a routine with nap times and feeding and I was amazed how he settled very quickly into the routine Sufia had put in place for him.
I am impressed every week when he comes home with new things he learns and although he cannot talk he has shown great progress and very enthusiastic in showing me what he has learned at the childminders.
At the end of each day, we get detailed feedback with what he ate for breakfast/ lunch/ snack/ dinner amongst more. We also get photos when available.
The entire family at the childminders are very welcoming and caring towards my son and I feel at ease every time I leave him and go to work.
Thank you for being great!
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Monica
on 20/05/2019
I cannot rate or praise Sufia enough no matter what I write in this review; she is THAT good. I have had a lot of trouble digesting the fact that my son would need to eventually go to nursery. Every parent knows the struggle of having to leave their child on someone else's hands and Sufia knew to soothe that anxiety in me. I tried taking my child to three well established nurseries and after a few "settling in" days I was running for the mountains (fellow parents, please look around when you settle your baby - you may find your baby been fed with the same spoon as other babies and even baby medicine stored in the visitors toilet - I did in an "outstanding" rated nursery and I was horrified).
I then figured that a childminder would give my baby more attention and care and I really valued the continuation of a homely feeling for my son. Sufia provided and keeps to provide exactly that since day one. The happiness on my son's face when I drop him is remarkable and he clearly shows how annoyed he is every time I pick him up since he does not want to leave. Seeing this really alleviated any anxiety I had about leaving him with someone else and I trust that he is having a lovely time there. I can see how Sufia managed to establish a strong bond with my son and my son demonstrates the same for Sufia; what else can you ask for. I love how Sufia gives parents time to chat about their child's development and update us on what went on during the day (literally everything, from food, sleep, nappies, issues; she covers all and even follows up with a text for your records). Sufia has also been sharing so many parenting tips with me which have made a significant difference to how I cope with parenting (well I am a new mum and everything new seems scary). I have one too many things to praise Sufia on and to be honest no negatives at all. Sufia is extremely professional, she has a wonderful children's area, she keeps the number of children low enough so that she is able to really be there for the children, she has an assistant that is also very lovely, in terms of cleanliness I am very satisfied (considering my own OCD nature) and most importantly - NO nursery germs!!! We are currently in the process of looking for a new house to move at and one thing we made clear with my husband is that we are not moving anywhere too far from this childminder. I think this last statement will give you the all reassurance you need.
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on 03/01/2019
Sufia has been minding my daughter for the past three years and I have found her to be extremely reliable and trustworthy. I have left for work every morning knowing that she is in a caring and safe environment. Just being around Sufia's children and also the other children she looks after has benefited her enormously and I know she is fond of all of them. I have found Sufia's home to always be a pleasant, stimulating and a clean environment. Their day is filled with a wide variety of activities which helps them learn and have fun at the same time. Sufia has taken my daughter on various days out where I know and feel confident that she has been well supervised and had a lot of fun.
I have found Sufia to be an extremely capable individual. She is caring and nurturing but instilled good discipline in our daughter and has a great sense of fun. Our daughter has developed into a confident, sociable and caring individual since being under Sufia’s care. Sufia also encourages learning in a fun way. The children are well prepared in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
My daughter has started going to school since the past couple of months. During our first parent’s evening, her class teacher mentioned that my daughter’s development is at par with pupils who are a year older than her.
I have no hesitation in recommending Sufia to look after your children. I was more than satisfied with everything she did with my daughter and all the advice Sufia gave me as a first-time mother.
We are very happy with Sufia’s childminding services and we miss her and her family very much.
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Esther
on 06/11/2018
Sufia cared for our son from the age of 11 months until he was 2.5 years old and he has thrived during that time. With Sufia and her family's help he hit all the important milestones during this time - from walking to eating independently and many more.
When I went into labour with my second, Sufia welcomed our son early at her house and took care of him during my stay in hospital. She helped make him feel comfortable and at ease during what could have been a stressful time for him.
Before he could even speak, our son would point to the door early in the mornings to signal that he was ready to go to Sufia's.
And last but not least, our son loved Sufia's home-cooked lunches and dinners. Not even my own cooking can compete now!
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on 16/10/2018
I cannot thank Sufia enough for her outstanding care and support.
As a first time parent you can find parenthood pretty challenging. Sufia has helped us go through this process smoothly and encouraging. She provided the best possible care and early education.
Thank you once again for helping my child grow.
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agniesan
on 30/08/2018
Being a first time mum choosing the right child care for your little one is a challenging one.
We have gone through a lot of nurseries & nannies and then finally decided to go for a child minder since it gives a homely atmosphere for the kids , however choosing a child minder wasn’t easy too we visited so many places and at last we met Sufia.
At the very first meeting my mother’s instinct told me that she is the one Me and my dear husband bombed her with loads of questions but she was very patient and straight forward in her answers.
After our DD started off with Sufia our daughter has become very social, she talks and greets other people and her stranger anxiety is gone.
She is just 18 months old and can tell numbers, alphabets and to our surprise she can even identify them.
She plays well with the other kids and became very independent well-disciplined and well-behaved too like tiding up things, putting everything on the right place etc.
Her vocabulary has increased a lot and she can talk sentences now which was surprising for us.
She can identify colors and sing all the rhymes without missing any words, there are lot of fun and activities she does at Sufia’s place.
The things we liked with sufia is she is very flexible and understanding, with her level of experience she trains and mould the kids really well.
Her house is very neat and clean and well maintained and all her family members play with the kids too..
Overall we are very happy with Sufia and I’ve already decided to send my second baby as well to sufia
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on 22/05/2018
I began taking my son to Sufia's childcare when he was 2 years old and I am very pleased with how much he has developed!
Before my son went to Sufia's childcare he used to babble and was quite reserved when playing with other children. He has now improved dramatically in regards to his social interactions with other children and now speaks very fluently! (4-5 word sentences). He would always talk to me about what he has done at Sufia's childcare and would always has a smile on his face when he's there.
The communication Sufia has with parents is outstanding. Everyday I would receive a message telling me what my son has eaten during the day as well how many nappy changes my son has had. I was also very pleased with the food given to my son. My son was quite a fussy eater and didn't like to eat many fruit and vegetables, now he eats lots of fruit and vegetables without any fuss!
Sufia has helped my son to develop in so many ways. From the beginning, she set high expectations of behaviour, but also provided a safe, stimulating environment which helped my son to flourish in his speech and language, creativity, social interactions and independence.
I cannot recommend Sufia's childcare enough! Thank you Sufia and team!
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on 03/08/2017
Reason:
I was on maternity leave after my Little One and later took a sabbatical to make sure I spend time with my daughter atleast till she turns 1. My Little One was very social and open with adults however, when it came to kids, she would always take a back. Minimal interaction and quite reserved as if she had a sense of scare. Therefore despite being at home, My husband and I were looking to help our Little One develop through this.
It was then that we heard and read a lot about Sufia's child care through friend and so my husband and I decided to go and meet her. At our first meeting, our Little One was quite comfortable interacting with Sufia and so it was clear in our minds that we would send our daughter to Sufia for at least 3 days a week and this was mainly because we sensed a family kind of a feeling over and above the professional track record that Sufia has. We were introduced to her husband and kids during the first meeting giving us assurance around the safety of our child. We had no doubts whatsoever how our kid would fare up with the fact that parents are not around but were pleasantly assured by Sufia and family that she will be absolutely great.
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Our daughter has been with Sufia for just over a year and we are extremely thankful and pleased to send our child over. She maintains Impeccable standards of discipline and management of all her activities which are reflected on our Little One's behaviour whilst she is at home and outside.
Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of every child whilst enabling parents to take a peak into the day to day activities at her home is something that she excels at. For example; Sending us videos and pictures of our child's interactions and performing activities while ensuring that other children are not captured in the background.?
Play and learning times are fun and interactive but she ensures that the children are aware of the boundaries and maintains a disciplined decorum. Sufia's daughters also get involved during play time and learning sessions giving the children some leniency to express themselves freely.
Sufia's care is excellent and I'm never worried about my daughter's wellbeing as even during the most difficult times, Sufia's family stood by our family and provided great support. My Little One has always been a fussy eater and as she got to 16 months of age, she fell extremely ill. From the state of being anaemic, my Little One, all thanks to Sufia's hard work is safe and healthy. Couldn't have found anyone better. They are family. My daughter is now confident, pleasantly interactive with both kids and adults and disciplined.
Sufia, her husband and their kids are now more like our family friends rather than our daughter`s childminder. Kudos to Her and her team for this wonderful effort they invest in the kids. We were lucky to have another baby girl and without a doubt will surely be to going to Sufia's once she turns 1 in Aug !!
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on 18/05/2017
My son has been visiting Sufia for almost 4 years. He continues to enjoy his time with Sufia and her family especially playing with the older children (bringing toys and books sometimes during the week and school holidays). He especially looks forward to her home cooked meals as he comes home with a fully belly! He has become more adventurous with his food generally. During the school holidays they get to do lots of activities either at home (cooking, roleplay, arts and crafts, gardening) or at the park and local neighbourhood.
We trust Sufia, her assistant and her family to look after my son. Sufia is very professional, competent experienced and reliable.
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on 16/05/2017
Mrs Jaigirder has become a family over the last year since she has been looking after our daughter. Our daughter started going to her from the age of one and we can see her bloom in all aspects from the last year.
We are both professionals andr was looking for someone who could look after our daughter fulltime after my mother left UK.
I have to admit our daughter is getter better care than she would have received if I was looking after her.
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Mrs Jaigerder is extremely organised and manages a routine with the children which contributes great discipline.
She maintains a separate folder with records which includes individual development records, emergency contacts, Medical information ect
She gives daily feedback on phone with their photos maintaining confidentiality of other children.
Teaching &learning, development and behaviour
She provides a learning and stimulating environment for children and therefore our daughter has stated to speak a lot earlier than her peers. She encourages children to progress on language and social skills.
They all play together and she promotes good behaviour with rewards such as tattoo..
She is strict with children not using any swear words, not watching too much television and encourages enducational activities.
Therefore all the children are very well spoken, polite and advanced than their peers.
The children have days where they take their own books and toys and share with each other.
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exceptional as my daughter is well looked after, groomed, well fed and rested.
Mrs Jaigirder involves her own family in the childminding and they are as caring and loving like her.She encourage the parents to interact and therefore we interact and therefore each family with different background contributes to any arising needs.
She is our family and we are extremely lucky that she agreed to look after our daughter and provides us with great support.
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on 17/01/2017
I have up until very recently used Sufia's services to look after my son.
During term time I have been very happy that he is in a warm home environment with other children to play with for a short amount of time and he has had a hearty Asian meal.
During school holidays, he had to do a variety of activities, indoor; cooking, arts and crafts, or outdoor; go to the park, library, role-play as well as bring his toys on toy day and books on book day.
As my son has been one of the older children he has brought books (Maths, English, science) to keep him busy and he is assisted by Sufia, her assistant and children with additional learning.
During special occasions e.g. Eid, Christmas, Halloween she has made extra effort to do really fun activities.
My son has been visiting Sufia for about three and half years. Over that time he has become much calmer and I think is because he is generally very happy. This makes my life much easier too! Sufia has taken time to address my son's eczema skin which has virtually all gone by ensuring that he would drink a lot of water and moisturised.
Eating healthily is also a major factor. Sufia is a good cook and makes a variety of healthy food. My son loves Sufia's food, particularly, chicken, dal and roti! I know that he eats well as he has a big appetite when it comes to Indian food versus other cuisines. Sufia always makes something different every day whether it's meat, fish and vegetables with rice or breads, pasta, fish fingers, etc. She doesn't give the children biscuits, crisps or sweets or sugary drinks but fruit and water instead.
Sufia has given me regular (daily) feedback on my son's progress, both positive and negative. If good she has rewarded with stickers or sometimes make some food he particularly likes. When addressing negative behaviour she has been polite, firm and professional.
My husband and I trust Sufia, her assistant and her family completely to look after my son and I think he feels the same. Sufia is very experienced and reliable and would recommend her to others. We will definitely continue to use her in the future when the time arises.
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on 14/11/2016
When I was looking for somewhere to look after my 7-month-old baby for just one day a week so I could work, I picked Sufia because of her Outstanding rating from Ofsted, but also because her references recommended her so highly, and because I warmed to her and her husband when we met to discuss her approach and contract.
Although my son has only been there one day a week, and for only a few months, he is obviously very comfortable with Sufia and her family, and has been loved and enjoyed by them in return.
One of the things which sets Sufia apart is her updates via WhatsApp, which mean I have been sent photos and videos during the day. She also uses it to provide a quick written record of the day, sleeps, bottles, etc.
I also like the fact that my son is around a group of children of a wide range of ages, and that Sufia's family take an active role in the caring - it means that it feels very much like a home from home.
Sufia has also been sensitive to how I'm doing, and I've appreciated the fact that she is never seems in a hurry to get the parent out of the door!
We are only leaving so that my children can attend the same (more local to me) nursery. I will be sad that Sufia doesn't get to see what my son does next, but I look forward to keeping in touch and keeping her updated.
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Mi2023
on 03/10/2016
Sufia, her family and helpers are dedicated to the childminding profession. It is very obvious Sufia puts the needs of the children first in everything she does.
She develops their character and their interests - there is a wide variety of stimulating activities for the children to do e.g. baking, reading, playing with blocks and lego, dressing up, playing in the garden, visiting the park, introducing animals such as ducks, playground activites - slides, swings.
She looks after our daughter very well, especially when our daughter is unwell. She gives her lot's of cuddles, love and attention when is feeling poorly. She gives appropriate medication if and when required.
She provides a stimulating educational environment - there is a dedicated reading book corner and a wide variety of toys, which encourages their mile stone development.
Sufia provides a wide variety of nutritious home cooked foods.
She works with us to make sure our daughter receives the best care. When we were concerned about our child being afraid of something such as swings or certain animals, Sufia worked with our child to overcome her fears. She is now confident playing on the swings etc.
Sufia sends daily updates of our daughter's routine - what she ate, when she slept, how many dirty nappies, she sends photos and videos of her playing or doing certain activities.
We are very grateful to have found such a wonderful caring childminder.
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Esther
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Sufia is a very good childminder and am very happy with her.
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on 31/07/2016
Sufia provides an outstanding service in childminding.
As a first time mum it was very difficult for me to even think of leaving my baby with a complete strange person. I was full of doubts and fears. I thought I will not be able to find a person who will treat my baby as their own.... I was wrong...I found Sufia!
She is excellent in what she does in every way.
Sufia looks after not only children but parents too. Lots of photos, videos, comments, everyday reports will not let you missed a single moment of your child's life. I have received and still receiving loads of support and advices. I can honestly say that Sufia and her family are a part of my family now.
I do not have to worry about my daughter when I am not around as I know she is in good hands. I actually prefer to leave her with Sufia than with any other member of my family or friends:)
I am so grateful for everything she has done so far, for every gesture of care and love.
Lucky me and everyone who knows Sufia!!!
Thank you!
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agniesan
on 28/06/2016
My experience with Sufiya has been fantastic. Aside from the happy, stimulating environment, one would normally expect from from an outstanding ofsted registered childminder, I found Sufiya's care for her children completely above and beyond.
She supported me completely with my sons's transition from nappies, indeed making the transition much less stressful. My son was supported in his settling in period at nursery and on his school bus service. Again what could have been very stressful, didn't faze Sufiya at all. She gave me huge confidence in her ability to care for him during this important milestone.
I would therefore wholeheartedly recommend Sufiya's services, should your child be lucky enough to be able to stay in her care.
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on 14/05/2016
I have now already my second child in Sufia's care 5 days a week between 8am and 6pm. He started when he was 9 months old and has enjoyed it ever since going there. He is always happy to go there in the morning and leaves in the evening with a big smile.
Environment
Sufia’s house is spacious, welcoming and has a wonderful garden equipped with toys. Thus, there is plenty of space to enjoy and play. It's also a save place for babyies and small children and Sufia is taking great care in keeping it a save and warm place that feels like family. Sufia is also creating a stimulating enviroment. Not only through play and activities but also through having a mixture of children of different ages. In a nursery children are separated by their age and babies usually cannot leave the 'baby room' before they are 2 years old. Instead at Sufia's there is a more natural, family like environment where all children of all ages interact. I believe this makes a big and very positive difference to the younger ones development and reflects my sons family structure.
Besides from stimulating and various day to day activities Sufia sets great standards to instill good manners and behaviours from the very beginning. If you worry about not getting routing in place for your baby or a messy eater? Sufia will certainly settled them down quite easily.
Sufia is also keeping the parents involved and maintains excellent feedback / communication. I also appreciate the very high health & safety standards.
And if all that is not enough, Sufia's husband and her own children all make my child feel as if he'd part of their family. The childminding blends in with the own family and this is what makes the whole a difference place to a nursery.
Development
My son didn't even need more than 1 day settling at Sufia's. I guess he knew that his mum made out a really good place for him. I was happy and confident with Sufia with my first daughter and so was my son. He has really blossomed in the last 2 years. For me it has always been the right settlement - not too big, not too small and with a few more play mates always around just the right place for a small person to grow confident with social contacts. Shame that the pets are longer there though. My son would have loved a rabbit or a bird in the house.
I also believe that the reasonable size of children compared to a nursery is the reason why my kids had very little coughs and colds. I also guess that the excellent food has done a great deal, too to keep my son and all the other kids happy and healthy. Shame there is no food for the parents left (I am serious!).
Professionalism
I am very happy I have found Sufia, and highly recommend her services without hesitation to anyone looking for extremely professional, qualified and loving childcare. I'd only wished that she'd signed up for the 15h free care as childcare is quite a financial burden with two children.
Sufia provides outstanding home from home care. Thank you team Sufia!
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AnitaBar
on 21/11/2015
It’s cliché to say that you feel as if you've found a childminder who is like one of the family. But for us that was the level of care, security and peace of mind Sufia and her family provide for us and our son. My son is in Sufia’s care 5 days a week between 8am and 6pm.
Environment
Sufia’s house is warm, open and full of love and learning. For small children it is simply the perfect place to be - a home away from home.
She achieves a warm balance between love and affection and laying down some basic boundaries that are so important in the little children’s' routines. Day to day activities are carefully considered to provide a stimulating environment and the sense of fun and adventure is clear as you step through the door. Great efforts are made by Sufia to respond to individual children's needs and communication throughout the week it is provided so that as a parent, you feel very involved in your child's time in the setting. With cots provided for naps, lovely fresh home cooked food, and ready supply of cuddles. Our son positively looks forward to his time with Sufia who he now calls aunty, Osman is a very happy little boy and I feel relaxed and confident knowing that when we drop him off in the morning, he is safe and will be well looked after. When I collect him at the end of the day, he greets me at the door very happy.
Development
We would like to say that it has been a pleasure working with Sufia in developing Osman. I have seen a real change in him since he joined her back in January. He is very confident now, and social with other people whom I believe he has learnt from interacting with the other children whilst in her care. In fact we only spoke yesterday about how we can work together to improve his numeracy and literacy skills.
Osman has really blossomed in the last 10 months he spent with Sufia, the children do lots of creative arts and crafts projects, pretty much every day, and goes out to the park and play in her lovely garden. Sufia’s house is also very well resourced with interesting things for the children to do, focus on different areas of learning. He certainly doesn’t have much opportunity for boredom! Sufia also seemed to do very well at encouraging the children to interact with each other in a thoughtful and kind way. Her setting is big enough to provide the same stimulation you might want from a nursery, but also intimate enough that each child develops a long-term relationship with Sufia.
Professionalism
We feel lucky to have found Sufia, and we highly recommend her services without hesitation to anyone looking for extremely professional, qualified and loving childcare. Sufia regularly speaks of going to training courses to keep her knowledge of various different child developments and childcare legislation.
I look forward to her daily feedbacks, and her honesty has helped us build our trust with her. It is such a great relief going to work knowing that our little boy is having such a great day; it is total peace of mind. The family group chat which Sufia created, which tells us everything about his day, is a brilliant idea, letting us know what he has eaten, slept, nappy changes etc. in short, we cannot speak highly enough of Sufia’s care, and we know we have left our son in the best possible hands.
Sufia loves children and is commitment to giving them high standards of care, she also has patience, great sense of humour, extremely flexibility, good communication skills, a strong awareness of health, safety and hygiene. She also has a tight control of her written documentation/records of her children, the whole process is very professional and follows the same standards as you would expect from an outstanding nursery. Sufia provides outstanding home from home care.
In summary we are both so happy with the care, we feel this has been one of the best decisions we ever made… THANK YOU!
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YasMou
on 02/10/2015
My son has been with Sufia from age 6 months and will be turning 4 in August. I was initially a bit worried about sending him to a childminders as my only experience has been with a private nursery with my older two children. fortunately all my fears vanished soon as we met Sufia and the family. it was not only a very professional set up just as a private nursery would have it also had a huge family ethos which was lovely to see and feel. my son absolutely loves it there it's just like home to home for him.
sufia and the family have played a huge positive role in his crucial early years and this will stay with him all his life.
Once again many thanks. He is big school ready!!!
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on 21/07/2015
I was very anxious about leaving my son with a child minder as I did not trust anyone enough to leave my child with them in such a private setting. As I have two children now (my daughter has just turned 5), due to financial circumstances I was unable to place him in a nursery so I had no choice but to opt for a child minder. When I came across the childcare website it became quite clear very quickly, who was in this profession for a bit of extra cash and who was in this profession because of their passion and love for children. I came across Sufia’s page and saw page upon page of positive reviews and thought “I have to meet this lady”- surely all these people would not have taken the time out to write such positive and lengthy feedback if she wasn’t indeed outstanding.
When I arranged to meet Sufia we were greeted by all her family which I was very impressed with. They were all friendly and showed a keen interest in Yusuf and my family as well as our needs and background. It was clear to me that this was not just a “child care business”; it was a loving family home where all members share a genuine interest in the children and work together to provide a safe, fun, happy learning environment. Sufia’s home is warm, inviting, clean and very cosy, well equipped with educational toys, books etc. I asked Sufia a long list of questions which she answered happily and with confidence. I could sense that she takes her work very seriously. When she said “all I know is my children come here and they are happy-some even want to come at the weekend”. This is what made me think, there is something about this lady that is special. Why would all these kids want to come and spend time with her at the weekend? On the drive home it was clear to us that we would leave Yusuf In the care of Sufia.
Yusuf has been with Sufia since the age of 11 months. He is now about to turn two and I have never been so at ease. He is always well fed (fresh home cooked food); content and I can see he is well cared for. He too screams “aunty aunty” even at the weekends which makes me laugh and when he does this it reminds me of when I first met Sufia. He recognises aunty’s house and runs in with enthusiasm which is such a joy to see. As soon as he realises we are outside aunty’s house he seems excited and his eyes light up when he sees Sufia come to the door. It is clear they have a loving bond. Yusuf plays confidently with children of all ages and has developed very well verbally. I have noticed that he enjoys drawing which is a skill he has picked up with Sufia and has started sharing toys with his sister and cousins. Yusuf settled in straight away with Sufia and I think this was because of her caring and motherly nature. She is always there to provide good advice and is genuinely a very generous and loving person. Come 6pm I pick Yusuf up and the house is smelling of fresh cooked food for the children-many times Sufia has packed me a little box :)
Aside from taking care of Yusuf, Sufia has also become more of a friend to me rather than my son’s child minder. I had only known Sufia for 4 weeks when Yusuf first started in June 2014. My childhood friend passed away in July 2014 and Sufia took care of Yusuf at extremely short notice. I was a bit nervous about leaving him as I had literally told her that morning and had not known her that long so I hoped she would not mind, but Sufia did not complain. I would never forget her big hug that morning when I was so upset. She has always been so helpful and caring towards me and my family. I remember when I picked up Yusuf at 6.30pm that day; she refused to take payment from me and said “I did it for your friend”. Sufia has a wonderful character and is a kind hearted individual. There have been other occasions where I have had to work late and Sufia has always helped me out and looked after Yusuf- even at short notice. Aside from being Yusuf’s childminder Sufia is one of those people who is just happy to help. This is someone who genuinely loves working with children and treats them like they are her own. If you have stumbled across this page on the child care website- you’re lucky. Your search stops here!
I was never enthusiastic about putting my children with a child minder but I am so lucky and blessed to have found Sufia. I wish we would have found her earlier, and then I would certainly not have placed my daughter in nursery! When my son has his 15 free hours at nursery I plan to continue to put him in Sufia’s care for half a day as he loves her so much and we do not want to lose touch with her or her lovely family. Truly blessed to have found someone who i trust as a member of my own family. Thank you Sufia.
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on 24/03/2015
Just by meeting Safia and visiting her house I can confidently recomend Safia to anyone.She will even advice you on finding right childminder for your baby even if you are not opting her. A very humble and professional lady who relieves all you anxiety about leaving your LO with her.
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Ammara
on 21/02/2015
Sufia is a fantastic childminder. She has been caring for my 17 month old Son coming upto 2month, so far so great. She is caring, attentive and extremely flexible, and friendly! My Son adores her and its so reassuring to know that he is in such great care whilst I am at work. I would recommend Sufia to anybody. Thank you for making this transition so easy and good for us, both my husband and I are very happy that Osman has settled in so well. Also Thank you for all the videos and pictures you send me, they really do make me day.
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YasMou
on 10/02/2015
Sufia has been looking after Liyu for almost 3 years and we are heartbroken to leave her from September.
When I was looking for a childminder for my first daughter, I was looking for a “second mum”, someone who will take really good care of her and share the same family values that we have, Sufia ticked and still tick all the boxes!
She knows my daughter by heart, she can see when Liyu is not 100% and is always right, she send feedback every evening about my daughter’s journey from the food she had till the nap time and number of nappies used.
Her house is perfectly clean and the set up for the kids is perfect too, the garden is big and full of toys for them to play whatever the age, she teaches my daughter about growing strawberry and beans, she loved it. On rainy day Sufia always keep them busy with manual activity and Liyu often comes home with drawing or home made tiara, butterfly, cupcake, …. Sufia also helped Liyu in her development skills and early learning.
Her family and specially her daughters are always so polite, kind and love playing with Liyu
Sufia prepares is home made and diverse food, from Indian (my daughter loves it!) to pasta with veg, she always keeps an eye on the amount of water the kids drink during the day and make sure they are fully hydrated. It might sound silly for certain persons but it is really important for me, no crisps, no biscuit, no soft drinks full of sugar but healthy food and water!
Basically to my eyes Sufia is perfect for my daughter and for us !!! If you trust her she will be an amazing support to your kid and your family and you will have your peace of mind: your child is safe with her.
As I mentioned earlier I am really sad to leave her but Liyu is starting school so we have too, I will never thank Sufia and her family enough for the help and support during this years and for the love and care she gave to my daughter.
Thank you Sufia
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on 29/08/2014
My daughter started staying with Sufia when she was 13 months old, as any parent I was extremely anxious about leaving my child. However, Sufia provided me with great reassurance and comfort before leaving her. I met Sufia and her family a number of times before my daughter started with her, Sufia spent time with me to understand my needs and Sophia's which was great, she accommodated to Sohia's needs, this made me feel 100% comfortable in leaving my daughter. During this time I got to know Sufia, her family and the environment. Sufia's home is lovely, packed with toys, learning equipment and the back garden is a mini park!!! more importantly it is a loving environment where I was confidant my child will learn, develop and be well cared for. I trusted Sufia as soon as I met her and was eager for Sufia to look after my daughter.
Sophia is almost two and what can I say.... she has developed in so many ways... speech, language, communication, playing with friends... in every way possible Sophia has grown to be a lovely, gentle child.. which Sufia has played a massive past in.
Before Sophia started childcare I fell pregnant with my second baby and Sufia was amazing, she supported me and offered lots of advise and during the lead up to the birth Sufia supported me by offering to look after Sophia during my time in hospital.. This clearly shows the kindness Sufia displays and I am so grateful.
Needless to say Sufia wil be looking after my second baby when I go back to work. I have nothing but kind words to say about Sufia and her family and I trust Sufia 100% and never have had any doubt about the way she looks after Sophia. My husband and I are so lucky to find the most amazing childminder!!!!!!!! Thank you xxxxxxx
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on 08/07/2014
My husband and I consider ourselves fortunate to have found Sufia as our child minder. She loves children and this shows in her day to day interactions with our son. Sufia is very friendly, patient and has a loving and caring nature.
She makes our son feel like he’s at home by using phrases that we use with him at home. This adds a personal touch. She provides different home cooked healthy meals twice a day, plus snacks. There is a wide variety of toys and books in the play room, a beautiful garden with outside play activities and a daily summary of our sons play, eat, sleep, nappy changes etc. which I really appreciate. This gives me a sense of knowing what he has been up to all day, what he has eaten etc.
Sufia and her daughters are very caring and often play and make time for creative activities with the children. It makes us feel happy that our son is playing, learning and growing in her home. She encourages the children to make cards and crafts, which our son really enjoys. He has grown in confidence since he has started going to Sufia’s from Jan ’13, and has learnt to play with other children both his age and older.
Sufia has taught our son many things including how to share and play with the other children, which we really appreciate. Sufia will always give verbal feedback at the end of the day.
We have peace of mind knowing that our son is in a safe, clean and caring environment.
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on 21/08/2013
We get an outstanding care- home to home atmosphere, home cooked food ( her family eats the same food as my son, unlike nursery).
Initially we sent our 8 mth old to a local nursery which was clean. After few weeks, we felt our child was spending his day in a room like a chicken, he had no interaction with older kids. I was so unhappy that I invited my mum and dad from abroad to stay with me to look after him until I find a good child care.
We were very lucky to have found Sufia and that she had vacancy.
My baby is 2 yrs now, he is much happier, active, creative, interacting with older kids (including Sufia's daughters), recognises phonic sounds and numbers.
We now leave our kid with Sufia and go to work, knowing he is happy, enjoying his day in a very safe environment.Thank you so much Sufia.
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on 01/05/2013
Sufia has provided home atmosphere and clean environment for my children to settle well and enjoy during their stay. They were looked after very well and provided with opportunities to learn sharing, socialising, playing and developing good discipline. My children were very happy and had good time over there.
Sufia's work and her family members support is really appreciated.
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on 09/04/2013
Sufia has become our Aunty since 1.5year now and honestly I could not wish for a better person to look after my daughter.
Every morning my daughter is calling her “Aunty†as soon as we get in the car and she is all happy to see her and her daughters in the morning. To see my daughter’s smile as soon as she passes the door of Sufia’s home make me so happy and confirmed that I made the right choice!
Sufia is a lovely caring mum and childminder and more than anything we agree on many things: healthy homemade food, politeness, day to day hygiene (hand wash, nappies …) and naturals remedies (homeopathy for ex). I really love her for that and I am really proud that my daughter is growing in that environment!
Also, now that Liyu will be 2 soon, she is learning the alphabet and numbers with Sufia and always surprises me with new song and words that she learns during the day with Sufia. My daughter does a lot of handcraft and loves to do cards for any occasion (Easter, mum’s birthday …). Sufia gives a lot of attention to development and learning skills.
Sufia is for me the best Aunty; I would not imagine my day to day life without her and her family.
Thank you so much for your work and dedication towards Liyu and for your patience and listening skills towards me.
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on 04/04/2013
When we had a third child we automatically thought of the nursery that my older two children went to. However it was just not financially possible – a blessing in disguise!!!
In my head I wanted a professional person but in a very welcoming and secure environment. I spoke to several people and had several contacts for childminders. However Sufia stood out from all of them. I instantly felt that I needed to contact her and go and see the place.
I remember our first visit (the whole clan - 5 of us) it was after 7, when we arrived, Sufia’s whole family welcomed us. Her daughters took my older two and entertained them while my husband, myself and of course my 6 month old got acquainted with Sufia. Instantly I felt re-assured! The atmosphere was so warm and only having a nursery environment to compare with I honestly felt it was like for like but a lot more homely. I knew straight away that Sufia was very professional but at the same time very caring and that my son will be looked after very well.
H was 6 months when he started with Sufia and took quite a few weeks to settle. However she managed this transition very well and kept me informed throughout the whole time. H is now 17 months and a right little character. He loves going to Aunty Sufia’s cant wait to get in! H has really developed in terms of social skills he loves interacting with other babies his age and he does not shy away from adults.
If you want a professional home to home environment for your child then I would definitely recommend Sufia. You will see your child grow in many ways…
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on 29/01/2013
Sufia is one of a very few child minders in Redbridge that have been classified as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. I can see why this is - I feel that the level of care Sufia provides is truly exemplary! The warmth Sufia shows and provides for the children in her care is quite something!
I have a daughter that used to go to Sufia, who is now in Primary School and another who is still with Sufia.
Sufia cares for children from babies to school-age and you cannot help but warm to her maternal nature. It is a very comforting feeling knowing you are leaving your child with someone you trust implicitly.
Over the past three years, I have a met a woman who has, along with her family, become a very important part of our lives - I feel I would do her an injustice if I called her ‘just’ a child minder, as she is so much more; she has become an ‘Aunty’ to my children and a true friend and ‘confidante’ to me.
From the moment you step into Sufia’s house, you know that you are on to a winner: the house is set up with children in mind – the playroom is stimulating and brimming with a range of age-appropriate, good quality toys and books, the family parrot in the corner captivates the children and the huge garden has all the enticement of an adventure playground!’ The welcome from her three girls and their delightful smiles always makes my day and my girls are off playing before I can blink an eyelid!
I am more than satisfied with every aspect of care that Sufia provides for my daughter. Here are are just some examples:
Creativity: My daughter has often come home with a pot of watercress, finger paintings and decorated cupcakes – Sufia allows the children to fulfil their creative potential and understands the importance of learning through play. Quite often the morning will start with the children singing along to their favourite nursery rhymes which is a lovely was to start the day!
Learning: I feel that Sufia has played a very big part in getting my daughter prepared for nursery: teaching numbers and the alphabet, recognising and spelling out your name, colours, animals – the list is endless! She has also taught her the important skills of sharing, being kind and playing with other children.
Food: My daughter can be a fussy eater but Sufia has her eating all kinds of wonderful things that are cooked from fresh, last week she ate spinach, which was a first! She provides balanced and healthy meals, as well as snacks of yoghurt and fresh fruit and takes dietary needs into consideration.
Hygiene: Sufia has a dedicated toilet which is conveniently located very near the playroom. She has taught my children how to go to the toilet independently and helped them make the big leap from nappy to potty. She has also drummed into them the importance of hand washing – they all have dedicated hooks with flannels on them . Younger children also have dedicated nappies and creams in order to avoid cross-contamination.
I must mention how much I respect Sufia's professionalism; whenever I have had any concerns, Sufia has been willing to listen and respect that as parents we have anxieties that need to be abated. She never takes a concern personally and will do the utmost to put your mind at ease.
She also has what I would call a very 'fair but firm' policy, whereby she is as flexible as possible to meet parents' needs but will not compromise on her childcare ratio or any aspects of health and safely.
Being from an educational background, I wanted somebody who could take care of my daughter’s emotional and physical needs when she was a baby as well as prepare her for nursery when she was of school age – Sufia has surpassed my expectations in all of these areas. She has helped my daughter become a confident, well rounded, sociable and most importantly, happy and contented child and for this, I am eternally grateful.
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on 28/11/2012
My daughter has been looked after by Sufia for the last two years and over that time I could see and feel with how much love, dedication and affection she is providing an outstanding care for all the children she looks after.
In fact, it is the whole setting and environment and the involvement of her lovely family (yes - a big thank you to you all!!) that makes it a real home for my child and makes you feel that isn't a childminders place but extended family. Oh, and family - maybe I should count the pet bird as well. I grew up with pets, loved it and I just felt so lucky that Sufia has a pet, too. Children love that.
I truely believe that the individual attention that my daughter gets at her place is hardly to be found anywhere and surely not in a nursery. When I go to work then I know that my girl is not only looked after but also entertained. Sufia takes care of the little ones learning and development but also teaches rules and good behaviour. Also, there are always other children around she can play and socialise with.
And let's not forget that she has probably a better and bigger outdoor space than some nurseries which gives your child the opportunity to be out as much as possible. That keeps your child fit and healthy together with the good food that is prepared from scratch.
As I am expecting my second child end of the year I didn't even think of anything of anyone else but to have my baby looked after by Sufia when I return to work and I am really looking forward to it! So, ladies hurry up - places are limited!
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AnitaBar
on 10/10/2012
I found Sufia to be warm and friendly. I was very impressed by her house. The children's play areas are very tidy and it's bright and airy. All the toys and books are very nicely organised and there's plenty of space for the kids to play.
Although my son has been going to Sufia's only briefly, I can see that he's learnt to do a few things independently. She's taught him to put his shoes on and get his jacket off all by himself which is quite an achievement for my son. I found Sufia to be really good with regard to teaching good habits to kids.
I would definitely recommend Sufia. The quality of her set-up is definitely outstanding.
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on 15/08/2012
When I had to leave my 1 year old to go back to full time work 2 years ago I was extremely anxious (!) and after reviewing all the nurseries in my local area decided I wanted a more homely environment to leave him in.
Sufia not only provides a safe haven for all the children she cares for but ensures daily activities are set so you can be sure your little one is learning and developing according to their age - getting the best of both worlds.
Sufia offers excellent value for money and the personal service received by the children and the parents from her is outstanding so if you are going back to work soon and worried about who will care for your child, get in touch with Sufia without delay!
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on 01/08/2012
My son has been with Sufia since he was 6 months old. Sufia has a real passion for working with children which is reflected in the activities she does with them and the way that she embraces them. Her whole family have embraced my son as part of their family! All the children in her setting are well behaved and happy........you really couldnt ask for better childcare, its like a home away from home!
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on 26/06/2012
Sufia has been looking after my son since he was 11 months old...he's now six! My son was totally comfortable from that first day, and still enjoys going to Sufia, although full time school means less playing time at Sufia's. :)
From that first day that I left him with Sufia I have always had complete peace of mind, Sufia has given him the best care I could possibly ask for, and he has bonded very well with the whole family.
I really can't say much more as it has all been said by the other reviewers, all I will say is I'm so glad I found Sufia when I did!
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by
Parent
on 24/02/2012
Sufia looks after my youngest son who is just over 1 yrs old. She is professional, offers a welcome back and asks for emergency contacts and the legal preamble that is required i.e. medical information etc. She is most important of all nurturing, plays with the children and my son seems happy there. He has been there a month and she has handled the transition/settling period well with my son as well as ourselves, the parents! He has activities to keep him busy and the other children are already fond of him as the baby of the group. She maintains a small group of children of 6 so there are other children for him to play with as he is used to his other brothers and sister at home. She is in high demand and I had to book her around 8 mths in advance especially since she was ofsted inspected and achieved an outstanding. I would recommend her highly, your child will be safe and taken care of.
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by
Parent
on 16/02/2012
My 4 year old son goes to Sufia 5 days a week since September .She is very warm and affectionate and my son is very happy with her.
Sufia is really flexible and is able to take my son for extra sessions when I have needed her .My son was always very reluctant to eat fruits and vegetables but since he started with Sufia his eating habits have really changed.He is willing to try different foods and has fruits and vegetables everyday.The credit for this goes to Sufia .She pays a lot of emphasis on good eating habits and ensures that children are provided with good nutritious food .I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for my son.
I am confident to recommend Sufia to any parents who are looking for a trustworthy childminder providing a safe and caring environment for their children.My son will miss her a lot when he starts full time school later this year.
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by
Parent
on 13/02/2012
When I started looking for a childminder for my daughter I went across few profile, but Sufia’s one was so good that I decided to contact her. She replied really quickly and efficiently to my request and questions.
She offered me to meet her on a Saturday morning, at her home, when I passed the door, I knew already that I liked Sufia, she and her lovely family has been really welcoming and made us feel comfortable. My daughter was really relaxed in Sufia’s arms from the minute she took her. Sufia is someone really organized; she had all the information needed on folders, it allowed me to go through and know more about her work and qualifications. Her husband and daughters are really lovely, on this first meeting I really felt the family atmosphere I was looking for Liyu.
For me leaving my daughter to a childminder has been really hard emotionally and Sufia really helped me through that, she has been really patient and lovely towards me and always listen my concern and questions. I really feel that Sufia and I are working as a team around my daughter’s needs. I can see that my little girl is really happy and she discover news things everyday such a new food taste or new games.
The house is really clean and organized, the garden is lovely and I can’t wait for the nice weather to come back in order for my little one to go and play outside.
Sufia’s daughters always interact with Liyu and look after her too.
Sufia is a lovely childminder and I highly recommend her.
I’m going to work with a peace of mind regarding my daughter and that’s the most important for me! Thank you Sufia !
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by
Parent
on 31/01/2012
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by
Parent
on 16/08/2011
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Overall
by
Parent
on 06/06/2011
In a nutshell - what does someone expect from a childminder? Well, that the child is well look after, enjoys the day and the parents can rest assured that their little one is in good hands while they are at work.
I never thought I would have that peace of mind, honestly .... until I met Sufia. She has welcomed my little girl into her family and has an environment that my daughter truely enjoys. And, ..... don't forget the good and healthy meals that are prepared every day.
Yes, I truely enjoy working with Sufia and my girl is giving me a smile every day for having made the right decision.
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by
AnitaBar
on 28/09/2010
I met Sufia at her home after having a brief discissuion on the telephone.
Sufia is a warm and bubly person and it is evident that she has a real and honest passion for what she does.
Her home is meticulously clean and tidy, very well organised and she has a wide range of activities for the children.
Her family are also very warm and inviting and I'm looking forward to leaving my little man in her care as of January.
I'm thoroughly looking forward to working with Sufia.
Andrea
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by
Parent
on 28/10/2009
Response by
Sufia Jaigirdar
on 29/10/2009:
Thank you for these kind words. I am also looking forward to working with you from January.
regards,
Sufia
