Isoken
Childminder in Birmingham
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Female Member since Mar 2016 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 09 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name Isoken, I have three children (a son and twin daughters) and I live with my husband too.
I am friendly, approachable, and hard-working, I have good communication and listening skills as well as committed to my job.
I have been a qualified childminder (Ofsted registered) since March 2016, Ofsted graded GOOD at my first inspection in April 2018.
I currently hold an MA Education (Merit) and a BA in Early Childhood Studies Degree (First Class). I have a valid Peadiatric and Infant First Aid qualification, I have undergone training, and have an understanding of the principles that underpin safeguarding. I also hold a valid GCSE including maths and English.
My aim is to provide parents and children from all backgrounds, with a warm and welcoming environment where the child can play, learn and develop.
I am committed to providing high-quality childcare at an affordable price. I ensure that children achieve the best as well as have good experiences whilst in my care.
My home is clean and tidy with a front and back garden where children can have a free, fun, and messy play. I also provide activities across the seven areas of learning as stipulated by the EYFS (including outdoor trips, quiet time for sleeping and reading, and singing time).
My home is a smoke-free environment and I provide an inclusive setting where all children are treated as individuals.
My Experience
As a mum, I have experience in caring for children from 0 months. The various trainings I have had has helped me to understand how to care for and safeguard children in a professional manner.
I have been trained to care for children in a homebased setting, how to safely handle and administer medication and also how to administer peadiatric and infant first aid.
While I was at college studying for my health and social care qualification (2011-2013), and during my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to work with children at nurseries, primary schools and those with learning difficulties whilst on placement. These trainings and experiences have helped to boost my confidence in caring for children who may need additional support in a professional and responsible manner.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered (2016-till date)
MA Education (Level 7)
BA Early Childhood Studies (Level 6)
I hold a CACHE level 3 in home based childcare.
I have been trained on how to safeguard children.
I hold a valid Peadiatric infant and Child First Aid level 3.
I have a valid GCSE including maths and english.
BTEC Extended diploma level 3 in health and social care.
NCFE level 2 certificate in understanding the safe handling of medicines
PACEY member
Northampton Childminding Association member.
My Availability
I am available to work mondays to Fridays from 7am to 6pm.
I provide overnight care from 8pm to 7am.
I offer school drop of and pick ups from Woodhouse Primary school, Meadows Primary School (Northfield) St.Laurence Cof E infant and junior school (Northfield), Four dwellings (Quinton), Quakers day nursery (Northfield), and Yellow Penguins day nursery (Edgbaston).
I am available to work during bank holidays and during the school holidays.
Not availble for christmas,new year and boxing day holidays.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
Monday-Friday 7am to 6pm from 7.50/hr
Monday to Sunday Overnight care 8pm to 7am £90.00 flat rate.
Bank holidays 7am to 6pm £11.25/hr
More than one child from thesame familly is full fee for first child and 5% discount for other children on long hours/fixed term contract.
Emergency care £11.25/hr
FEES FOR ABSENT CHILDREN
1.Parent/child sick full fee charge
2.Childminder sick is full fee off.
OTHER CHARGES
Late collection and late payment fees will be charged
If a child is collected earlier than arranged, full fee paymet as par contractual agreement will apply.
* I accept Childcare Vouchers from Edenred.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Woodhouse Primary Academy
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at World's End Infant and Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at World's End Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Princethorpe Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Meadows Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Laurence Church Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Laurence Church Infant School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at King Edward VI Five Ways School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 13/08/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for their professionalism, experience, and dedication to children's development. Parents appreciate the balance between fun activities and educational stimulation, as well as the flexible service and regular updates provided. The childminder is described as kind, patient, and firm, creating a safe and engaging environment for children. Overall, parents feel confident in the care provided and highly recommend the service.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Isoken. 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.
After experiencing 5 different childcare setting nurseries and other childminder, Isoken has been one of the best childcare provider me and my daughter have experienced.
Kind, patient, firm but fair, in stilling proper manners. One to one tutor, helping my daughter with her educational development and behaviour.
Flexible, daily updates, picture and video of how their day is going. Proper handover, working together with parent for the best of child.
Most nurseries employe people with level 2 and possible 3 in childcare but Isoken has Level 6 I'm Early child development and years of experience with is amazing no complains.
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Chrystel
on 26/04/2025
Would recommend on every level! From the beginning Sarah has been very professional and my daughter enjoys the times she is with her. I have no doubt my daughter is in good hands and very well looked after. Thank you again Sarah for your continued services. Amazing lady
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sharna
on 23/04/2025
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Isoken
on 23/04/2025:
Thanks Sharna, been such a pleasure working in partnership with you.
Would recommend. I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my child to Isoken, a highly professional childminder, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. The level of engagement and variety of activities provided was brilliant. My son had a delightful time under Isoken's care, which included an array of activities like park visits, board games, and spelling and maths.
What stood out to me the most was the balance Isoken maintained between fun and learning, ensuring my child was not only entertained but also intellectually stimulated. It was great to collect a happy child after actively participating in all the activities. Thank you.
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Jez
on 08/01/2024
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Isoken
on 08/01/2024:
Thanks Mr. Jez for your feedback . It was a pleasure having your son around and it was great working with you. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you.
Sarah collected my son from school several days a week. He loves her and her kids. Always felt like my kid was safe with her.
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Simone
on 13/11/2022
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Isoken
on 13/11/2022:
Thank you Simone for your feedback. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you and your child. Wishing you goodluck for the future.
I really enjoyed my experience with Sarah in looking after my kids more than a year. She is hard working, friendly, committed and efficient. I strongly recommend. Thank you.
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Sherif
on 06/09/2020
A great childminder who loves what she does...she s really involved and loves kids... My son was really happy with her and her family....they did lots of activities and he improved his math also. For sure we ll be back soon. Thank you!!!
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raluca
on 25/08/2020
Isoken looked after our boy for over a year. Very professional and look after our boy very well. Very sad to be leaving but he is going to nursery. We highly recommended Isoken for providing safe and caring environment for our boy. Thank you
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Alex
on 20/12/2019
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Isoken
on 05/02/2020:
Thank you Mr. Alex. it was a great pleasure knowing and working with you and your family. Good luck for the future.
I am a mother of three children, a full time student and anytime I need help with child care especially during school breaks I always rely on Isoken so I can have enough time to do my assignment and studies. Her price is quite good and I get a discount for my 3rd child. Her environment is clean and tidy, different learning materials to keep kids busy and excited. My kids love going to her due to the good service she renders. I will highly recommend her to any parent who needs child minder.
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on 17/07/2018
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Isoken
on 30/07/2018:
Thank you for the review. Very much appreciated. Been a pleasure working with you.
My son have been looked after by Isoken since he was 12 months and he is almost turning 3 years. It has been an amazing experience because he is always happy to go to Isoken's place and the knowledge he gathered it's unique. I will have to thank you for this wonderful journey, and also for the care, commitment and compassion. Will definitely recommend your services to anyone who wants to have a outstanding service
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Parent
on 06/07/2018
Response by
Isoken
on 26/12/2018:
Thanks a million Carly. It's been a privilege working with your family. Thank you for working with me as a team . It's indeed been a great experience.
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