The Team

Maria Sofroniou (Childminder)

Angelo Sofroniou (Childminder)

Tahira Ali
(Assistant)

My name is Maria and I have been working with children in early years for over 20 years. I have previously worked in private nurseries in Muswell Hill and have glowing references available.

I have a full understanding of the Early Years Foundation stage to teach children and help them to develop and grow into happy confident children in a safe and caring environment. I am trained in pediatric first aid and Safeguarding.

Angelo is my husband and is also registered with Ofsted as a childminder and has a full understanding of the EYFS.

He helps me with the children when necessary and does all the admin. He also carries out all maintenance,

has paediatric first aid training, food hygiene certificate and Safeguarding Children Advanced.

He attends all courses available and helps me to carry out all the risk assessments.

Tahira joined us in April 2025 and brings lots of experience working in early years education. She holds both a level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare and a level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Children and Young People's Management).

Tahira is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive. With her enhanced DBS clearance and paediatric first aid training, she plays an active role in promoting children's well-being and development across all areas of the early years foundation stage.

Georgina Aziz (Assistant)

Georgina is my daughter and is also registered with Ofsted as a childminder assistant and has a full understanding of the EYFS.

She helps me with the children when necessary. She has paediatric first aid training, and Safeguarding Children Advanced.

Valentina Sila (Assistant)

Valentina joined Pixies Childcare Enfield in November 2024 and brings a wealth of hands-on experience in early years care and education. With over nine years of combined experience as both a nursery assistant and private nanny, she has developed a strong understanding of child development and the importance of creating a nurturing, responsive environment for young children.