Helen
Childminder in Kettering
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Female Member since Sep 2017 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Thank you for looking at my profile. My name is Helen and I live with my husband Chris. My youngest daughter Emma is 19 years old and studying Business management at Sheffield University. My two older children are 23 and 27, my daughter works for an accountancy firm in Milton Keynes and my son is working as an engineer in Oxford. My home is a large semi-detached house on the Ise Lodge estate in Kettering, with a fully enclosed garden, providing a home from home environment.
I have 17 years experience in early years childcare, as a childminding assistant, Pre-school assistant and now a childminder. I love looking after children and helping them to reach their full potential by providing a wide range of activities and toys appropriate for their individual age and stage of development and encouraging independence and self-esteem. I will take the children to parks and local groups allowing them to mix with other children encouraging their confidence and social skills.
I appreciate that parents are the most important people in a child's life and therefore will consult with you on all aspects of your child's care and learning.
My Experience
Childminding assistant for 4 years in Weldon [2005-2009]
Queen Eleanor Pre-school in Geddington for 5 years [2009-2014]
Childminding assistant in Geddington for 3 years [2014-2017]
Childminder since January 2018
My Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Childrens Care, Learning and Development
QA Level 3 award in Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children Certificate
Food and Hygiene Certificate
Cuk Childminding Introductory Training
My Availability
My hours are Tuesday to Friday 7.30m until 5.30pm
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£5
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/01/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helen. 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.
Helen has looked after my daughter since she was 9 months old, she will be 3 soon.
My daughter absolutely adores Helen and I believe that is because she is such a lovely caring person who genuinely loves what she does. I would recommend her to anyone & everyone in a heartbeat.
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Opeyummy
on 25/10/2017
Helen has cared for my children for the last two years and they have always thoroughly enjoyed their time with her. She always meets my children with a lovely smile and makes them feel very welcome. Helen provides lots of activities and visits to local parks and groups which my children really enjoy. I would highly recommend Helen, she genuinely loves what she does.
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on 22/10/2017
Helen has looked after both my children aged 2 & 3yrs. At her presant job. She always has a smile on her face and my children love seeing her. They talk about her when they are not with her. Helen is very down to earth and can turn her hand to anything. She is also not to bad at singing. ! She's is very creative. Your children will love being with her. ?
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