Helen Middleton
Childminder in Altofts
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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
Crackerjacks Childcare
About Me
Hi, I am an OFSTED registered childminder and care for children from birth in a fun and friendly home environment.
I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) and I am fully insured.
I am married to Justin and we have three older children who are in high school.
We have 3 small dogs (they don't enter the playroom) and I’m also the proud keeper of an allotment where we have chickens
My Experience
I have gained a lot of experience from raising my own children and have been providing a successful Childcare business since November 2012
I will provide a quality, safe and happy home based childcare provision which will be educational & fun for your child to grow.
I see my role is to provide a normal daily routine and environment incorporating all the things a child would ordinarily encounter with their parents such as walks, attendance of toddler groups or school, visits to local parks so they are stimulated and comfortable in their surroundings, I also aim to develop them socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally by means of age and stage, appropriate toys, activities and outings.
My Qualifications
I am a member of the Wakefield and District Childminders Association
Diploma in Early Years Childcare Level 3
DBS checks
Safeguarding officer
Food Hygiene Level 2
Paediatric First Aid
Twin experience
Inclusion and diversity training
Bronze inclusion kite mark training
Messy play workshop
Multicultural workshop
Two year progress check workshop
Communication, language and speech workshop
Changes to EYFS 2024
NSPCC training
Observation and moderation course
Observation, assessment and planning training
Numbers and patterns (laying foundations)
Allergens training
Phonics and early reading training
Mathematics through stories and rhymes
Prevent duty courses
Characteristics of effective leaders
Promoting positive behaviour
Effective first aid
Child exploitation and online safety
Early years nutrition
ADHD
I attend regular Quality Improvement Network Meetings with the council
Dyslexia Awareness level 2
Concussion Awareness level 2
Understanding Asthma level 2
Understanding Anaphylaxis level 2
New Eyfs 2022
Graded Good in my Ofsted Inspection (2022) available to read online
Key worker and worked all through COVID-19 for those children / parents that needed me
I also offer the 2,3 & 4 Years funding 15/30hrs available
I do not cover term time only
My Availability
We are currently full and taking bookings for 2026
I am open Monday to Thursday 7:30-5:30
Friday 7:30-5pm
I don’t cover wrap around care for 30hrs when this is done in a school setting
I offer a local drop off and collection service
We drop off and pick up from Lee Brig infants school and Martin Frobisher am & pm
Pick up & drop off from Martin Frobisher Nursery & Lee Brig Nursery a.m only (11:30am)
We also drop off and pick from Altofts Juniors school
Please feel free to contact me. we can arrange a visit to suit us both
Settling in sessions are available
Please send me a message with your childcare needs.
My advice for babies is to book in early for when returning to work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Information about fees will be provided upon application
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Normanton Altofts Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Martin Frobisher Infant 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
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection 2022 (added 13/06/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/04/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helen Middleton. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Posey has attended Crackerjacks weekly since returning full time to work. She loves her time there. Helen is absolutely excellent I have no doubts that whilst Posey is with Helen she is safe and well cared for. Helen provides a number of excellent learning opportunities in the setting and beyond. I am fully informed on how Posey is developing and what she has done each day! A huge thank you to Helen and the team, I would highly recommend Helen as a childminder.
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on 30/03/2019
My daughter has been going to Helen since she was five months old and she is now nearly four. Helen has shown such love and care to Chloe and has treated her like family. Helen ensures the children have fun packed diaries and gets such joy from seeing them enjoy themselves. Helen has helped me get through all the different stages, solids, potty training, tantrums and has been such a support and a true friend.
I would recommend Helen to anyone she is a special person and is a big part of our family. She is our Mary Poppins.
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on 04/03/2019
My daughter could not have been better cared for! My girl settled in nicely since she was 1,5 years old and every time I left her I knew she is in the good, caring hands. I could track my daughter's development progress through the baby days app and Helen always uploaded a lot of photos from their daily activities. Helen is the most nice caring person I have ever met and I had no worries leaving my child with her.
Thank you so much for all the love, kindness and caring you have shown my daughter.
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Tanya
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on 28/02/2019
My son has been going to crackerjacks for 8 months now. He has settled in fab & that couldn't of been done without Helen and her family being so welcoming. He goes in & just says bye and waves so I no longer feel guilty leaving him. The diary Helen sends everyday without fail includes what's he's eaten all day, drank all day & what activities they have done which also includes pictures. I could not ask for better for my son. Helen is very friendly and so are her staff. If anyone needs a childminder Helen is the one! Crackerjacks has done and is still doing so much for my little boy.
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on 20/11/2015
Helen and the rest of the team are Amazing, My Daughter Mary has been going for a year now and after a few unsettled months of me leaving her she now loves it. As a parent who will not just leave my Daughter with anyone, I have ALWAYS felt confident leaving Mary with Helen, I know she is cared for, cuddled and comforted when upset, encouraged to play, and interact with the other children. Mary now goes twice per week and seems to love it even more, I no longer feel guilty for leaving her and going to work as I know she has lots of fun. Helen keeps a Diary of what Mary has been doing, which is lovely to look back on to see the progress she has made. Anyone who wants a childminder that is so much more, Helen is for you. I feel like Mary has been welcomed into a family when she goes, she happily walks in and waves me goodbye, what parent wouldn`t be more than happy with that.
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