Helenot
Childminder in Royal: Greenwich
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Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 13 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
* January 2025 vacancies*
We have an early years vacancy (child aged 0-3) for 2-3 days per week.
We have morning and/or afternoon wrap around care vacancies - St Marys Primary school or Eltham Church of England Primary school.
I am an NNEB Qualified ofsted registered childminder in Eltham,SE9.
I have 25 years childcare experience as a Nanny, Nursery Nurse, Childminder and Mum of 3.
I work as a childminder, 4 days per week, alongside my husband, who is also ofsted registered. Our setting is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
We have a large childminding space within our home, with a variety of toys both indoors and in our child friendly garden.
We provide a range of fun activities full of learning opportunities both inside and outside of my home.
We love taking the children out and about, exploring local parks and woods and going on trips to farms etc. We also visit the library, attend singing sessions and visit soft play centres.
If you'd like your child cared for in a home from home environment full of play and learning then please get in touch.
My Experience
I have 25 years childcare experience, 20 years as a childminder.
I have worked as a Nanny, a School Nursey Nurse and as a Childminder.
I am also a mum of 3, now aged 21, 19 and 14 years.
My Qualifications
NNEB (Cache Diploma in Nursery Nursing)
Introduction to Childminding Practice
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding training
Early Years curriculum training
My Availability
I work part-time, 4 days per week.
I can do the school run to Eltham Church of England Primary School and St. Mary's Primary School.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
All day childcare provided at hourly rate.
15 and 30 hour funded spaces available.
Wrap around care is a sessional fee.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Eltham Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's Catholic Primary 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
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 14/11/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/04/2024)
- Marriage Certificate (added 12/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: NNEB (added 12/07/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 12/07/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 12/07/2021)
- DBS Check (added 12/07/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for helenot. 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.
Without doubt, I would highly recommend Helen’s childminding services. My daughter has been with Helen and Nick since she was 1years old and loves every day there . We are updated regularly throughout the day with photos and my daughter has become very confident and independent. There are regular outings to the park, soft play and adventures for the children too. Overall, my daughter comes back everyday with a big smile on her face and speaks very fondly of her time at Helen’s. I’m so glad that I chose to go ahead with a childminder, as my daughter was young, I feel the consistency and attention from one carer really helps to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for little ones. Helen is very organised, attentive and understanding to all of the children. If we weren’t leaving the area, we would have loved to stay with Helen for longer!
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AliceB
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on 26/11/2024
Response by
helenot
on 27/11/2024:
Thankyou Alice. Really appreciate all that you've written. We are very sad to see M leave.
I'll start off with saying that we absolutely love Helen, Nick & their whole family. Our little boy started with them when he was 9 months old and is now 2.5 yrs. He is super excited to go every morning and is the happiest little bugger when we pick him up. He amazes us nearly every day with new words or skills he has learnt. Helen & Nick really go out of their way to make learning fun and do some many activities during the day- we look forward the daily updates & photos.These really help to put my mamma heart at ease, especially when I first went back to work. We cannot thank them enough for loving our little one and helping him grow into such a beautiful, smart little boy. We are forever thankful.
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Jani
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on 08/05/2024
Response by
helenot
on 08/05/2024:
Thankyou Jani, lovely words x
Our son absolutely loved Helen & Nick’s childminding setting. I was very anxious finding the right care for our one year old little boy when I had to rerun to work however luckily I was recommended Helen. From the first visit of her home I was immediately reassured by what I have seen. The atmosphere, Helen’s attitude, and the relaxed and smiling children that were kept busy with various activities, and tons of toys, made it an easy decision. I didn’t think one could achieve home from home environment that’s stimulating and full of learning opportunities at the same time however Helen and Nick has managed it exceptionally. In their care, our son has grown from a very timid lockdown little baby boy into a confident toddler that surprised me every day he came home with new skill or new knowledge or even adorable piece of art (or even a cupcake). I was also really grateful for the regular updates and photos Helen shared during the day so I knew how much fun our boy was having. We have moved away and with heavy heart we had to change the child care however we are forever grateful to Helen and Nick for all their love and care they have shown to our little boy.
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My daughter has been attending for 7 months now, she settled in instantly and absolutely loves it. Helen & Nick are experienced, reliable, caring, professional & friendly and provide a great home from home environment for the kids.
They regularly organise day trips as well as plenty of fun activities indoors. Helen always keeps us updated during the the day and sends lots of photos.
From day one, we’ve felt that our little one was safe, cared for and happy, I feel we are really lucky to have found Helen & Nick and would highly recommend their services.
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Helen looked after both my daughters for 2 years, until we moved areas and unfortunately had to say goodbye. I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare. My girls adored going to her house and really felt like part of her family.
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