Helen Hornsey's Reviews

A superb trusted childminder

Helen was without doubt instrumental in our sons development, from the age of just under 2 years old our son was in with Helen for nearly 40 hours a week. Her care and level of compassion was all we could have asked for. With us both at work full time we had to find someone that our son could trust and love when we could not be there. Our son grew very found of Helen and was heart broken to leave her care.

We would not hesitate in recommending Helen as a superb childminder, someone who you can leave your child with and know that they will be cared for and loved in a safe and trusted environment.

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by Parent about Helen Hornsey on 27/04/2014

Fantastic. If only Helen could move to Norfolk to!

Helen has looked after Luke sine he was one so about 14 months now. She is fantastic and so are all her family.

Leaving Luke on his first day was hard but Helen reassured us both and sent messages and photos through out the day. When Luke is not himself she still sends a message and photos to reassure us he his fine.

Luke has loved going to Helens he tells us about his trips to the farms to see the animals and going to playgroup , the park and playing with all his friends. Helen and her family are la second family for Luke.

Luke has learnt so much since being at Helen's and people comment on what a happy confident boy he is

Helen is very flexible. I work shifts and she accommodates my shifts which is great. My shifts can change at short notice and she is always happy to help. I don't ever have to worry that I'm going to be off late as I know Luke will be happy and well looked after

Luke will miss Helen and all her family very much when we move. We are so grateful to have found Helen, and can't thank her enough for looking after him so well for over the past year

I highly recommend Helen and if we weren't moving Luke would still be with Helen I just wish she would move to Norfolk to.

Thank you so much Helen.

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by Parent about Helen Hornsey on 14/02/2014

Worth her weight in gold!! :-)

I am so glad we found Helen on this website...Our 3 year old daughter has been here since she was 22 months old. Helen made the transition between childminders seamless from our very first meeting and has always been friendly, approachable and loving towards us as a family. Charlotte really feels like part of Helen's family and spends lots of time telling us what she has been up to with ‘My Helen’. She is always excited to go in the morning and sometimes we can even bribe her with it to get her to sleep at night!

Charlotte immediately grew in confidence around others and when trying new activities, which was wonderful for us to see when we were out and about. She is full of beans when I collect her, telling me about playgroups, singing new songs, trampolining, her best friends and all her adventures of the day!

Helen is flexible, accommodating and supportive, both Helen and her family offer a warm and welcoming home from home environment which was so important to us when looking for someone to take care of our little girl! Charlotte has made lots of little friends and spends our ‘work time’ socialising and having fun, what more could you ask for?!

We have already booked baby bump number 2 in for when he or she is old enough to go and will continue to take Charlotte when she starts Nursery so she can keep in touch with everyone!

Thank you Helen x

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by Parent about Helen Hornsey on 25/01/2014

Worth double her fees!!

It's hard to explain how wonderful I think Helen is in a few short paragraphs. I think my son Ethan says it all when he tells me 'I love Helen, I love her a million,' and he does. The relationship between a child and their childminder is so important and something I as a mum definitely worried about the most. I needn't of worried! Helen and Ethan have a great relationship and I too am nagged about outings with the gang during holidays! Special mention also to Helen's lovely family who Ethan adores and who play with him so brilliantly.

Not only is Helen friendly,flexible, helpful and thoughtful but she is really brilliant at what she does; looking after, engaging and caring for children. Ethan bounces on the trampoline, ices biscuits, plays games and that's just in an afternoon!

During a recent change in my routine, my 4 year old was a little bit sad and not his usual self. Not only did Helen notice these slight changes in a child she had only known a few weeks, but she raised the matter quickly with me and wanted to ensure all his needs were being met. This real care for both his physical and emotional needs was a real comfort and confirmed what I already knew, I had found a very special childminder..:-) .

I cannot reccomend Helen highly enough.

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by Parent about Helen Hornsey on 14/03/2012

My Daughter is Really Happy

My 4 year old daughter has been with Helen for just over a year and she really enjoys it there. Helen has a big garden with loads to play with and when the weather is good they are always outside getting fresh air and playing.

My daughter only goes to Helen's during the term time but she always asks me if she can go there in the school holidays!

My work hours are fairly irregular and Helen has made life easier for us by being really flexible.

We would definately recommend Helen to anyone looking for a helpful, caring and flexible childminder.

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by Parent about Helen Hornsey on 22/07/2011

A Real Find

We found Helen through this website as soon as we knew I was pregnant. Helen has been incredibly helpful and supportive both during my pregnancy and during our son's first few months.

Now I have returned to work Helen looks after our son 5 days a week. Helen is very flexible on time and how he is looked after. Our son loves being with her and is a very happy little boy.

It has really helped my husband and I going back to work knowing that our son is with someone we can both trust and rely on.

We couldn't recommend Helen highly enough.

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by Katie270 about Helen Hornsey on 17/04/2011