Helens Little Angels
Childminder in Sunderland
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Female Member since Feb 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 28 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered childminder. My recent Ofsted inspection I was graded an Outstanding Childminder. My Ofsted report is available to read.
I currently have spaces available for funded and non-funded hrs from birth. We are flexible with days and times to meet the needs of parents.
Hrs of work Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6pm
I WORK school holidays
I do not work bank holidays
I work with my husband who is my registered assistant. I have been registered, and I have worked with my husband since 2011, we have been together for 20 years.
Funded hrs for more information please visit the websites: childcare choices or direct gov
I provide the below funded hrs:
For working parents
In September 2025, 15 hours for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families will be able to claim 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
I can offer the below:
9 month olds PLUS from September 2025 I can offer 30 funded hrs child care.
9 months to 2 years old, I can offer 15 hours per week of funded childcare
2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any of the, listed 7 benefits (please see the website for the 7 benefits):
3 to 4 years old, I can offer 30 hours per week of free childcare
Nurseries and schools we drop off and collect from:
Collect and drop off from both Valley Road nursery and junior school
Collect and drop off from both Grangetown nursery and junior school
I am 46 years old we also have a 7 year old son.
We live on a quiet street Manila street in Grangetown, just off Ryhope road. We do not smoke. We have one indoor cat.
I follow the early years foundation stage and make learning fun.
We have cared for babies and children since 2011, over the years we have cared for the child’s brothers, sisters and family. We take children to nursery then to start first class of school (reception), then after school and children still come in secondary school.
Children feel welcomed and part of our family, I have great working partnerships with parents, nursery and school staff. As I have collected from Grangetown & Valley Road schools since 2011.
I have work experience of working in both schools and nurseries, I have a level 3 diploma for children and young people’s work force.
I have lovely written reviews from parents and nursery teachers if you would like to read them on your visit. Please read views from parents on this site.
We really enjoy our job and we find it rewarding seeing the children in our care, grow, learn and progress.
We are up-to-date with training, including paediatric training & food hygiene.
We both feel the children in our care benefit from, both male and female role models.
My Experience
As well as play activities, we focus on the children getting enough exercise and fresh air during play. We have an outdoor area where the children can get involved in outdoor play with toys, sensory fun, including water play, play dough, planting & messy play.
We take children in our care to parks, beach walks, and museums. The children also enjoy taking part in nature walks looking out for animals such as squirrels, different kinds of birds. get a point for example a bird etc….
During the week I organise age appropriate activities to help babies, toddlers and children learn through play. Examples crafts, painting, playing and making play dough, cooking, story and nursery rhyme time. I arrange activities children are interested in.
We have a variation of toys, which we rotate.
Reference from parent:
Miss Young
Helen and Jeff have made a big difference to my son’s life. They both helped me with potty training, Ashton’s speech, behaviour and other departments in Ashton’s life. There time keeping is brilliant and they are both very reliable. From day one I have felt safe with leaving my son with Helen and Jeff they are friendly and make sure I feel relaxed with everything they do with my son. Ashton has been a Hugh responsibility to them from March 2011 until August 2012 and they have never let me down or made me feel dis appointed through out Ashton's time with them. It was heart breaking losing my job as I could no longer afford Ashton’s child care. They grew a lovely bond together and Ashton loves the other kids.
I have a personal opinion of Helen and Jeff which, is they are lovely, kind and caring people. I could n’t ask for better care for my now 3 year old son.
My Qualifications
Certificates
All certificates are not listed as I attend training regularly. All certificates are available to read on your visit.
Certificate of registration from Ofsted.
Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare
Paediatric first aid certificate.
Introduction to child minding practices.
Learning the early years foundation stage
Safeguarding children.
Level 2 food Hygiene.
Btec GNVQ Health and Social Care.
Healthy eating for children
Up -to-date CRB checks for myself and my partner.
All up to date policies - risk assessments contracts.
EYFS
Ofsted inspection: Outstanding
My Availability
I look after children from the age of birth to teenagers.
Although these hours are confirmed. I am very flexible and will try to accommodate to meet parents needs.
Hours of work Monday to Friday 7.00 am until 6:00 pm
I am flexible to meet parents needs.
We work with parents to help meet both you and your children's needs.
We do school pick up and drop off's.
I work School holidays.
I do not work bank holidays
In September 2025, 15 hours for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families will be able to claim 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
I can offer the below:
9 month olds PLUS from September 2025 I can offer 30 funded hrs child care.
9 months to 2 years old, I can offer 15 hours per week of funded childcare
2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any of the, listed 7 benefits (please see the website for the 7 benefits):
3 to 4 years old, I can offer 30 hours per week of free childcare
Nurseries and schools we drop off and collect from:
Collect and drop off from both Valley Road nursery and junior school
Collect and drop off from both Grangetown nursery and junior school
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 27/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
please contact me for good price and food arrangements.
Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.00am until 6.00 pm
I charge £4.00 per hour including food.
In September 2025, 15 hours for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families will be able to claim 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
I can offer the below:
9 month olds PLUS from September 2025 I can offer 30 funded hrs child care.
9 months to 2 years old, I can offer 15 hours per week of funded childcare
2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any of the, listed 7 benefits (please see the website for the 7 benefits):
3 to 4 years old, I can offer 30 hours per week of free childcare
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Grangetown 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/04/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helens Little Angels. 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.
I couldn’t recommend Helen and Geoff enough. My son Ray has been minded and took to and from school from the age of 3/4. He has developmental delay and needed a lot of attention at that age. I was apprehensive at first knowing how much attention he needed but needn’t have worried at all. Updates via text throughout the day are provided with photos of my son and all the wonderful activities he gets up to with his friends. Ray often asks to go to Helens when it’s not his allocated day. They have birthday parties for the children and it is evident of how much care and attention they put into caring for the kids. My work hours have changed throughout my sons time with Helen and that hasn’t been a problem, Helen is very flexible and nothing is a bother for her. They often go to the park, beach paint, bake and plant seeds. My son is 7 now and would probably go to Helen’s even when I’m not working as he enjoys his time there so much. I Couldn't have imagined for a better family to look after my son and peace of mind while I’m at work.
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Rachel
on 12/09/2022
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Helens Little Angels
on 12/09/2022:
Thank you so much Rachel, that’s so lovely of you. Both you and ray are lovely. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ xxxx
My little brother had been going to Helen and Jeffs for about 6 years and my Mam always spoke very highly of them so when it came to making a decision about childcare for my own little girl it wasn’t a hard choice to make…Helen and Jeff have been fantastic childminders to both of my girls now with the oldest starting with them when she was 11 months old and the youngest when she was 9 months old. Both girls thrive when they’re with Helen and Jeff and always have a lot of fun. I also like the updates Helen sends (especially when they were younger) because it gives peace of mind that my babies are absolutely fine. I would highly recommend!
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Cassie
on 04/09/2022
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Helens Little Angels
on 04/09/2022:
Thanks very much Cassie!!! I love the title 5 years of peace of mind!!! Thank you for the lovely review. Me and Jeff are both over the moon. It’s been a pleasure to look after your girls xxxxx
Myself and my partner were very nervous leaving our first child in childcare at 8 months old. We contacted Helen as she had already cared for a family member but also debated a nursery setting… after the initial meeting we decided that Helens Little Angels was the perfect place for Penny. Helen and Jeff are so welcoming and have been very accommodating with changes and flexibility. 2 years on and Penny still waves us off at the door, has made friends with all of the other children and thinks of Helen, Jeff and Daniel as family. Daily picture and text message updates are so reassuring and it’s nice to see what she gets up to. She loves getting involved in all the activities and tells us all about what she has learnt at Helen’s house. Helen is very professional and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Helens Little Angels to anyone looking for childcare!
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Lauren
on 04/09/2022
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Helens Little Angels
on 04/09/2022:
Hi Lauren, thank you so so much for the lovely review. Jeff and I, are over the moon thank you. We are so pleased you choose us as your childcare provider as Penny is a character she is brilliant she is a pleasure to look after!!! You and Paul are both lovely too. Thank you xxxxx
I can’t recommend Helen and Jeff enough to look after your children. My son Brandon has been with Helen and Jeff since he was 1 year old and is now coming up to 7 year old. She has helped massively with his development and especially his speech which he received speed therapy for. My youngest son Jacob has been with Helen and Jeff since he was 10 month old and is now nearly 4 year old, they have helped with development, social skills and potty training. The care and attention they receive is amazing and they always say how much they love being with Helen and Jeff. They help with school and nursery drop off and pick ups which they have formed a relationship with the boys teachers also. They love going to Helen and Jeffs in the holidays as they go on nature walks, trips to the beach and to local parks. They have film days, learning days with toys and baking. Helen and Jeff even celebrate birthdays with them and have a birthday party so they have celebrate with their friends. There’s also flexibility with days and times during term and out of term time. Receiving photos of them during the day is a massive bonus to see what they have been getting up to. We also love receiving their development report and seeing how much the boys have progressed with Helen and Jeff. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for us.
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Jessica
on 04/09/2022
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Helens Little Angels
on 04/09/2022:
Hi Jessica, thank you so so much for the lovely review. Jeff and I, are over the moon thank you. We are so pleased you choose us as your childcare provider as the boys are brilliant, and both have brilliant personalities, and are a pleasure to look after. You and Anth are so so lovely too Xxxxx
I was new to the area and was practically stuck on which childminder to mind my little one when I’m at work.
My first contact with Helen was very lovely and everything else has remained the same.
I feel very relaxed leaving my 18months old son with Helen. I have no worries at all because I know he is well cared for.
Helen is very kind and considerate and would do all she could to accommodate my schedules. She keeps me updated on all that happens with pictures to back up.
I would recommend her over and over again. Thank you Helen.
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Vee
on 03/09/2022
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Helens Little Angels
on 03/09/2022:
Thank you so so much Vee. That is so lovely of you. Your son is an absolute pleasure to look after and you are lovely too. Thankyou xxxxxx
I just can't rate Helen and Jeff enough and I will recommend her over and over again to people. They are wonderful and my son alffy is so in love with Helen. Helen is open and you can easily talk to like a friend or sister and all the kids love her. I am happy I chose Helens because I saw a big difference in alffy's speech and enthusiasm to do different things few weeks after he started at Helens and he always looks forward to going to neneen as he calls her.
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on 16/10/2017
Response by
Helens Little Angels
on 16/10/2017:
Hi Ola,
Thankyou very much for the lovely reference, Jeff says thankyou too. Alffy is a lovely boy & a pleasure to look after :-)
Helen
I could not recommend them enough. Alex was with Helen for 3 yrs and loved every minute. I wouldn't hesitate to send him again. We moved out of the area but were we to move back we would send him there again in a heartbeat. They are very caring and taught Alex so much don't know what I would have done without them
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on 23/09/2014
My son has been going to Helen's for over 6 months now and I could not ask for a better place to leave him. Leaving him for the first time with someone other than family was incredibly difficult ,however Helen and Jeff made it so easy by making Alex feel welcome. He has come on in leaps and bounds since being there and that is very much due to the time and care Helen and Jeff give. Alex never puts up a fight when going to Helen and Jeff's and I know that is because he feels safe, secure; loved and has a lot of fun! I honestly could not think of leaving him with anyone else.
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on 24/09/2012
Response by
Helens Little Angels
on 24/09/2012:
Hi Naomi,
It is an absolute pleasure looking after Alex.
Thanks very very much for the lovely review
Helen
My children have been in the care of Helen for the past 6 months. Helen is accomodating to my needs and I cannot stress how professional she is at her job. The children love going to Helens and a range of activities and outings are always on offer.
Not only is Helen welcoming but she is a genuine and caring person. I am so pleased we decided to use Helen as our childminder, not only is my mind at rest whilst my children are in her care but I am confident we have made the right decison.
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on 17/01/2012
Response by
Helens Little Angels
on 18/01/2012:
Thank you very much Claire.
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