Helena
Childminder in Hillingdon (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Dec 2012 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 25 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi there!
My name is Helena. I'm an Ofsted Registered Childminder based in Hillingdon with childcare experience for over 10 years, including looking after twins.
I am a warm and loving person, having raised two daughters of my own.
I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Homebased Childcare CYPOP 5, Pediatric First Aid Training, Safeguarding Level 2 amongst many other courses that I'm constantly attending to. I am also a member of PACEY.
I have recently been inspected by Ofsted and my overall grade is: Good.
I am a child-loving person who is trust-worthy and extremely reliable and I offer a loving, warm and caring environment.
If you're interested, please feel free to message me.
My Experience
- Personal experience raising two daughters
- Worked as a nanny for 4 years looking after twin boys from birth till reception
- Worked in a private nursery
My Qualifications
- Ofsted Registered
- DBS check
- Pediatric first aid course
- Home-based childcare (Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce) Level 3
- Safeguarding Training Course Level 2
My Availability
I provide childcare Monday-Friday 8AM to 6PM (can be flexible)
Current vacancies: Full until September 2023.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
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
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 02/04/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helena. 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.
Helena took care of both our son and daughter from age 1 to 2 years old. We could not have asked for a more caring, loving person to watch over both of our children. Both of them thrived and were always kept safe and happy with Helena. We often joked that Helena was like another grandmother to our children. She truly cares about the children's wellbeing, development and happiness. We highly recommend her services.
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SSMehta
on 23/10/2024
Helena looked after my daughter for 2 years, and I can honestly say these last 2 years have been amazing for her, she’s learned so much and has honestly just thrived. Helena was so accommodating for us right the way through, and my daughter loved going to her every single day. Helena is so kind and caring and the second I met her I got that ‘feeling’, I knew my daughter would be in safe hands and I was so right! If you are looking for childcare in the Hillingdon area I would recommend Helena in a heartbeat!
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Miss C
on 16/09/2024
Helena looked after my son for a couple of months over the summer while we moved houses and before my son started at a new nursery. I was nervous that, as it would be a completely new setting, area and people for my son, it would be hard for him to settle. But Helena was incredible patient, loving and caring to my son, that he settled in pretty quickly and was extremely happy every time we picked him up. We couldn’t be happier with Helena!! We will definitely get back to her if anything doesn’t go as planned with nursery!
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Rebeca
on 29/09/2022
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Helena
on 30/09/2022:
Thank you so much Rebeca 😀 Your son is a joy to be around!
Our son has been going to Helena for just over a year. Helena has provided a safe and loving environment for him. She has been someone that we trust completely with our son. The kids participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which have helped our son develop socially and academically. Helena feels like she is a part of our extended family and we are very lucky to have found her!
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SSMehta
on 12/09/2022
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Helena
on 13/09/2022:
Thank you so much Shruti - It has been wonderful seeing your little boy develop so quickly! :)
My son has been attending for over a year and we have been extremely happy with the care provided by Helena. My son loves going to Helena’s every day and looks forward to seeing her, he loves spending time with her. He is always happy and has developed hugely during his time with her. Helena provides a safe and caring environment where the children are well looked after. It’s reassuring to know he is in such great care everyday. I highly recommend Helena. I’m so happy we found her.
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Deb44
on 26/07/2022
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Helena
on 26/07/2022:
Hi Deborah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s been a pleasure looking after your little one and I’ll definitely miss him!! I wish you all the best for the future.
Helena is a wonderful person who has helped my wife and I since my daughter was 8 months old. My daughter grew up to look at Helena as another person in our family and was extremely close to her all the time. As working parents, we cant thank Helena enough for all the support and understanding she has give us in the last 3.5 years and all 3 of us will miss her immensely
Thank you for all your help and going the extra step to allow Riya to grow in a safe, secure and warm environment Helena!
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Santosh
on 30/09/2021
Helena looked after our daughter since she was 12 months . She is always there to help ,flexible , affidable and kind . Julia loves to go there and made good friends. Now she is almost 4, due to moving house we sadly had to leave her . Julia will miss you ! Thanks for everything!
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Giusy
on 31/08/2019
Helena has been an amazing childminder for our son for over a year. She is so loving and caring and our son has loved his time with her. Due to moving house we sadly had to leave but we will miss her greatly.
Thank you for everything Helena!
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Saisrisk
on 24/08/2018
Helena is a wonderful and amazing person. She is taking care of my 13 months daughter. Very caring, lovely, responsable, friendly, onest.
Helena started taking care of my child when she was 7 months old. My daughter really loves her and I can see the bond between them.
I am extremely happy that I met Helena. I am stress free knowing that my daughter and she are getting along.
Thank you very much Helena.
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Mum T
on 24/09/2017
Response by
Helena
on 29/09/2017:
Hi Mirela,
I'm so glad to hear this. It is a pleasure looking after your daughter, she's an absolute delight!
Thank you for the kind words.
Helena
My twins have been going to Helena's since 2014 and they love it. I have always felt totally comfortable and confident in the childcare and support that I have received.
Helena offers a fun environment with lots of activities and my children can't wait to go. I have been very impressed with level of service I have received and love watching the children playing happily and responding to Helena - it is always so positive.
I would definitely recommend Helena to anyone and will be sad when mine get too big to go.
Lisa
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Lisap288
on 29/06/2016
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