Helensli's Reviews

Fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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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by Rachel about Helensli on 12/09/2022

Response by Helensli on 12/09/2022:

Thank you so much Rachel, that’s so lovely of you. Both you and ray are lovely. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ xxxx

5 years of peace of mind!

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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by Cassie about Helensli on 04/09/2022

Response by Helensli 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

Brilliant

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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by Lauren about Helensli on 04/09/2022

Response by Helensli 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

Amazing childminder would recommend

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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by Jessica about Helensli on 04/09/2022

Response by Helensli 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

Helen is the best

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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by Vee about Helensli on 03/09/2022

Response by Helensli 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

Amazing

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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by Parent about Helensli on 16/10/2017

Response by Helensli 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

Excellent

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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by Parent about Helensli on 23/09/2014

Excellent

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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by Parent about Helensli on 24/09/2012

Response by Helensli on 24/09/2012:

Hi Naomi,

It is an absolute pleasure looking after Alex.

Thanks very very much for the lovely review

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Excellent Childminder

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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by Parent about Helensli on 17/01/2012

Response by Helensli on 18/01/2012:

Thank you very much Claire.