Helen Burch
Childminder in Tadworth
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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Helen Burch
I am 41 years of age and I am an enthusiastic and calm, Ofsted registered child minder, who is CRB enhanced checked. I have completed a level 3 Diploma in childcare and paediatric first aid qualification. I have been awarded a GOOD grading by Ofsted.
I live in a smoke free, clean, three bedroomed, semi-detached house owned by myself and my husband, in a quiet cul de sac in Tadworth. We have 2 little boys who are 11 and 8 The house has been renovated to provided a large room that is just used for child minding which is well resourced with children's toys and equipment. The resources are rotated regularly and boast a wide range of age appropriate toys which children can select themselves, for example small world play, ICT toys, babies, various train tracks, car sets, kitchen, books, blocks, arts and craft materials and natural resources etc. There will also be a quite room which will be open plan with the kitchen, which leads onto a secure back garden. The garden contains a play mud kitchen a go kart, ride on toys, scooters and bikes, a work bench and a toy shed which the children can access and also resources for gardening.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and provide a wide range of activities and experiences to ensure that all of the children enjoy their time at Pitter Patta while developing in all seven areas of the EYFS (Physical development, Personal, social and Emotional, Communication and Language, Literacy, Maths, Understanding of the world and Expressive Arts).
I aim to provide a home from home environment, warm, safe and fun atmosphere for children to enjoy their time in.
I am very polite, well mannered and well spoken with excellent childminding principles. I am keen on good quality nutritional food for my children, and any child I care for will get the same. I believe in an excellent environment with lots of outdoor play and fun activities with a safe cosy place for children to rest when tired. All this, combined with lots of love and encouragement, is the basis for great learning and a happy start in life. A typical day at Pitter Patta involves free play sessions, a morning outing to some wonderful groups or the park, soft play, the library etc. Followed by a rest or nap time in the afternoon.
During the school holidays we make the most of the memberships which I have such as National Trust places, RHS Wisley gardens, and the Magic Garden at Hampton court which we sometimes visit throughout the year also along with places such as Box Hill or Nonsuch Park. All of this is included in my fee's
I have a full clean driving Licence with insurance to cover me for business use, and public Liability Insurance.
My Experience
I have completed my Level 3 Diploma in childcare. I was also awarded a dedication to learning award while undertaking my diploma
I CAN OFFER BOTH ALL YEAR ROUND CARE OR TERM TIME ONLY CONTRACT with no retainer fee charged.
I have previously worked in a finance company as a senior accounts specialist. Some of my duties included reconciliation of accounts, problem solving, ensuring urgent payments were paid on time, and general accounts duties.
Family is very important to me and I am very close to my own family.
I have much experience with children, specifically as a mother but also 9 years experience in child-minding ages ranging from 6 months to 8 years. I have references available below plus more which can be viewed at your visit to me.
Please ask for me to email you a copy of my welcome pack which gives a little more insight into the kind of care I offer.
I also offer a baby sitting service please contact me for further information.
My Qualifications
Below are my Childcare related qualifications:
Completed level 3 childcare Diploma along side a dedication to learning award
Ofsted Certificate of Registration
Experienced Child-minder
Surrey County Council - Safeguarding Children Certificate
Surrey Paediatric First Aid Trained
NCMA Member
Hygiene certified
Mother
My Availability
Currently, my availability is Monday to Fridays and I have vacancies open.
I CAN PICK UP FROM TADWORTH SCHOOL. I CAN OFFER ALL YEAR ROUND CARE OR TERM TIME ONLY.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| 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 |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
This includes drinks, snacks and all outings (except farm visits and some soft plays)
I only ask parents to provide wipes, nappies and formula.
I do charge while a child is at preschool as I am unable to fill the space.
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
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 31/12/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/12/2021)
- DBS Check (added 31/12/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helen Burch. 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.
Helen is a wonderful, very caring childminder. She helped me out last-minute with looking after my 5-year-old daughter Emily during the Christmas holidays and we were so grateful, and she very quickly made her feel totally at home and at ease. Helen is a very conscientious person and was very keen to ensure that both Emily and I felt comfortable with her being in her care, which we did instantly. Helen's home is lovely, and her whole family was very welcoming (including her very gentle and cute dog Flash!). Emily had a fantastic time with them, going out on nice walks, doing arts and crafts activities and playing games. Helen also sent me various photos and updates during the day to reassure me that Emily was doing well. Emily is very keen to go to Helen's house again in another holiday, which is obviously a very good sign! I would 100% recommend Helen for anyone looking for some great childcare.
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on 16/01/2022
Helen is amazing. From the first day we met she intuitively interacted with our then 11 month old and I knew right then she was for us. Helen not only provides an incredibly warm and nurturing environment for the children in her care she is also incredibly diligent and organised. I always knew our son would be exceptionally well cared for when with her, allowing us as parents to go to work without worry. Helen provides a very stimulating setting for the children with activities set up daily to aid their development and trips out to interesting places. Our son would often say 'go Helen's house' when at home which says it all. We will always be grateful for her care and time looking after our son. Thank you Helen!
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on 19/09/2021
Our daughter has been with Helen for just over a year now and we couldn't be happier with Helen. Everyday they go out for an activity and the variety of places she takes the children just amazes me. She also does a mix of creative play as well, which I believe has helped so much with my daughter's development. Helen sends daily updates of what my daughter is getting up to, as well as weekly tracking of her development to the EYFS curriculum. I really feel that she does go above and beyond with what she does for the children and honestly we couldn't ask for more. Would highly recommend her.
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Georgia
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on 18/08/2019
My daughter has been with Helen since she was 11 months old. She settled in incredibly well and loves spending time with the other children in Helen’s care as well as with her two boys. She has only been with them a short time but has already learnt to hug other kids which is gorgeous to see. She adores all the activities that Helen provides - both at her home and out and about.
Helen provides an incredibly calm, loving and stimulating environment for Virginia. She is able to take part in developmental activities that I would struggle to expose her to now I am back at work. Plus lots that I have not done with her as well! She adored the Magic Garden at Hampton Court as she loves sand and water. She enjoys Rhyme Time and trips to all our lovely local parks.
She has settled into a very content and happy routine with Helen and naps better with her than she does at home! She increasingly looks forward to her days with Helen and the children which is wonderful to see. I look forward to watching her develop further under Helen’s care.
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HelenFH
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on 02/07/2019
Helen is absolutely brilliant. My daughter has been with Helen now for a year and without Helen I don’t know how I would’ve been able to work and get by as a single mother. My daughter absolutely loves Helen and the other children she looks after and my daughter actually calls Helens children her brothers and sisters! Helen is extremely professional and has helped me in everything she does. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being in Helens care and every time I pick her up she amazes me with what she’s been taught. In the year my daughter has been with Helen she has become such a loving and conscious child and I believe that is down to the way Helen looks after her. I would highly recommend Helen to anybody.
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