Helen Thorpe
Childminder in Derby (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
Funded Childcare De65 Willington Funded
About Me
My name is Helen and I live in Willington, South Derbyshire.
I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, as well as a home based Early Years Teacher (level 6).
After university I worked for various NHS trusts across the country as a Biomedical Scientist.
I have always loved little ones however and I love being a mummy.
I like to think I work in partnership with parents to help the children in my care be safe, have fun and to reach their full potential.
My Experience
I have been a childminder for over 14yrs now and i really enjoy my job. Every day is different and we love visiting playgroups, parks, farms, libraries, forest school and soft play areas, National Trust settings and reservoirs. We visit the marina to look at the boats and the airfield to watch the planes.
My Qualifications
I hold Early Years Teacher Status which is level 6 .I have a current first aid certificate for childcarers, food hygiene and certificates in behaviour, development, childcare and safeguarding.
My Availability
I have various places available.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Please contact me for more information.
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 22/04/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helen Thorpe. 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.
Helen has been looking after our son Freddie 3 days a week from the Summer of 2024. We relocated so there was a lot of transition and Helen was amazing settling Freddie in. He adores his time with her and his social and language skills have come on so far since being with her. We’re looking forward to many more happy times! Thank you Helen ♥️
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claudiar
on 09/11/2024
Helen looked after my daughter for a short while over the summer 2012, before i relocated to Bristol.
As a single mum, i was extremely anxious about putting Eve in to nursery, let alone a childminder. Like a lot of children, Eve didn't like me leaving her at first but Helen really put my mind at ease, she's really understanding and worked with me to encourage Eve by learning new skills, speech etc. In fact, it was Helen who taught her to drink from a cup properly!!
Her house is beautiful, and full of a wide variety of toys, activities etc. The garden is brilliant, a good size and fully enclosed so no one can see in! It's in a great location too :) Helen is a brilliant childminder. She's always very positive and has a very fair attitude towards childminding. I just wish she lived in Bristol!
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on 14/11/2012
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