Helen Ba
Childminder in Orpington (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2012 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 14 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi,
Vacancies from Setpember 2023
my name is Helen Bates and I am 56 and have 2 grown up children aged 25 and 30. I am a Ofsted Registered Childminder and have been graded Outstanding in my last 4 Ofsted inspections. I have been a childminder for 24 years.
I attend local toddler groups, Messy play, I take the children to local parks including High Elms, and Christmas Tree Farm. We go to the library, and many more places.
I cook fresh meals for the children everyday lunch, dinner and healthy snacks in between.
I live near Orpington Station.
I offer before and after school care. I cover TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
my working hours are 7.30 - 5.30pm this is flexible
My Experience
I have been childminding for 24 years and have been graded outstanding by ofsted four times
My ethos is any child in my care becomes part of my family and is treated with the respect, care and love I would give to my own children.
My Qualifications
I have been on many courses that the Borough of Bromley run for childminders. I also have an up to date First Aid and have completed Epipen Training.
My Availability
I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.30 to 5.30pm. This is flexible
I offer before and after school care. TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
TERM TIME ONLY CONTRACTS AVAILABLE
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
tMy fees are £6.50 per hour or £60 min a day. This includes a lunch and cooked dinner. Before and after school care £30.00 per day. This includes an evening meal.
TUBBENDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL before and after school care e £30.00 per day
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Tubbenden 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
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/10/2023)
- Inspection Report: Most recent ofsted repord (added 06/07/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Helen Ba. 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 took on my son at short notice when we lost our previous childminder. We didn't have time for lots of settling in sessions, yet she still managed to settle my son quickly and sent me reassuring messages and photos to let me know how he was doing. I have experienced both nurseries and childminders with my children. In my opinion, Helen offers the best of both. They get one to one in a home environment at her house. In addition, Helen rotates her toys daily and takes them out on trips and to playgroups. Ste ensures there's an educational element every day - they paint, grow vegetables, count, read, sing songs - everything you can think of. I never knew a childminder could be so enthusiastic and committed to their work. My son had glue ear and Helen went out of her way to learn how to support him. Helen is firm but fair, and I think my son has benefitted from having to learn to be independent. We are moving area and we are very sad to lose Helen as our childminder. I genuinely think she is fantastic.
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by
antoi
on 19/12/2019
Response by
Helen Ba
on 07/07/2020:
Thank you for such a lovely review. I was a pleasure caring for your son and I hope you are all doing well. x
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