Helen Leach
Childminder in Watford
Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Aug 2021 Last Login 07 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a childminder who is registered with Ofsted. I have 3 children of my own. I live in North Watford (a 10 minute walk from Watford Junction). I can do pick ups/ drop offs from local schools/nurseries and pre schools (please ask for current availability). I attend local toddler groups, parks, indoor play places. In the school holidays I take the children further a field to the woods, farms, musuems, bowling, and other places that are of interest and age appropriate to the children in my care. I get together with other childminders and attend a local childminding network group. I have a wide range of toys, resources, and activties to meet the needs of the children I am looking after. The children have access to my garden.
My Experience
I am a qualified primary school teacher and have been a registered childminder since 2000. I follow the EYFS and have all the required policies and procedures in place in order to provide a safe happy setting to ensure the children in my care are able to develop and thrive to their full potential.
My Qualifications
I have current certificates in First Aid, food hygiene and child protection and Makerton stage 1 &2. I have also attended other relevant training to keep me up to date with current childcare issues. I also have a primary teaching degree, B Ed with honours
My Availability
full/part time vacancies from September
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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 |
Last Updated: 10/08/2023 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.75 per hour
Please contact me for details
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Parkgate Infants' and Nursery 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/10/2023)
Reviews
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I can't praise Helen highly enough as a childminder and making our life so much easier over the past 3 years. Daniel started when he was 18 months after moving to Watford. I felt completely comfortable with Helen and Daniel settled immediately. He loves her house and all the toys she has but also all the trips and outings that she takes them on. He quite often asks at the weekend if he can go to Helen's house! Helen has been so flexible with us and even more so during the coronavirus pandemic which has made life so much easier for us. Daniel has developed so much in his language and vocabulary with Helen. She gives us updates on his progress and development and encourages him in areas where he's not as confident. He's far more willing to listen to her than he is to us! We'll really miss Helen when Daniel starts school but will look forward to seeing her in school holidays.
by CHloeLH about helen leach on 09/08/2021
When I was returning to work I started looking for a childminder, my friend recommended Helen as her little girl was with Helen. As soon as I visited Helen I knew My little girl would be happy with Helen. My little girl Ava was one when she went to Helen, she was always happy being dropped off and picked up. Helen took her to toddlers groups, walking, creative artwork and lots more. Helen always kept me updated on Ava’s day and development through the time she was there. I would recommend Helen to anyone, she is a great childminder and a lovely person. Xxx
by laurab about helen leach on 21/02/2018
After deciding to return to work I had to find my son a childminder. After looking around I went to see Helen. From speaking to her on the phone I felt a confidence that I hadn't feel with the other childminders I had visited and once I met her at her house I knew she was the right person to mind my son. From the day he started with her he was so happy and I could go to work each day and relax. He was always happy when I dropped him off and was always happy when he was collected. when able to speak he would talk about his day and the fun he had. Helen always kept me updated on his day and worked with me eg when potty training . He progressed so well during his time at Helens. For me it was like a home from home experience for my son which is what I wanted. He had a fantastic time and was always so well looked after and loved. I would recommend Helen to anyone. She is a lovely lady and a wonderful childminder .
by Parent about helen leach on 25/09/2014
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