Ofstedlb
Childminder in West Rainton (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 22 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered nanny and childminder. I have worked with families since 2016 ages 5 months to teenagers.
I am a 39 year old, mum of 2 (10 years and 2 years). I have nannied for many years now in varying capacities (full/part time/proxy parent/night nanny/after school/weekend)
I am registered with Ofsted - meaning I meet their requirements (such as first aid, DBS, qualification, public liability insurance, business insurance for transporting little ones). I undertake quality, accredited CPD to ensure I can provide quality care.
I have a real interest in the early years, these years count for so much and having the right child care really is priceless. Knowledge on child development and intentional teaching practice has been the focus of my CPD for the last few years- I am now drawing on and building this knowledge and skills to become a qualified early years teacher. Due to studying, having my childminding setting (open Wed, Thurs, Fri) and nannying for a lovely family- I have limited availability
Care giving is education, it is the teaching of attachment, trust, dignity and empathy, and eventually independence.
Please see my website for details .
Childminder availability Wed-Fri
My Experience
Please see website for details
Ten years experience in childcare
My Qualifications
Elklan communication and language level 1
Elklan communication and language level 3
Currently studying early years teaching
Maternity nurse level 4
paediatric 1st aid (2 day course that meets ofsteds requirements.
Supporting teaching and learning in schools - level 3 (teaching assistant)
Home based childcare (Durham County Council Short Course)
Safeguarding
Early years development program
Non childcare related :
Sport science foundation degree
Podiatry Bsc 2:1
Pharmaceutical science level 3
My Availability
I have spaces available for Sept 2025 for childminding . I may have some current availability but this won’t be full time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 06/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
£14 ph when paid using tax free childcare scheme
I offer funded childminder spaces. I’m only open 3 days a week 8-4pm. I could start earlier occasionally if required.
£10 voluntary payment for day of using funding.
Babysitting rate negotiable depending on location /duration and
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 Documents
- UK Passport [DELETED] (added 06/05/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 15/04/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid cert (added 26/11/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently high praise for her reliability, punctuality, and ability to connect with children of various ages. Parents appreciate her flexibility, professionalism, and engaging approach to childcare. She is described as kind, patient, and creative, often leaving a lasting positive impression on the children in her care. Many reviewers highly recommend her services for various childcare needs.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for OfstedLB. 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.
Lynsey was great! My 6 week old was well cared for. I am a little late on my review, but came back because I was so pleased. I can definitely recommend her :)
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Marlene
on 04/04/2025
Lynsey has been an occasional babysitter for my 9 year old son since Dec 2023. She is very well qualified, competent and dedicated and gives my son a really engaging and fulfilling time wether at our home or hers. She is calm, punctual, reliable, kind, creative and my son now asks when he's going to see Lynsey again as he always has such a good time in her care. My babysitting needs are ad hoc but Lynsey always gets back to me promptly and always finds time to accommodate our needs wether its an evening weekend or a couple of hours in the daytime during the week. I'd highly recommend her services.
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lorna
on 13/05/2024
Lynsey is great at looking after children, even when the notice is short. She's able to connect with small children very fast. She is always on time and looks after my son really well. He asks for her to read him stories at night. I would highly recommend her for parties/weddings also, because she is very reliable and gets on with kids marvellously in hardly any time at all.
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Kerstin
on 26/04/2024
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