Lynn
Childminder in Lincoln
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Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 12 Dec 2024
My Summary
Home From Home
About Me
Lynn
Updated September 2024
I currently have no availability.
Immediate availability for 1 child on a Monday only.
All spaces are for a child/children aged 6mths-3years,when your child begins his transition into nursery.
I do not provide nursery drop-offs or collections and do not provide before and after school care.
I have been a child practitioner for 32 years, working as a private nanny in London and a childminder for the last nineteen years.
I have three children of my own. All of them are in full-time education.
We live in a lovely, warm, secure, stimulating family home in the beautiful Forest Park area, which is within easy reach of the local community. Our resources are varied and are aimed to meet not only your child’s needs but also their interests.
Together, we will work to provide your child with the care they need to enable them to meet and challenge their development. I will keep you informed of their day daily.
We enjoy socialising with our peers in a wide variety of settings, including drop ins and the farm, and on a weekly basis, we participate in art , cookery, singing, and story activities.
Although we enjoy being out in the community, we are happy to play at home on those day’s when the children are a little tired or feeling unwell. We have a lovely indoor play room and a secure, large, grassed outdoor space to play in.
Please feel free to call me to have a chat about your childcare requirements?
Our home is situated off the Skellingthorpe Road within the Forest Park development, which is in easy reach of the bypass and only a short drive or bus into Lincoln city centre. Free parking available
My Experience
I have been working in childcare for thirty one years working as a private nanny ,Nursery teacher and as a childminder for nineteen years.
I have worked for Merton/surrey as a support childminder in the past and have spoken to new minders in the borough of Sutton during their initial training.
I have attended training courses to keep myself up to date on child care developments and to ensure that I provide the best care that I can.
I am happy to send a full list if requested.
My Qualifications
I have a wide variety of qualifications including:
NVQ Level 3 Child care and education
Paediatric first aid
NAMCW stage 2 Grade a Examination in human development child care and family home life
Working with children with HIV and aids
Over the years that I have been a childminder I have attended a wide spectrum of courses some of which include:
Child protection
Food Hygiene
Core books for early years
Observation assessment and planning
3 I's in cultural capital
Impact of lockdown on children
Creating an effective communication and language environment
Effective transition and emotional wellbeing in the early years
The revised EYFS
Funding for 2year old places
A full list can be given if requested.
My Availability
I have availability from August 2020
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | no | 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: 19/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.40 per hour
£44 per day, for up to 10hrs care.
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lynn. 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.
Meeting Lynn, we knew she was going to be an amazing childminder for our 1 year old little girl. Lynn is kind, experienced and nurturing and her house a home from home where our daughter was welcomed with open arms and was loved until it was her time to move on.
Lynn looked after our little girl from 2021 to 2024 and has played a big part in our daughter’s life. Lynn and her own family have been like a second family and without a doubt has helped to raise our daughter, having such a positive impact on her early years of life.
Our little girl flourished in her care and Lynn provides such a safe space for the children to develop, providing them with new experiences where they can learn and have fun.
Our daughter would always ask ‘is it Lynn day today?’ With a smile on her face and we know we made the right decision. I will be eternally grateful for Lynn and her family, for caring for our little chatterbox, being a shoulder to cry on when she didn’t have to and for being an important member of our extended family! Thank you Lynn!
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We started using Lynn back in 2021 for my son who at the time was 9 months old. As soon as I met Lynn we clicked straight away and I knew he would be in the best hands. From the first day dropping him off and being nervous to leave him, Lynn made me feel reassured and provided an update throughout the day which me and my husband came to look forward to everyday!
Lynn always has the children doing something fun yet educational or relevant to the time of year etc. She takes the children out daily and to all different settings, allowing the children to meet different people, get them used to different surroundings and building their confidence up.
The one thing I loved about sending my son to Lynn was the fact it felt like I was sending him to a family member’s house. Lynn loved my son as if he were her own and I know my son loved her just as much back! The bond he built with all three of her children was just so lovely to see and it really felt like he had extra people to love him and care for him whilst he was there. I knew I could turn to Lynn for any advice and help and she would be there and for that I will be forever grateful.
The hardest thing was my sons last day, I wish I could have kept him there forever but he was ready for his next step into nursery but it was such a sad day. I can’t thank Lynn enough for the years she spent loving and nurturing my lb, and without her he wouldn’t have gained the confidence, skills, kindness that he did and for that I will be forever grateful.
If you get to choose Lynn to look after your little one it’ll be the best decision you make.
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My son joined Lynn's setting in September 2022 after his first childminder retired. I was heartbroken at the thought of him having to settle in somewhere new at nearly 2 years of age, but after hearing my sister raving about Lynn (as my nephew of the same age already went there), I knew wholeheartedly that Charlie would be okay.
When Charlie first started at Lynn's, he was barely talking, saying only a few words & only playing with cars. In the early weeks, Lynn listened to my concerns about his speech delay & advised us on what we could do to have him assessed, which we followed. Thankfully, no intervention was needed as his speech came on in leaps & bounds after only a short while of being with her & her other minded children. She was also able to convince him to play with something other than cars! & to join in activities with other children.
Charlie also loved Lynn's own children & I loved receiving pictures of him snuggled up with them like he was part of the family ❤️
Charlie's eating flourished too while he was there. He used to be a picky eater but with Lynn's support & guidance, he started eating new things & I was able to provide a varied lunch for him instead of the same set items each week.
Charlie struggled with his emotions when there was any change of routine, but Lynn knew this & if he was having a bad day, she was able to calm him down but also let us know the reason of his upset. She was so in tune with him & his needs & I knew I'd made the right choice by sending him to her.
Though Charlie only spent less than 18 months with Lynn, I'm forever grateful for how she helped my boy to blossom into the happy, chatty, funny little boy he is today, so thank you!
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Lynn has been our childminder, caring and supporting my daughters development since she was just 9 months old. I'd only returned to work when she was 8 months old but due to the different aged children at the first childminder she wasn't settling as quickly as they'd hoped. As soon as I met Lynn I felt at ease, finding a childminder was so hard and when the first setting didn't work out I was completely overwhelmed but Lynn just happened to have the availability coming up and I knew she would be perfect. Her home is lovely with lots of outside space as well as a dedicated area for the children to play and learn. Her smaller setting means she can give all the children 1-1 support and attention from a young age and I can honestly say she has been my lifeline since Sophia started and particularly through this past year. She supported her transition from breast to solids easily.
Sophia absolutely adores her and her whole family, asking every day including weekends is she going to Lynn's and she has developed such a wonderful bond with all her family.
Lynn does so much with the children, making development and learning fun, always different arts and crafts, baking, making all sorts to keep little hands busy. Pre covid, she would take them to different places from Rand Farm to Whisby to soft play and sensory play when the children were younger.
Lynn has also supported with occasional late nights if I've had to work an event and my husband was away for work. She is amazing and cannot recommend Lynn and her setting more highly.
You know your children will be safe, loved and cared for with Lynn.
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Our eldest child attended Lynn’s setting for 2 years, only leaving to move on to pre-school. When our daughter arrived there was only one place I wanted her to go when I had to go back to work. Our daughter has thrived with Lynn. She has opportunities to explore and develop with the activities Lynn plans. Lynn is such a caring, compassionate and understanding lady and embraces her minded children into her family.
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