Tots N Toys
Childminder in Sittingbourne
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Female Member since Apr 2012 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login Jul 2024
My Summary
About Me
**no spaces** Hello my name is Lynn and I live in the Attlee Way area of Sittingbourne. I am an Ofsted registered childminder. I work with my daughter who is approved by Ofsted to work with me as my assistant. We care for children aged 0-4.
Our aim is to provide a safe, warm and secure environment in which your children can meet their developmental milestones. We provide many fun and educational activities for your child including arts & crafts, baking and growing vegetables/fruit. We tailor activities to your child's individual needs, age and development.
I have a dedicated playroom, which is light and airy and which opens into a secure garden. I have a large variety of toys for all ages. Crafts are a large part of our day, which the children love taking home. Most of all children have fun.
Children are consulted on as many aspects as possible i.e house rules, learning topics and are taught to respect each other.
Disabled - my bathroom is upstairs. If this would be a problem for your child I have a stairlift.
My Experience
I am a mother of three grown up children, one with Down's Syndrome.
I have five granddaughters.
I have been a school governor and a mentor. I worked as a family lawyer before deciding to become a childminder.
I have experience of children with special needs.
My Qualifications
OFSTED registered childminder.
My assistant and I have a Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
My assistant and I have an up-to-date enhanced CRB/DBS check as do the other members of my family who live at my property.
I have significant experience with special needs children. I have completed a SEND training course.
Local Authority childminder course
I have a good knowledge of child protection
Raising concerns with parents certificate
Level 2 - Challenging Behaviour in Children
My Availability
My hours are 08.00 - 17.30.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
For my charges, please contact me as they vary depending upon individual requirements.
I accept childcare vouchers and via the government child tax scheme.
Government funding:-
3-4 year olds - I offer free care & education. This can be a minimum of 2 1/2 hours per day to a maximum of 10 hours per day. This can be spread over 5 days, term time in accordance with my calender, available on request.
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 19/06/2023)
Reviews
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I was quite anxious about leaving my son at first, especially as he has additional needs and has been diagnosed with Autism, but from the moment we met Lynn and Victoria they put us at ease and made us feel welcome and comfortable.
My son can not communicate with me so I can't ask him if he has had a good day or not but he didn't have too! Actions clearly speak louder than words as he settled in so quickly and would run to the door everyday. Lynn was fantastic at keeping me updated daily with photos of activities and what he had eaten etc which instantly put my mind at rest as I could see he was happy and enjoying his time throughout the day.
Lynn and Victoria were always doing different activities with the children and I loved when he came home with various arts and crafts and loved filling up my fridge with them! They always ensured educational toys were available and made it special for the children to engage and want to learn different topics. So much effort, time and care goes into the setting and it really is a lovely environment for children to be in.
I can't recommend Lynn and Victoria enough for what they did for my son and welcomed him with open arms from the moment we met them!
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Sophie
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on 04/01/2023
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tots n toys
on 04/01/2023:
Thank you so much Sophie. The pleasure was all ours and we absolutely loved having your son. He is such a lovely boy. X
We really couldn't recommend Lynn and her lovely Daughter and Daughter in law enough, they really are such a lovely family and we feel so relaxed and happy to leave our little one with them Monday - Friday, our little girl comes back with a great big smile on her face and we know she has really enjoyed her day! Lynn puts so much time and effort into this wonderful place, i absolutely love reading islas daily diary of what she has been up to, what she has eaten, how much sleep she has had etc,
In such a short amount of time isla has come on leaps and bounds all thanks to Lynn and everyone at tots and toys! interacting with other children and learning different things each day is really proving to be amazing! at the moment our little one is only 19 months but has come home with paintings she has done herself, lovely plants that Lynn and the girls have helped her plant and so much more,
Tots and Toys is a lovely place for the children with a lovely play area, that is all completely secure, we feel isla is in such a safe lovely environment, it is so lovely that they get to have fun in the garden! Isla has also had lovely mornings at the park with her little friends and Lynn.
we really couldn't recommend this lovely family run childminders enough MASSIVE 10 OUT OF 10!!
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Parent
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on 08/08/2016
My three children have been attending Tots and Toys or Lynn for nearly two years now.
I was very nervous about leaving my children with a childminder especially as my youngest two (twins) were premature and could be a little behind with some aspects of their development. Lynn has been absolutely amazing with all three children and they have come on leaps and bounds since coming to her. They absolutely love it and are sometimes disappointed on the days they don't get to go!
The facilities are brilliant and there is so much different things for them to do. Lots of different educational toys which Lynn and her assistant (daughter) Victoria take the time to play with the children with. They enjoy days out, time in the garden and do a range of various activities. They are always coming home with lots of bits and bobs of what they have been up to and lots of stories which they are excited to share. They have different topics at different times which they learn about and I am always kept fully informed as to what's going on via a newsletter and Lynn telling me as she has a real passion for keeping the children interested and learning.
Lynn and Victoria are lovely easy to get along with people who take time to listen to any concerns or achievements the children are experiencing. They also work with me in bringing up the children so they are happy and reach their maximum potential.
I cannot recommend this setting enough and I have never felt so relaxed leaving my children there knowing they are happy and well looked after. The children have a fabulous relationship with not only Lynn and Victoria but also all the other members of the family that they come into contact with as do I. I feel I can approach Lynn or Victoria about anything and they are always ready to listen and help if they can.
My children really enjoy going to Lynn's and aren't fazed at all that Mummy is going off to work. It really is a home from home for them.
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manwell
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on 14/04/2014
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