Lyssa
Childminder in Spelthorne
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Female Member since Mar 2013 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 06 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi Mums and Dads
My name is Lyssa and I have been an Ofsted registered childminder for 13 years and I am a proud mum to four great children.
I accept all early years funding and am registered for childcare vouchers and Tax free childcare .
Some of the lovely words from my lastest OFSTED inspection report:
‘ The children are happy and confident’
‘ The children have developed a trusting bond with the childminder’
‘Children are eager and happy to start their day ‘
‘ The Children relish the constant praise and attention from the childminder’
‘ The children are highly motivated to learn ‘
‘ The childminder gives lots of care, love and attention’
‘The childminder provides many opportunities for the children to develop’
I provide care and education in a loving, stimulating family environment offering a wide range of toys and activities, both indoors and out. Whilst your child is under my care I provide a range of activities ( fully integrated Early Years Foundation Stage framework )to enable the children to develop and learn through play in a caring, supportive, stimulating, safe and happy environment.
I love getting involved with the children in all of the daily activities we do and i take great pride in seeing them grow and flourish into dependent confident individuals. I believe that every child is special and that they all deserve to be cared for in a safe, healthy, secure and loving environment. I want every parent to feel happy in the knowledge that while they are working their precious little ones have been left in such an environment where they can continue to develop and grow into happy, contented and confident individuals.
I have a lovely playroom which is full of fun toys, books and educational toys which leads onto a large conservatory which we use to eat our food or do fun arts and crafts activities, this leads onto a lovely sunny large garden which has a play house, trampoline, gardening area, a wildlife nature pod area which the children all love. Our nature / wildlife is also extremely special has we have Newts living there.
We attend weekly playgroups in the area and love fun days out at the splash park, parks , soft play and local events.
i try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible, so please feel free to contact me with any of your childcare needs.
My Experience
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase
Childminding for 13 years
Mom to four awesome children
My Qualifications
I am a qualified Reception year teacher ( South Africa UNISA BeD foundation phase) and have completed my CACHE LEVEL 3 in the uk.
I am a qualified First Aider
As part of Early years, training is essential and therefore i attend many training courses throughout the year
I have certificates in the below:
Certificate in Early Childhood Development :The Reception Year
Certificate in Paediatric First Aid
Certificate in Home-based childminding
CACHE Level 3
Certificate in I am two, what can i do
Certificate in Think safe , be safe , stay safe V3
Certificate in Food Allergy Awareness for Childcare level 2
Certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Certificate in Safeguarding Children -Level 3
Certificate in safeguard children & designated safeguarding lead ( DSL) for childminders
Certificate in Safeguarding Children - Children Awareness Level
Certificate in Safeguarding Children - Information Sharing
Certificate in Safeguarding refresher V10
Certificate in Risk Assessment in Safeguarding V3
Certificate in child Accident Prevention
Certificate in Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation
Certificate in Prevent Duty
Certificate in FGM
Certificate in Dyslexia
My Availability
i work Monday- Thursday l
I am available to provide both full time and part time care. I also provide ad-hoc care and school holiday care.
Currently pick up from:
Laleham Church playgroup
Laleham C of E Primary School
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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: 25/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
I accept all funding
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Laleham CofE VA 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
- DBS Check (added 20/06/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/05/2020)
- Other (added 20/06/2023)
- Reference: certificate 2 (added 12/06/2020)
- Reference: certificate 1 (added 12/06/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for their exceptional care, warmth, and professionalism. Parents appreciate the engaging activities, outdoor play, and educational opportunities provided. The minder is described as flexible, nurturing, and supportive, fostering children's development and confidence. Many families express deep gratitude for the positive impact on their children.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lyssa. 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.
As parents, one of the most difficult decisions is entrusting someone else with the care of your children. However, with Lyssa, this was never a concern. From our very first meeting, she immediately put us at ease with her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.
Lyssa, along with her lovely family, welcomed us with open arms, and we knew right away that our two daughters would be in the safest and most nurturing hands. She has cared for both of our girls from a very young age, and it’s hard to believe that our youngest is now preparing to start school.
Throughout the years, Lyssa has provided a wide variety of engaging and creative activities, always ensuring there’s plenty of time spent outdoors, exploring and having fun. We’ve cherished the beautiful handmade crafts, thoughtful Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts, and birthday surprises that our daughters have brought home — each one a testament to the love, care, and creativity fostered under Lyssa’s guidance.
Lyssa is an exceptional child minder — dedicated, kind-hearted, and endlessly patient. We truly could not recommend her highly enough.
As this chapter comes to a close, it’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. Lyssa, you haven’t just been our child minder — you’ve become a lifelong friend to our family and a cherished part of our daughters’ childhood memories.
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kirk
on 15/07/2025
Lyssa has been a treasure find. I needed a childminder to cover Wednesdays and other occasional days for 2 months for my nearly 2 years old daughter before she starts nursery. Lyssa was very welcoming, friendly and prompt to accommodate my needs. She showed great flexibility accepting last minute requests when I needed cover for unplanned days. My daughter was very well cared for. She was taken to various playgroup activities, played outside in the garden with other children, learnt more words and concepts through story time and play. Lyssa has a great variety of toys to suit any needs and made great recommendations for my daughter's development. My daughter was happy every time I picked her up from Lyssa. I highly recommend her.
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Andreea
on 26/03/2025
My daughter has learnt so much under your care. Thank you for looking after her so wonderfully. I’m sure she will miss you and the other children.
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on 01/07/2024
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