Lynne's Reviews

Childminder

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Below are the latest reviews for Lynne. 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.

My little boy (20 months) has been with Lynne for 6 weeks now & the boost in his confidence in such a short space of time is amazing! He can’t talk yet & Lynne is working with me to help his speech which i’m so thankful for. He just loves going to Lynne & enjoys all the days out she takes them on! So much love, care & thought goes into her activities both inside & outside her setting & I’m so lucky i managed to secure my boy a place with Lynne ❤️

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by Avatar for Becky Becky on 30/11/2023

Lynne has been looking after my son since he was 17 months old. We are all genuinely upset that he has to leave to attend Reception Class as he is now 4 years old. Lynne is fantastic with the children, kind, patient and goes out of her way to ensure that both the children and parents are happy whilst in her care.
When my son first attended he was shy and very timid however since being with Lynne he has become a confident and happy little boy who absolutely adores Lynne and all children at her setting. He has made some strong relationships and we are all genuinely sad that he has to leave to attend school.
Lynne has provided so many great skills for my son and even helped me along the way. She has given us some fantastic advice, helped with potty training, learning how to feed himself and imaginative play. As he has gotten older, his number and writing skills have come on leaps and bounds due to the activities Lynne has done with them. She had gotten him ready for school and beyond in terms of his education and has also give him the confidence of teaching him how to read in preparation for school. That is only a small amount of things Lynne has done for us over the years and she keeps us well informed of his progress with daily live diaries that I can access anytime of his activities along with photographs so I can see what he has been doing. She also sends us progress reports and lets us know exactly how he is getting on with all of his skills offering friendly and great advice along the way! Lynne has even helped my son with his social skills he is no longer that shy little boy who first entered her home and is now actively looking for new things to explore!
Lynne also provides fantastic, healthy and nutritious meals which my son loves! She has been great at getting him eating much more fruit and veg than he did before and I cannot thank her enough for this!
The allotment is also another example of a fantastic feature she provides at her setting, my son can now confidently plant, look after and freely talk about the different fruits and vegetables he has grown during his time with her.It is a fantastic learning feature along with collecting eggs from the chickens - which are delicious!
The other children at Lynnes are as equally as nice as she is, and my son has formed very strong bonds with each of them, bonds that we will continue with their parents even after he has left.
In short, I cannot thank Lynne enough for what she has done for us over the last few years, the learning, the communication and the outstanding service that she provides! Nothing is too much trouble and she truly is a genuine, hard working, caring person who we have been so lucky to have in our lives.
Lynne has just received an OUTSTANDING from her latest ofsted report and rightly deserved! She also holds a Healthy Eating Childminder Award for the fantastic meals she provides!
We will miss her and everyone at her setting! I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for us as a family by providing remarkable care! It has been a great experience and we cannot wait to see her again during the school holidays!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 08/08/2018

My little girl has been with Lynne since she was 18 months old I moved her from a different childminder due to appearing to be understimulated. Lynne is fantastic as my previous review said in 2016. My little girl will stay with Lynne until she starts school in September 2019. Well done Lynne on gaining an outstanding rating. You deserve it xx

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by Avatar for Natalie Natalie on 14/06/2018

My 8month old son is currently in Lynnes care 3 days a week and I can't thank her enough for making the transition of starting back work any easier. He is very happy to be with Lynne and appears to love going there with the other children. She is very professional with all her work - contracts, newsletters and baby connect. I wouldn't trust him now with anyone else. Fantastic child minder and would highly recommend her.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 14/03/2017

My little girl has been with Lynne now for 2 months and she settled in after 1 day! Lynne is fantastic, so accommodating and Caring. My little girl loves to go and often doesn't want to come home! I leave her in the morning very happy and Lynne communicates with me through an app during the day so I can see what my little girl is doing, eating etc. I have lots of confidence that Lynne safeguard's my little girl every time she is with her. She does lots of different types of activities which always vary something that I didn't find with a previous childminder and she provides healthy nutrious foods. I couldn't recommend her more! 5****

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by Avatar for Natalie Natalie on 22/12/2016

Lynne was my childminder for 4 years, over this time she cared for my two boys, leaving your children is one of the hardest desicions we will ever make as parents but I can honestly say that the first day I went to meet Lynne I knew immediately that she was the right person for us, Lynne loved and cared for my boys like her own and the day my youngest left her to start nursery was one of the saddest days iv had, I can honestly say in the four years iv know Lynne she was the best childminder I ever could of hoped for x

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 08/11/2015

My little boy came as an emgerency placement and he immediately settled and bonded with Lynne. He loved everyday he attended her setting. Lynne's enthusiasm and love of children is very evident and the children really respond to this. I can't thank her enough for the care and happiness she gave to my son. We will miss her.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 10/10/2015

My Daughter has been with Lynne for the past couple of years and I have nothing but praise for the service provided. My Daughter was a quiet and shy girl who lacked confidence around other children and adults. However, after a short time at Lynne's we noticed this started to change. Also, it was obvious that she was learning lots at Lynne's as she would always come back and tell us something new that she had learnt from Lynne. My daughter is now a very bright and confident child and I believe Lynne has assisted greatly with this. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a good genuine childminder.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 10/07/2015

My youngest daughter has been with Lynne since she was 10 months old and my eldest daughter has just moved on from Lynne's and started reception. My daughter is now nearly three years old so has been with Lynne for over 2 years. Lynne is wonderful,kind and just everything you Would want when looking for the perfect person to care for your little one. My daughter absolutely loves going to Lynne's and is very excited to find out what she will be doing with her lovely little friends she has made there. My husband and I feel at total ease when our daughter is there and we know she will be having a wonderful time. We couldn't possibly wish for anyone better x

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 19/09/2014

Our daughter mia started lynnes last august after being in a nusery. Mia has come on leaps and bounds over the past months n we feel that is due to the help of lynne. Mia settled into lynnes really well and loves going every week. She has so much fun there n is learning all the time. They are always out and about doing fun things and also do plenty of fun things indoors.

I know mia is in safe hands and I dont have to worry about her. Lynne is such a lovely person and is fantastic with the children. She completes a daily book for each child which tells you what your child has been doin.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 12/03/2014

Well what can I say, I was a little dubious about childminders tbh. My daughter was in nursery from being 6 months but as she was starting school in September I needed to find someone for before after school/ Holidays etc. I had a bit of a bad experience with a childminder before but finding Lynne was the best thing ever. My daughter settled in straight away and loves going there, she even got grumpy with me when I had a day off work and took her and picked her up from school myself! She loves Lynne's son to bits and gets on with all the other children. They do fantastic activities and have lots of yummy things to eat.

I would highly reccomend Lynne to anyone, she's fantastic!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 19/09/2012

Our girls have been going to Lynne's for about 6 weeks. Lynne is absolutely fantastic. Both myself and my husband could not possibly feel any happier than we do about our girls being cared for by Lynne. Our girls are extremely well cared for in a secure happy friendly home. It's so lovely to read what the girls have been up to that day in the daily report Lynne writes after each day. They enjoy lots of activities both outdoors and indoors which they both really enjoy. Would highly recommend Lynne to others. !!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 14/09/2012

My girls have known Lynne for just over a year and have been minded by her from the recent Christmas holidays.
They absolutely love her and have really lovely days in and out.
Lynne's house is immaculate and her cooking satisfies my two little fusspots so she's doing something right!
I never worry about leaving the girls with Lynne - they love her!
At the end of a day, Lynne gives a written account of the day and what they've eaten.

You can tell she's had loads of experience with child minding as she's totally organised and never seems flustered!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 15/02/2012

Lynne and "Little Ones Childminding", is fantastic! My little boy Oliver had previously been in a crèche setting so I was worried about him going into a different type of setting. My worries were soon unnecessary. Oliver settled in straight away, and that was down to Lynne's excellent childcare skills. She provides a home from home environment, a variety of healthy foods and snacks. Each day Oliver takes part in different activities, playing and interacting with the other children who Lynne looks after. One of my favourite parts when we collect Oliver is reading his diary. Lynne writes a fantastic account of everything that Oliver has done that day, and I as a mum get a I lot of enjoyment out of reading this, feeling like I haven't missed out on anything. Overall, I couldn't be happier with everything that Lynne provides in her role as a childminder.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 09/01/2012

My daughter has been looked after by Lynne since she was 8 months old and she is now 18 months. The care she has received during her time with Lynne has been excellent !!!

I was naturally apprehensive choosing a childminder but was immediately put at ease with Lynne as she is so friendly and accomodating. Her home is immaculate and is a great learning environment for the children. Lynne has activites planned throughout the day, both at home and in the local area so my daughter is always learning new things and seeing something new.
The meals and snacks are healthy and varied and Lynne was great at helping with the transition to solid foods in those first few months.

There is always a written account which my daughter brings home outlining her day including activities, meals, nappy changes, sleep pattern etc which lets me know what kind of day she has had. Its great to know what she has been up to and feels like I am not missing out !!!

Lynne is a very experienced and professional childminder who has been a great influence in my daughter's development and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 29/08/2011

My son joined Lynne at just 8 months old, as you can guess i was anxious and nervous at leaving him so young to go back to work, I shouldnt have worried as Lynne made the transition a great deal easier then i ever would have hoped. My son had happily settled within 3 days and had definatly made himself at home! Lynne is a fantastic childminder, caring and considerate and always puts the childrens needs first, I am given a diary at the end of the day detailing everything that my son has done throughout the day including outings, meals, nappy changes and even toys prefferrd and played with throughout the day, Lynne also details nap times and even what mood my son has been in so i feel i hardly miss a thing!
Choosing to go back to work as a parent is one of the hardest desicions we make but my experience is a happy one, My son is extremely happy and looks forward to seeing Lynne in a morning and is still the happy cheery boy when i collect him at night! I would definatly recommend Lynne as a childminder without any hesitation.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 20/07/2011

Lynne is a fantastic childminder, who provides a wide range of exciting activities and offers healthy meals and snacks. She is very approachable and feels more like a friend than a childminder.
Our 17 month old daughter thoroughly enjoys her time with Lynne, this is very clear as she waves me off every morning and covers Lynne with kisses!

As parents who felt a little daunted at the prospect of having to use a childminder, i was pleasantly surprised and very reassured by the effort Lynne made to very quickly get to know our daughter and familiarize herself with her individual character and needs. I can not express enough how comfortable and happy i feel leaving my daughter in Lynne's care, i would recommend her without reservation.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 07/06/2011

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 06/05/2011

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