Lyn Foster
Childminder in Horsham
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Female Member since Jun 2013 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 26 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
4 day vacancy Mon-Thurs 8 -5 for an under 3.
Hi my name is Lyn, I am an Ofsted registered childminder and have lived in Horsham West Sussex with my husband for over 20 years. I offer a home from home childcare setting close to Horsham town centre with an amazing garden to explore.
I am Ofsted registered and DRB checked. I provide a varied curriculum with the curiosity approach, which is very much child-led learning encouraging children to be curious, figure things out for themselves and be in control of their own learning at their own pace following their own interests. I also encompassing Hygge the danish approach to living well, with a feeling of warmth and togetherness and being present in moment, where we take time to explore and understand the world around us. We take walks in nature to discover amazing treasures that each season provides. We may bake some lovely cookies, cakes or bread to share using fruit from our own garden or shop bought depending on the time of year. We have interactive story times, where the children are encouraged to find different things in the book, use props or make the noises of animals or monster depending on the story. Montessori learning provides the children with resources to explore and learn from, in their own way using everyday items and loose parts play encourages imagination and independence. Writing materials are available everyday to encourage mark making in sand, with paints, crayons or pens and using other mark making tools such as chalk on a board, water or magic sketchers.
I provide childcare from birth to age 3. Please contact me for more information.
My Experience
I have been Childminding since 2014 and have over 20 years childcare experience with my own children.
My Qualifications
CYPOP5 childminder training
Paediatric First Aid trained
CSE in Childcare
DRB checked
My Availability
4 day vacancy from Sept 2025 for an under 3 Mon -Thurs 8- 5
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
£8.50 per hour all year £9.00 term time only
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 04/08/2018)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report 2022 (added 11/11/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report 2016 (added 08/02/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lyn Foster. 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.
Lyn cared our son(2) for one year. He was so shy to communicate with other people, but she could find contact with him and they become close friends.
She builts strong relationship in her group and after short time kids started getting on well and play together!
I strongly recommended her for everyone!
Thank you, Lyn! xxxx
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Ruslan
on 30/05/2021
Lyn looks after my 8 month old son and she has been a true amazing! My son settled in very quickly and has made excellent progress. Every morning he reaches out for Lyn and smiles when he sees her. We did think out using a local nursery but Lyn is much much better!! A true home from home with a professional and kind feel. Great communication via email and phone with excellent use of tapestry so we know how he is developing. I cant reccommend Lyn enough!!😊
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Rebecca
on 24/02/2019
It's so hard choosing someone to entrust your most precious little people with, but I can honestly say that Lyn is beyond fantastic! She is genuinely loving and engaging with all the children, provides a stimulating, fun and educational environment and communicates fantastically with parents. I cannot recommend Lyn highly enough and my two just adore her!
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Parent
on 01/03/2018
Lyn has been looking after our 2 1/2 year old and 6 year old (before and after school) boys since September 2015.
The boys love her!
She is so organised, yet easy going and really flexible with our childcare needs. She always comes up with fantastic schedules and interesting day activities and provides excellent feedback and reports.
Can’t fault anything at all and would highly recommend!
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on 17/02/2018
Moved to Horsham with no Family to support with Childcare. The min we met Lyn we knew she was the right person.
We started with Lyn in 2015 and it's been a lovely experience .My Little girl won't stop talking about her.She involves the Kids in varied activities and since my little Girl started with her her confidence is through the roof.
Very supportive and very flexible.Couldnt ask for anything more.
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Ufy
on 15/04/2017
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