Our daughter has been going to Tracey since she was 15 months old; she is now 2y 9 months. The decision to move her from a nursery to Tracey's was vital. Tracey offers:
- a warm, welcoming, family environment
- it's more like going to "grandma's" house and meeting with cousins instead of a childcare setup
- we could rely on Tracey's communication and honesty throughout our whole experience here. Where Harper was before moving to Tracey's setup we used to have to beg to receive *1* picture every week. Tracey will fill your phone's memory with *daily* pictures! Something which was so important for us, to keep us in the loop and updated as to what H was up to during her day.
- If H had a great day she'd let us know, if she had a rough day she'd let us know too. If H was the centre of attention during the activity she'd let us know, but we were also told when she would refuse to join in for whatever reason. This has led to us trusting Tracey and never second-guessing.
- H used to be quite shy, however, due to the number of places Tracey takes them to, on a weekly basis, she is now a confident little madame. Her confidence levels have shot up. Places like Safari Park, Jo Jingles, The Jungle, Bents, softplay, scavenger hunts - you name it and they have been! And not once does she ask for extra payment to cover these expenses.
- Tracey is now more like a friend - we have numerous conversations regarding H's development etc, but also we trust her with other more personal things.
- Some days the kids do freeplay, other days she has planned activities like growing butterflies, mark making, sand play, baking etc
- Tracey has thought me about schemas and how to engage a toddler more into play
- And finally, the ultimate test as to whether a childminder is a good one is whether the children love her or not. The kids don't stop hugging her, and piling up on her, and at home H asks me to pretend I am Tracey!! Guess enough said :-)

Tracey, thank you for all the adventures x x

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