First Steps Learning
Childminder in London: Barnet
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since May 2017 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 23 Dec 2024
My Summary
Spending Time With Children Reminds You Want A Happy Place The World Can Be.
About Me
AWARDED “CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE “ BY CHILDCARE.CO.UK
I am a qualified OFSTED registered childminder with nineteen enjoyable years of experience.
After completing all the compulsory training for childminding, I extended my knowledge and completed my Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
I provide a home from home environment for the children in my care.
My setting provides nurturing, stimulating and fun learning.
I follow the EYFS guidelines and complete regular observations.
These are stored in your child’s profile book, which they will receive when they leave my setting.
I am kind, caring, honest and love nothing more than children having fun and hearing lots of laughter.
I believe in making the best possible memories for each child and capture lots of their daily activities through photographs. These photos are also added to their individual profile books.
Before becoming a childminder I worked in a local secondary school for 11 years, as a behaviour support assistant. This included me running a support unit which I provided a calm one to one teaching environment for individuals that needed extra support.
I decided to become a child minder to work with younger children again, as I had previously done at the start of my career.
My Experience
I have always worked with children from the age of 17, including full time Nursery Nurse, Nanny, behaviour support assistant and I also worked in the Royal Free hospital, helping new mothers look after their newborn babies. This including helping to bath, feed and change them.
I have been a registered childminder since 2006 and I absolutely love my job!
My Qualifications
I have Level 3 NVQ Diploma and all current up to date training/courses for childcare, such as First aid, safe guarding children etc.
My Availability
Current childcare availability is Monday-Friday
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
I charge from £8.50
per hour
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
- First Aid Certificate (added 21/02/2024)
- Other (added 21/02/2024)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 08/02/2024)
- Reference (added 27/04/2020)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted inspection (added 11/03/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 20/02/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding children for all (added 20/02/2020)
- UK Passport (added 23/05/2018)
- DBS Check (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 3 (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 2 continued (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 2 (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 1 (added 23/05/2018)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 diploma for children and young people (added 23/05/2018)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 23/05/2018)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 23/05/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid responders (added 23/05/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/05/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for First Steps Learning. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
We moved to Barnet when my daughter was just under 2.5 years and I was quite anxious about resettling her as she’d been so happy in her previous setting, but I needn’t have worried! Tracey is so warm and welcoming and, despite the place being immaculate, she seemingly has an endless array of toys and activities to stimulate the children in her care. She has a broad experience of different age groups but plainly loves looking after little ones. She’s very receptive to the interests of the child – not just enthusing about favourite songs, etc. but also introducing helpful play about anything topical (when my daughter had a reluctant visit to the dentist for example, Tracey immediately set up play around dental care… today they’re applying suncream to the dolls!). Tracey sends regular photos of the children at play which is very reassuring. She has a lovely big garden with a tardis-like shed full of outdoor toys and apparatus, and they play outside when the weather allows - much to my child’s delight! There’s often an educational bent to activities but it always seems to be imbued with fun and my daughter goes into the setting enthusiastically and comes home merrily talking about Tracey and the other children... A happy child is all you want!
Overall-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Plummum
about
First Steps Learning
on 30/07/2024
I am so grateful and feel so lucky to have found Tracey and her setting after really struggling to find a place that I felt happy to leave my Son. Over the past 3 months they have built a beautiful relationship.
I am always impressed by the amount of thought and creativity that Tracey puts into the children’s daily activities and I can see that my sons learning and development has massively improved, but most importantly, the love and care that Tracey puts into the children is wonderful and I could not wish for more.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Rosie
about
First Steps Learning
on 22/07/2024
Tracey has been my son’s childminder for about two months now, and in that short period of time, she has contributed immensely towards his development, learning and growth. He absolutely adores her and lights up when we drop him off at her house each morning. Tracey provides me with updates and photos throughout the day, and I am comforted knowing he is in the most nurturing, safe, and trusted hands. She always changes and rotates the toys and activities daily so the children are never bored and are always curious and learning. I am so grateful for Tracey and for the wonderful care she provides for my son, I would be happy to recommend her to any parent/s looking for childcare.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Gina
about
First Steps Learning
on 13/02/2024
It gives me immense pleasure to suggest Tracy as a childminder. She has been taking care of my now 19-month-old son Darren for the last four months. I am delighted that she offers her skills and knowledge, which she does for a solid seven hours a day, three times a week not forgetting to mention how clean and well setup the environment is
Tracy is constantly upbeat and eager to participate in imaginative plays and other interesting activities with Darren. He looks forward to getting to Tracy's house whenever we are close to her place and interacts very well with other children attending.
On the educational part of learning, Tracy is particularly good and patient with Darren. He is learning more rhymes and enjoying himself.
Although it has not been long since I have known Tracy, I would highly recommend her services to my friends and family as Darren settled in very well.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Zan
about
First Steps Learning
on 10/02/2024
Finding someone to look after your child is such a scary experience but the minute, we met Tracey we knew straight away she was the perfect person to look after our little girl.
Tracey provides and immaculate environment with a wide range of activities daily, she works with your child's routine and provides reassurance for parents with updates and photos throughout the day.
My little girl has never cried going to Tracey's, she walks into Tracey’s like she owns the place and for any parent this just shows you that your child is being well looked after and cared for. I can honestly say I am so happy to have found Tracey and even with a move out the area we will make the longer journey to Tracey's as it’s so hard to find such great childminder like her.
I would highly recommend Tracey to anyone looking for a childminder.
-
Overall
-
Setting
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Kimberly
about
First Steps Learning
on 09/01/2023
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.
