Tathomas's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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Tracey looked after our little girl from the age of 1-3. What can I say?! She is simply amazing! She is flexible, kind, understanding and makes the transition into childcare seamless. We were so sad to say goodbye when our daughter started Nursery school. However, in her time there, our little girl thrived. Tracey offers engaging trips, regular updates on WhatsApp and and a clear overview of what children will learn. Just fabulous!
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Safia
on 10/05/2024
Tracey is absolutely amazing. All three of my children have been looked after by her and I wouldn’t choose anyone else. My girls always looked forward to their days with Tracey and now they’ve left and are at school, my son who is now with Tracey, is the same. He loves his Tracey days. She’s so organised, excellent at communicating to parents and always has so many fun activities planned for the children. I’m amazed at how she fits it all in!
It took me a long time to choose the right childminder and I’m so glad I found Tracey. It’s like a home-from-home for my children and I would not want them to be with anyone else. An absolute gem and I couldn’t be happier.
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SMcCloat
on 15/11/2022
We have 2 boys with Tracey 5 days a week, and we could not recommend her highly enough! Our oldest is now 2 and a half and our youngest is 1, and both have always loved it there. Everyday is varied, and they do all sorts of activities and trips. It’s also the perfect balance between a child minding setting, and a nursery. Tracey co owns the Wonder Years in Bromley which older children can go to as well, with Tracey doing all the transportation. Her assistants are all wonderful and friendly too, and they build great relationships with all of the kids. Our boys could not be happier with Tracey, which is all you want really. An absolute superstar. 10/10 wouldn’t be high enough!!
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catb
on 05/10/2022
Tracey is lovely and we felt very comfortable leaving our 1 year old daughter with her at her home. She was always safe and enjoyed her time there and especially the meals and the trips out. Tracey is very friendly and approachable and always answers any questions we have. Her communication is excellent which is always a comfort when you’re away from your little one! Our daughter is now nearly 2.5 and goes to Tracey’s other setting as she likes the open space. Really happy to have found Tracey and her home as our first childminder :-)
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Helen
on 27/09/2022
Our daughter has been going to Tracey’s since she was a year old. I was very hesitant handing over as (because of Covid) she had rarely been apart from me, however Tracey was absolutely amazing and reassured me every step of the way in the early days. Now she’s been there for a year and a half and it really is the best decision we made! Tracey is lovely and caring and one of the reason I chose her is because I got such a lovely ‘mum’ vibe from her which is exactly what I wanted from my childminder.
Every day when we pick her up, my daughter talks about Tracey (and her two equally fantastic assistants) and all the great things they’ve done that day, whether that’s park or allotment visits, toddler groups or arts and crafts. This is also usually supported by lots of pictures on WhatsApp and notes in her contact book,
Tracey is also very flexible as whenever we’ve needed to change hours/days she’s always tried to be as accommodating as she can.
Will be very sad when we have to leave her next year!
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KeltyB
on 27/09/2022
My son has been going to Tracey since he was 13 months and he is so happy at her setting! The amount that they do with the children is incredible (they do so many things that I would never think of and I really love how much time they spend outdoors), when I tell other people about what they’ve been getting up to, they are amazed by the variety of activities Tracey offers. The communication is always great - a quick chat at the beginning and end of the day and a book where all the key information is written down each day.
I couldn’t be happier that we chose to send our son there!
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Alice
on 27/09/2022
My daughter has been going to Tracey since she was 18 months and I rave about her to everyone that will listen! The children are always out and about on fun adventures. Tracey has a team of people that have a larger setting so my daughter’s social skills and preparation for school has been excellent; she has all the plus points that some may look for from a nursery/preschool but with the one-to-one care that we wanted our child to have.
I love that Tracey does so much with them, they are out most days, in the summer they have a mini sports day, go to the allotment, museums and music groups! Tracey keeps us all in the loop, so we know what our children are up to on a daily basis. She completes reports on their developing skills, gives us updates on their day in a daily planner and we get picture updates as and when she is able to.
I trust Tracey and her team and as a first time mum to childcare I felt assured immediately this was the right setting for our daughter and will be very sad to leave when she starts school!
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Scremer
on 12/02/2020
My two daughters have been with Tracy for 3 months now and I am so happy with the care they receive. I feel safe leaving them and Tracy communicates well with me on how they are doing. The food is varied and healthy and they get to do fun things out and about and at home - a very homely environment ??
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on 04/06/2017
My daughter has been going to Tracey since she was 15 months. She is always happy to go to Tracey in the morning and seems to have fun filled day there. They go to the park, and toddler groups regularly and sometimes have special outings or visitors too. Since being at Tracey, my daughter has grown in confidence and often comes home having picked up new things like learning the alphabet song, numbers, shapes and colours.
Tracey is a warm and welcoming person who always makes time for a chat at hand-overs and pick ups.
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Michaela
on 03/06/2017
Tracey is a fantastic childminder! She ensures the children have a varied and fun week. She is really conscientious with their meals and again ensures the children have a varied and interesting diet.
She is a lovely person who is fun, honest, friendly and caring. I'm so happy I chose her to look after my son,
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Chantell
on 29/05/2017
Tracey is a wonderful, down to earth, child minder. She has a way of making you feel like you've known her for years, even when you walk through the door for the first time. Tracey always makes time for a chat at pick up and there's a communication book so you know what they've done each day. It's a full child care/nursery setting, with regular reports and photos as well as tracked updates of your child's progress each term.
My son has been going to Tracey since January 2016, when he was 21 months old. He loves the activities and outings that they do to London, soft play, toddler groups, the park and Tracey's allotment. I feel that he gets a broad range of experiences, and it's all included in the price.
I will be sad to say good bye to Tracey and her team when it's time for my son to go to primary school in 2018.
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on 28/05/2017
Tracy is an amazing childminder. She is calm and fun with the children, she offers wonderful opportunities daily to the children including allotment visits and trips to the farm and play groups. This is very important to me as a Forest School teacher and EYFS teacher. The children are offered lots of hands on real experiences with lots of parental experiences e.g. Fire fighters visit etc. Tracy goes out of her way to help the children settle (lots of 1 hour visits and even writing me a letter when I was on maternity leave to check how I was doing). She is also amazing with me as a parent, sending me cute videos or photos to capture those special moments that being at work you sometimes miss. She has supported my return to work with a lovely little present and always keeps me up to date with plans, progress and my little girls health and happiness. To be honest Tracy's house has become an extension of the family network. I know I can pop by whenever and be made to feel welcome. My little girl loves going to Tracy's and skips through the door waving me happily goodbye and as every parent knows that is the best feeling in the world.
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on 28/05/2017
My daughter starting going to Tracy when she was 9 months old. I knew Tracy as a parent as I taught both of her children in year 6 at my school. Now, I am a very anxious mother and it was very hard for me to leave my daughter with someone but Tracy has made it very easy for me. She always keeps in touch with me , sending me photos of my daughter to always reassure me that she is happy and looked after. Her assistant Hollie is lovely and my daughter seems to have taken on her too. Tracy does so many activities with the children and always keeps me in the loop with a contact book.
I am very happy with Tracy and I can't praise her enough. With her , my daughter has learned to wave goodbye and everytime I pick her up she seems to be doing something new she learnt from Tracy of Hollie.
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on 24/05/2017
ok where to start my daughter is 3 & 4months and has been with tracey since she was 1.
Tracey came higher recommended from a colleague at work.
so when i first met Tracey, she put me at total easy like i had known her for years, I loved the fact that it was family home and very welcoming from the get go. my daughter has made so many friends there over the years and talks about them all the time.
They do so many things with the children that attend, trips to London, farms, soft play and fire station to name but a few, she sends pictures of the outings so that you don't feel like u have missed out and talk about with your child. she also does a daily contact book and a verbel feedback everyday.
Many times my friends/family and work colleagues have asked if /when I'm going to send my daughter to a nursery and I always reply I'm not, she gets all of her needs and more meet where she is and they do so much more with her than a nursery could.
Tracey and Kerry are very supportive in every way and are very approachable with any worries or concerns you may have,
My daughter loves going to Tracey's every day and even asks to go on the weekends and hoildays, I will be sad when my daughter has to leave to start school.
so to sum up this mini essay, sending my daughter to Tracey's was the best decision I ever made and I have never regretted it.
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on 27/04/2016
My eldest son has been with Tracey for three years now; since he was eleven months old. Tracey really helped to settle him in, as he was a very clingy baby. It didn't take long and he was soon enjoying himself, making new friends and discovering new experiences.
My second son joined Tracey in April 2015. This was a very smooth transition, as he settled straight away. He is also very fond of Tracey's assistant, Kerry, who is always encouraging and supportive.
The setting is busy, but I see this as a positive rather than a negative, as my children are very sociable and enjoy playing games and learning with different children. My children are very well cared for and look forward to their days with Tracey.
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on 13/01/2016
My son has been looked after by Tracey for nearly 2 years now since he was 10 months. Knowing how happy and settled he is with Tracey makes leaving him for work so much easier!
I'm always amazed at how much Tracey and her assistant Kerry do with the kids - museums, sports days, farms, toddler groups and visits to the fire station but also every day stuff like playing at friends houses, arts and crafts, reading and going for picnics in the park. my son has built up lovely relationships with Tracey and her family as well as all the children in Tracey's care. He talks about them all non stop!
In short, Tracey and her family provide a lovely fun and stimulating home from home atmosphere for the kids in their care - Couldn't recommend more!
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