Tracie Dowling has worked in childcare for over thirty years. She has been a foster care parent, a childminding network co-ordinator and now works full time as a childminder and Mentor for DFE in her home in Anfield. With a passion for horticulture and holistic learning, we apply these skills to the children’s activities via The Garden Classroom.
Tracie works with three assistants Phyllis, Gemma and Debbie. Phyllis is Tracie’s mum and was a Registered Childminder until she retired, she decided to stay on as assistant to help out now and then and be a positive role model for the children.
Gemma is my daughter and has been a Childcare Assistant at Tracie’s Treasures for over 10 years. Gemma is in the progressing s of becoming a OFSTED registered childminder and will be specialising in SEND and undertaking her NVQ 3. qualifications and training.
Debbie joined the team in April 2022 as a Childminding assistant, she is currently level two qualified and working towards level 3. Since joining us she has achieved first aid and safeguarding certificates. Debbie has three girls, Lydia, Evie, and Elsie and works during term time.
Tracie has three children. Two who are adults; Gemma and Chelsea, and Poppy, who is 12 years old. Gemma also has three of her own children; Chloe, who is 11 years old. Jack 3 and baby Benjamin. Over the years, Gemma and Chelsea have helped with the business, teaching cookery, web design, assisting, and planning activities. Chelsea currently runs the admin for our website.
In our home, we have two cats: Fizzy and Hebe and our amazing dog Ruby who gets on so well with the children and is hypoallergenic. Check out our blog post about our pets!
Take a look at our gallery or read our blog to learn more about Tracie’s Treasures!
Tracie's Treasures 