childcare – Page 3 – Tracie's Treasures

To Tracie and Emma, Thank you both for the last year and a half, for all your care and fun that you have given Niamh. She loves it at Tracie’s Treasures and has met some lovely friends. We are so grateful for all your hard work and we know Niamh will miss you all! Lots of love, Christine, Gary and Niamh.

We had that #FlashbackFriday feeling this afternoon so we sat down to take a look through all of the lovely cards we’ve received from Mummies and Daddies over the years. Thinking about all memories we’ve had together and the children we’ve watched grow from Little Seedlings right the way through to Wildlife Rangers

To Tracie, Emma and all at the nursery, Thank you for looking after me on a Wednesday! See you all in September, Love Connie xx

To Tracie and all your helpers, I can’t thank you all enough for the help and care you have given our son over the years. You have all been positive role models and have enhanced his development both emotionally and educational. I will miss you all. Ty will always have great memories and we will ensure he never forgets. We wish you many, many more years in making a positive difference in many more children’s lives. Thank you!!! Love Chelle & Richie xxx

Sometimes our little ones move up to big school. Sometimes they move away. Sometimes they’re only term time. And other’s come just for the holidays!

Dear Tracie, Thank you for taking such amazing care of both Martha and Ivor for years now! It makes me really sad to think of him not coming every week, but he is happy knowing he will get to come back “just like Martha does.” I am so grateful and feel so lucky to have had you there to make them both feel welcomed and happy and secure. All my love, Nina xx

We’re always sad to see our friends depart when they grow up or move away, but we feel lots of love when we’re sent pictures and photographs or cards and thank-yous!

To Tracie, A great big thank you for taking care of Fearne. You make her time at yours so enjoyable and she is coming on so much. She loves going to see you all. Thank you again, love Fearne and Family xxx

We love watching you all grow, learn and develop so we keep this file for all the memories with have with you!

Dear Tracie, we would like to thank you for all the support you have offered we and our children over the past four years. Both Leo and Lily Mai have really enjoyed their time with you and other members of staff. Both of us and the children will truly miss being with you, but we know you will be grateful to help. You are a star, thank you so much. Lots of love from Antonia, Justin, Leo and Lily Mai xxx

We hope to see you all when you’re grown up and to keep in touch! Lots of love from Tracie and Emma! x

In 2001, I started my childcare journey at just 17 years old. I began an NVQ Level 2 in Early Years and Education whilst on a placement at Liverpool Black Sisters Afterschool, later being employed by the company as a part-time Play-worker.

Staff at the Liverpool Black Sisters Afterschool

I stayed with the company for over 5 years but due to funding cuts and no space for full-time employment I realised it was time to move on. I wanted a more stable career in order to get myself on the property ladder and start a family of my own with my partner David.

This is when I changed my career toward Adult Care and received an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. During employment, I provided Supported Living for adults with learning difficulties. I learned so much about myself and the care needs of others.
Whilst in this job, I bought my first home and shortly after moving in, I had my first child George. Not far behind, followed Olivia Rose. David and I tied-the-knot in 2010.

Having George and Olivia was how I met Tracie, and her co-childminder Phyllis Smith, as they provided childcare for the children while I worked in Adult Care.
In 2011, I had to give up my job to take care of my Mum. At this time, I also needed time out for my own health problems, which David supported me through from start to finish.

With everything happening in my personal life and having two young babies, I decided to take a course to become a childminder myself. However, OFSTED guidelines state I can only care for a particular number of children and my own babies took up two of those places. This career path was not cost-effective to contribute to the family and lead to conversations with Tracie about childminding. Tracie took me on as a Childcare Assistant and I have worked for Tracie’s Treasures ever since!