Tracey
Childminder in Isleworth (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Apr 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 23 Jan 2025
My Summary
Cosy Home Childcare
About Me
My name is Tracey Watson and I live and work alongside my husband Chris, who's my childminding assistant. We have been a childminding family since 2004. We have a daughter and family cat. We enjoy healthy cooking and baking. I come from a nursing background which I loved. We are trained and experienced in children’s learning and development, gained through continuous professional development. We believe passionately about good quality childcare in a home environment. Our home is well-equipped for indoor play and we have a large garden, providing children with a safe and secure fun learning environment.
My Experience
Our planned curriculum using the early years foundation stage, supports the children’s learning through play. The seven areas of the EYFS underpin the children's early development.
Our parents/carers receive daily messages and photos about their child. We encourage verbal handovers with our families in the mornings and evenings. Our parents/carers noticeboard will keep you updated about the children's weekly planned activity’s. Our setting encourages working in partnership with parents by encouraging home learning with families.
Our activities include making music, playdough, arts & crafts, cookery, sandplay, reading & story time, garden play, construction play, free play. These all encourage imagination and language skills and help to build the children's confidence.
We celebrate special occasions such as birthdays with parties.
My Qualifications
I have a foundation degree in Early Years and a first class honours degree in Early Years Education. We are trained and experienced in children’s learning and development, gained through continuous professional development.
My Availability
NO CHILDCARE PLACES AVAILABLE.
We offer both full time and part time places. A minimum of two days childcare a week. We support parents working from home.
Free government funded 15 and 30 hours places available for working families and families in receipt of universal credit and not working.
Opening Hours.
7.30am till 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
48 weeks a year.
We do not offer weekend or overnight childcare.
We do not offer pick up or drop off to schools.
I offer babysitting on a Saturday night from 5pm to 10pm at your home. £20 an hour which includes all of your children. I shall be driving so will require parking near your property.
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| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 21/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
£50 a day 8am to 5.30pm daily fee.
£5 early start 7.30am to 8am.
We offer both full time and part time places. A minimum of two days childcare a week. We support parents working from home.
Free government funded 15 and 30 hours places available for working families and families in receipt of universal credit and not working.
These fees include all the children's daily meals and drinks throughout the day. All baby changing items are provided, except for nappies and formula milk.
I offer babysitting on a Saturday night from 5pm to 10pm at your home. £20 an hour which includes all of your children. I shall be driving so will require parking near your property.
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
- Training Certificate (added 13/07/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 01/03/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Tracey Watson Childminder (added 01/03/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Mrs Tracey Watson. Childminder. (added 22/03/2021)
- Training Certificate: NVQ 3 certificate (added 31/08/2017)
- UK Driving Licence (added 31/08/2017)
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 31/08/2017)
- DBS Check (added 31/08/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/08/2017)
Reviews
4.96 out of 5
Parents say
These reviews consistently praise the childminders for providing exceptional care in a warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the variety of activities offered, including outdoor play and learning experiences. The childminders are commended for their excellent communication with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress and daily activities. Many reviewers express gratitude for finding such caring and skilled childminders who have positively impacted their children's development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of most recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Tracey. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Tracey and her husband Chris, who have been looking after my 1.5-year-old child, are absolute superstars. My child is very attached to me and typically struggles to trust other people. However, Tracey and Chris have provided individual support, taking small, thoughtful steps to help my child settle in more comfortably.
After just two months, my child has adjusted remarkably well and thoroughly enjoys spending time with Tracey and Chris. Their kindness and warmth were exactly what I was looking for in a childminder, as I wanted my child to feel as though they were surrounded by family.
They offer fantastic activities, such as garden play, playdough, and more, which my child absolutely loves. I couldn't be happier with the care and attention they provide!
Communication with parents is of the highest standard as well. We are always informed about when he naps, how much he eats, and what activities he has been doing throughout the day.
We couldn’t have found a better childminder!
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Aneta
on 03/01/2025
Response by
Tracey
on 03/01/2025:
Dear Aneta.
Thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful and heartfelt review for us.
Tracey and Chris
This is our first time using a childminder as we really needed help with childcare. Honestly, no regrets at all!!Our son who is nearly 2 years old has been with Tracey and Chris for 2 months now and we can see how comfortable Matteo is with both of them. As parents we need to ensure our kids are looked after by the right people and when we first met Tracey and Chris we felt an instant warmness from them and our heart felt at ease knowing Matteo will be looked after by kind and genuine people. Thank you both for your understanding with us and for looking after our son. We have seen such a big change in him all positive and we cannot thank you enough. We would definitely recommend Tracey and Chris to parents who need help with childcare. Honestly, the best!
Lots of love from Kelly and Mark S xxxx
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Kelly
on 05/12/2024
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Tracey
on 05/12/2024:
Thank you Kelly for taking the time to write this heart felt review it means a lot to us that you chose our childcare setting thank you.
We were thrilled to find that Tracey and Chris had a place for our youngest son, having been so happy with their care of our eldest son. We would not have wanted to return to them if we had not felt it was still the most wonderful environment for the care of our children. Tracey and Chris are so warm and friendly and care deeply about the children. I’m amazed at the variety of toys they have, and the activities they do with the children are varied, with the added bonus of having a big garden for the children to play in. It really is a home from home and both our sons have been very happy there. And as parents, we therefore couldn’t be happier either!
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HGN
on 19/08/2024
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Tracey
on 20/08/2024:
Dear Helen and Didier.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a beautiful review.
We are so glad that you decided to join us again.
Tracey and Chris.
Having had our daughter (who is now almost 6) be with Tracey and Chris from 6 months until 3 years, we were so happy that they had a space for our little boy to join them earlier this year. Not only are they both fantastic with the children, providing home cooked meals, lovely activities and a home away from home environment, but they always ensure communication with us as the parents is prioritised, and work with us to make changes to routines when needed. Honestly couldn't be happier, and we know our little boy is having the best time with them too.
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Emily
on 15/05/2024
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Tracey
on 15/05/2024:
Dear Emily. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us much appreciated. Tracey and Chris,
Our daughter has been going to Tracey and Chris for nearly a year now and she absolutely loves it. They do such a variety of learning activities each week with outside play in a big garden area too. Tracey and Chris are so warm, friendly and provide a wonderful nurturing environment for our daughter. She is thriving there and we are so grateful to have Tracey and Chris looking after her whilst we are at work.
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Louise
on 07/03/2023
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Tracey
on 07/03/2023:
Thank you Louise for taking the time to write a review about our childcare setting we are very grateful.
We are so blessed that you have chosen us.
Thank you. 😊
Tracey and Chris have been taking care of our one year old boy for 2 months now and he’s already made a huge developmental progress – self-feeding, talking, social skills etc. He’s being treated there as part of their family and feels happy and safe there.
There’s plenty of different activities – making music, different arts and crafts, playdough, baking, nature walks, garden play, storytelling, also learning the alphabet, counting etc.
They have access to a huge garden, plenty of toys, trucks, slides, a hedgehog house and even a tipi tent. We love the fact that he gets to play with children in different age groups. They all really look out for each other.
Great contact and plenty of messages through WhatsApp made the adaptation period much easier for us the parents – we receive a schedule for the following week ahead, daily menu, updates with photos and videos on how the day has been going including nap times, amount of food eaten and even poos.
Tracey and Chris are very warm and good people, we couldn’t be happier to have found you.
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Sabina
on 13/06/2022
Response by
Tracey
on 13/06/2022:
Dear Sabina.
Thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review for us.
We are so lucky that you chose to put your little boy with us.
Best wishes.
Tracey and Chris
Tracey and Chris are lovely people and great childminders. My daughter loves every day with them! Nothing is too much trouble and they accommodate all needs. I’m so grateful to have found them as it’s made going back to work so much easier. I highly recommend their care!
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Helen
on 07/04/2022
Response by
Tracey
on 07/04/2022:
Thank you for taking the time to write the lovely review Helen.
We are so pleased that you chose our family to care for your little girl.
Tracey and Chris.
We feel extremely lucky to have found Tracey and Chris. They are so caring and have created a true home-from-home for our son. From day one, they made him feel so at ease and their years of experience, and the warm and friendly environment they’ve created in their own home for the children, meant that we as parents immediately felt at ease too. They provide a range of stimulating activities throughout the day and are always looking for new ways to help the children develop. They keep us really well informed throughout the day of things our son has been doing, including great videos and photos. He is so happy there, goes in with a huge smile every day, and we could not be happier parents either.
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HGN
on 18/03/2022
Response by
Tracey
on 19/03/2022:
Dear Helen and Didier.
Thank you for taking the time to write this heart warming and up lifting review about Chris and myself.
We are so blessed that you decided to join our family.
Best wishes.
Tracey and Chris. 😊
My little girl has been in the setting since she was 7 months old, full time, and we could not have been more happy to be with Tracey and Chris. Home cooked meals, home like setting and a lot of different daily activities definitely helped our little girl to be more confident as a little person. We get daily updates on activities, meal plans and progress on our little girl. She is 3 now and we decided to stay until she goes to pre school, as Tracey and Chris are too good to leave. Both are great people, very warm and caring. They pay attention to individual needs and progression and give advice if needed.
We are very lucky to have a place with them as they are great with kids, very reasonably priced and the children love them. Would recommend to anyone who needs childcare.
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Jekateri
on 04/08/2021
Response by
Tracey
on 04/08/2021:
Dear Katie and Alex.
Thank you for your honest and beautiful review of our setting and us.
We are very honoured that you chose us to care for your daughter.
Thank you for your help and support through the pandemic.
Tracey and Chris. 😊
Unfortunately, I could not get any place as she is fully booked. But she responded to my messages kindly, with patience. This is why I feel even more sorry as I could not get a place. I wish all the best for her.
Samar
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Samar
on 14/07/2020
Response by
Tracey
on 14/07/2020:
Dear Samar.
Thank you for writing this beautiful review for us even though you’ve never meet us in person.
I wish we could of helped you with your childcare needs. I’m sorry we couldn’t for the foreseeable future because of being full.
We thank you again for writing this review and wish you well.
Tracey and Chris.
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