Cheeky Chimps

You won’t find better!

Tracey is an amazing childminder and I feel so lucky to have found her! My little girl has been going to Tracey’s for nearly three years and the care she has received has been absolutely second-to-none. Tracey treats all of the children in her care as if they are part of her family. She goes above and beyond to be helpful, flexible and accommodating to any needs.
The children go on brilliant outings, for example to music classes, play centres, the safari park, garden centres and more. Tracey has a well thought-out curriculum and takes time to develop and nurture her mindees emotionally and educationally. Most of all, she shows them so much kindness, compassion and love. There is a parents’ Whatsapp group in which we receive regular updates and photos of the children having the time of their lives!
Our little girl is going to miss Tracey so much when she starts school, but fortunately our little boy is now attending the setting! We know that the care he is receiving is truly incredible and I am so delighted to have Tracey as his childminder (and now my friend!).

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by Ruth about Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023

Response by Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023:

I will miss C so much, but she is ready for school and they will love her as much as we do.
I'm so glad I get to keep you as a family for a little longer thanks to the arrival of M last year...
I am so blessed to have you all. 💛

Supportive, caring and fun

Our little girl has attended Tracey’s for approaching 2 years. She absolutely loves it! She is always asking ‘is it a Tracey day today’ and ‘what we doing with Tracey today’. Tracey takes the children on adventures every week, and our little one has made proper friendships with both the other children and Tracey. Really supportive when we first started and always willing to share advice and equally important always open to working together. My wife and I are able to go about our working day comfortably knowing that our daughter is having a fun day with Tracey.

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by Malcolm about Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023

Response by Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023:

Thank you so much Malcolm it has been a pleasure. 💛

Not just a childminder, but also a friend

Our daughter has been going to Tracey since she was 15 months old; she is now 2y 9 months. The decision to move her from a nursery to Tracey's was vital. Tracey offers:
- a warm, welcoming, family environment
- it's more like going to "grandma's" house and meeting with cousins instead of a childcare setup
- we could rely on Tracey's communication and honesty throughout our whole experience here. Where Harper was before moving to Tracey's setup we used to have to beg to receive *1* picture every week. Tracey will fill your phone's memory with *daily* pictures! Something which was so important for us, to keep us in the loop and updated as to what H was up to during her day.
- If H had a great day she'd let us know, if she had a rough day she'd let us know too. If H was the centre of attention during the activity she'd let us know, but we were also told when she would refuse to join in for whatever reason. This has led to us trusting Tracey and never second-guessing.
- H used to be quite shy, however, due to the number of places Tracey takes them to, on a weekly basis, she is now a confident little madame. Her confidence levels have shot up. Places like Safari Park, Jo Jingles, The Jungle, Bents, softplay, scavenger hunts - you name it and they have been! And not once does she ask for extra payment to cover these expenses.
- Tracey is now more like a friend - we have numerous conversations regarding H's development etc, but also we trust her with other more personal things.
- Some days the kids do freeplay, other days she has planned activities like growing butterflies, mark making, sand play, baking etc
- Tracey has thought me about schemas and how to engage a toddler more into play
- And finally, the ultimate test as to whether a childminder is a good one is whether the children love her or not. The kids don't stop hugging her, and piling up on her, and at home H asks me to pretend I am Tracey!! Guess enough said :-)

Tracey, thank you for all the adventures x x

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by Justine about Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023

Response by Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023:

Justine It has been a pleasure having you all, I'm so pleased I get to keep you for holidays. 💛

Amazing Childminder🥰

My little boy Theo has only been going for 2 months but has come on leaps and bounds.

Tracey so is attentive and theo absolutely loves going to Tracey’s his speech has come on leaps.

We receive pictures on a daily basis and I know that he is safe and sound there.

We couldn’t rate Tracey enough and our decision to move theo from nusery to a childminder has been the best decision ever!

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by Abbie about Cheeky Chimps on 13/07/2023

Response by Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023:

T is adorable and such a happy baby. It's been my pleasure to help him with his speech, he is a little chatterbox now. 💛

The best

Tracey is one of the best childminders, my son originally started off in a mustardy but struggled to settle so we decided to take him to a childminder hoping that a smaller group would help and it absolutely did. Tracey was very clear with her rules and routines and our son settled straight away which I was shocked at as I’d previously told Tracey he would maybe struggle separating from me but he had no problems. He felt as though he was going from one home to another which is a great environment, he loves Tracey and her family and they treat him like theirs 🥰 we can’t ask for a more loving environment!
Tracey takes the kids on so many wonderful days out, from the safari park to Jo jingles to soft play to bents to the dinosaur adventure playground the list is endless! My son has thoroughly enjoyed spending his first few years at the setting!
Tracey has helped with my sons speech and for doing activities to bring this on and we are noticing a difference.
I would recommend here to anyone, Tracey is warm, accommodating and very friendly, we couldn’t ask for anymore.
We are all really going to miss Tracey and her setting, but our little boy is now leaving to go into Reception.

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by Laura about Cheeky Chimps on 13/07/2023

Response by Cheeky Chimps on 14/07/2023:

Laura Thank you for being an amazing family over the years. We are going to miss you all so much. But D is ready to start his new chapter in reception. He has learned life skills her witb us that I'm certain he can use well in reception.