Russells Rascals
Childminder in Braintree
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Female Member since Oct 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
***Currently Full, Spaces available from September 2025***
***Term time only ***
*No retainers during holidays *
My name is Tracy and I am an Ofsted registered child minder. I live with my husband, 15yr old daughter, 12yr old son and our dog Pablo in a 4 bedroom house with a nice garden complete with outside play equipment located in a secluded cul-de-sac. I am able to offer 9 month 2,3 and 4yr old funding.
My aim is to offer the children in my care a warm, safe, friendly, active environment. With the emphasis on learning through play, my days include structured age appropriate activities as well as plenty of time for free play with a wide selection of toys and equipment. Basic number and letter recognition is introduced as well as social skills like using good manners, sharing and respecting other people and their property.
Personal development and encouraging independence, for example putting on shoes or learning to fasten a coat is gently encouraged, with a view to taking the next steps and moving on as confident well rounded individuals.
As I only care for a small number of children you can be sure that your child will receive individual attention and be confident that they will be happy and nurtured.
I take the children on regular trips out to playgroups, messy play, the library, Colchester zoo and Notley Discovery centre /country park as well as many other activities that are offered in the area.
My Experience
I have 2 children of my own, and I have been child minding for 16 years now, I absolutely love watching the children as they grow and develop from babies to independent young adults.
My Qualifications
Cache diploma introduction to home based childcare
Paediatric 1st aid
Food hygiene
Safeguarding
Let's go outdoors - outdoor play
Problem solving numeracy and literacy for under 5's
Getting to know the EYFS
Quality provisions for 0-3's
Early language development for babies and toddlers, speech, language and communication
My Availability
Monday -Thursday term time only
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 08/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
From £6.50 per hour
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/04/2020)
Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Latest reviews
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I can't recommend Tracy enough, fabulous childcare, she goes above and beyond what is required
Overall
by
Parent
on 27/04/2015
My little one has such a great time here and enjoys every moment sometimes not wanting to come home. She has learnt so much and does exciting activities and has some wonderful days out exploring. Tracy treats all the children in her care like members of her family and the bond she has with them all is plain to see, my daughter is a confident happy little girl and I am confident that is a lot to do with the secure loving environment that Tracy provides.
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Overall
by
Parent
on 20/01/2015
Russells Rascals is a great setting for Childminding, Tracey is a lovely lady who spends a lot of time ensuring the children and babies have lots of fun.
Tracey looked after our twins from 6 months - 11 months, we were very nervous and apprehensive about using a child minder and leaving the babies but we were made to feel at ease straight away and they loved going to her house, there were always lots of fun, interactive and stimulating toys for them to help with their development. Would recommend Tracy to anyone looking!
Overall
by
Parent
on 10/03/2014
Response by
Russells rascals
on 12/03/2014:
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure looking after your little ones , I'm going to miss them x
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