First St
Childminder in London: Barnet
5.0
My Summary
About Me
AWARDED “CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE “ BY CHILDCARE.CO.UK
I am a qualified OFSTED registered childminder with twenty enjoyable years of experience.
After completing all the compulsory training for childminding, I extended my knowledge and completed my Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
I am a warm, caring and dedicated Ofsted registered childminder, working from my home, with nearly two decades of experience supporting children and their families. Caring for children is not just my career – it is truly my passion and something I feel deeply privileged to do every day.
I have been a registered childminder since 2006 and have worked with children since the age of 17. My journey has included roles as a Nursery Nurse, Nanny, Behaviour Support Assistant and working within the Royal Free Hospital, where I supported new mothers and helped care for their newborn babies. These experiences have shaped the calm, patient and nurturing approach I bring into my setting today.
Before becoming a childminder, I spent 11 years in a local secondary school as a Behaviour Support Assistant, running a support unit for children who needed extra emotional care. This taught me how important it is for every child to feel understood, valued and safe. I carry this understanding into my childminding every day.
A Home From Home
My setting offers a genuine home-from-home environment, filled with warmth, reassurance and laughter. I want every child who comes through my door to feel loved, secure and confident, just as they would in their own home. I take the time to get to know each child individually – their personalities, interests, routines and comforts – so they always feel seen and supported.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and provide gentle, play-based learning through fun activities, creative play, outdoor experiences, stories and exploration. I observe each child’s development carefully and celebrate every milestone, big or small.
Creating Special Memories
I believe childhood should be full of joy, curiosity and happy memories. I love capturing special moments throughout the day (with parental permission) and sharing these with families. Children also receive their own profile book when they leave my setting, filled with memories of their journey, growth and achievements.
Working With Families
I understand how much trust it takes to leave your child in someone else’s care. I value open, honest communication with parents and work closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, settled and supported. My aim is for parents to feel reassured, confident and at ease, knowing their child is being cared for with kindness, patience and genuine affection.
My Experience
I have always worked with children from the age of 17, including full time Nursery Nurse, Nanny, behaviour support assistant and I also worked in the Royal Free hospital, helping new mothers look after their newborn babies. This included helping to bath, feed and change them.
I have been a registered childminder since 2006 and I absolutely love my job!
My Qualifications
I have Level 3 NVQ Diploma and all current up to date training/courses for childcare, such as First aid, safe guarding children etc.
My Availability
Current childcare availability is Monday-Friday
My Fees
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
I charge from £10
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
- DBS Check (added 23/05/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/05/2018)
- Other (added 26/02/2026)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 26/02/2026)
- First Aid Certificate (added 25/02/2026)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 08/02/2024)
- Reference (added 27/04/2020)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted inspection (added 11/03/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 20/02/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding children for all (added 20/02/2020)
- Reference: Parent reference 3 (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 2 continued (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 2 (added 23/05/2018)
- Reference: Parent reference 1 (added 23/05/2018)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 diploma for children and young people (added 23/05/2018)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted report (added 23/05/2018)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 23/05/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid responders (added 23/05/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, clean environment with a large garden. The setting offers diverse activities, fostering children's development and learning. Parents praise the childminder's communication, sending regular updates and photos. Children are happy and enthusiastic, settling in well and forming strong bonds with the childminder.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for First St. 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 is a wonderful and very experienced childminder. She has a lovely, clean setting, with a large garden, home away from home. She also has so many different themes of toys and activities, my son most definitely is never bored. She has such a lovely warm nature and very communicative throughout the day sending lots of photos. My son always goes in and comes home happy. The extra touches, like making a fuss of him on his 1st birthday were so thoughtful. Despite him mixing with a small number of children, the age range is great for my son’s development. I highly recommend Tracey to any parent looking for a warm and homely setting for their child.
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Naomi
on 25/09/2025
Tracey is truly one of a kind. She cared for my daughter from 10 months to 2 years old, and my little one absolutely adored her. Sadly, we had to move out of London and find childcare closer to home—but our experience with Tracey set the bar so high that no one else quite compares. She’s warm, professional, and just exceptional at what she does. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone in search of a top-tier childminder. An absolute gem!
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Zahra
on 15/07/2025
We moved to Barnet when my daughter was just under 2.5 years and I was quite anxious about resettling her as she’d been so happy in her previous setting, but I needn’t have worried! Tracey is so warm and welcoming and, despite the place being immaculate, she seemingly has an endless array of toys and activities to stimulate the children in her care. She has a broad experience of different age groups but plainly loves looking after little ones. She’s very receptive to the interests of the child – not just enthusing about favourite songs, etc. but also introducing helpful play about anything topical (when my daughter had a reluctant visit to the dentist for example, Tracey immediately set up play around dental care… today they’re applying suncream to the dolls!). Tracey sends regular photos of the children at play which is very reassuring. She has a lovely big garden with a tardis-like shed full of outdoor toys and apparatus, and they play outside when the weather allows - much to my child’s delight! There’s often an educational bent to activities but it always seems to be imbued with fun and my daughter goes into the setting enthusiastically and comes home merrily talking about Tracey and the other children... A happy child is all you want!
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Plummum
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