Tracey
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About Me
Kia ora, my name is Tracey. I live in Rolleston with my husband John and our teenage children Emily, Blair, and Sophia. We also have Poppy our dwarf rabbit. With the family we enjoy the outdoors and really love exploring our beautiful country, as well as spending quiet times at home.
I have been a nanny here in New Zealand and abroad. I went back to study to gain my Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care. Caring for babies, toddlers and young children is my passion and has always been part of my life.
I love forming great relationships with families, while learning together with their children. I enjoy finding exciting ways to play and follow their individual interests, and help with their development. I follow the R.I.E philosophy, which is respectful, reciprocal care and following the child’s lead all while extending their interests and ideas.
Our Time Together
I provide a safe, sunny and calm learning environment for the children. My property is fully fenced, with a good indoor-outdoor flow. Outdoors the children can enjoy doing chalk drawings, water play activities, sandpit fun, and there is a trampoline, swing and slide to enjoy.
I have a variety of resources to support, engage and nurture children’s learning including books, blocks, dolls, art equipment, cars and natural resources. I also enjoy doing music and board stories, and have a great range of resources to support this.
We go on outings to local parks, libraries, music sessions, and to Stems FROM HOME playgroup and community outings.
Stems FROM HOME Programme
Stems FROM HOME run a varied weekly programme that all of our Educators, tamariki and whānau are welcome to attend. This includes;
Playgroup in Izone at our Stems base, Little Explorers (outdoor experiences and outings) and Music and Movement group in winter terms. Our Playgroup sessions include regular arts and crafts, imaginary play, chances to explore individual interests, as well as other fun visitors depending on current interests. All information is shared in our term flyers and planned from the children’s burgeoning interests.
House Keeping
* First Aid/Civil Defence Kit * Cot/bed * Highchair * Car seats
* Personal linen and hand towels
* A quiet home environment, in which children are able to have really good naps (if needed). If your child has a dummy or security object for sleep time, please send these inside their bag.
* Programme planning and monthly learning stories about your child’s individual learning and development, by using Educa (online portfolios).
* A change of clothes as we like to fully experience everything we do!
* A hat and sunblock in summertime. Please apply sun block to your child in the morning and I will reapply during the day.
* Gumboots and a raincoat for the rainy months
* Sufficient nappies, wipes/cream, bibs, and feeding bottles
* A healthy packed lunchbox and a water bottle
Please remember to bring along your child’s Stems Journal. These are a useful communication tool for sharing daily entries about your child’s day, care routines, happenings and up-coming events).
