Healing Hearts and Growing Minds
Holistic Care for Children and the Humans Who Love Them
Nurture. Heal. Educate. Explore.
“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt
Where Childhood Is Honored
At 23 Cherry Tree Lane, childhood is honored, protected, and celebrated. We believe childhood is a sacred season of growth, wonder, and discovery. Our mission is to nurture the whole child through meaningful relationships, developmentally responsive learning, and environments that support emotional well-being and curiosity.
Rooted in research in human learning and development, early childhood education, and special education, we recognize that children learn best through play, exploration, connection, and discovery. Each child brings their own strengths, interests, and ways of understanding the world, and our role is to support that natural unfolding.
Guided by the principles of Nurture. Heal. Educate. Explore. We create spaces where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and creatively.
Tracy Rae Jackson is an early childhood educator and child development specialist with a degree in Human Learning and Development, with concentrations in Educational Psychology and Counseling and extensive coursework in Special Education and cultural development. She is continuing her professional training at the University of Georgia in the Birth through Kindergarten Special Education M.A.T. program, where she is preparing to support young children in inclusive learning environments and pursuing additional training in dyslexia and early literacy development.
Through 23 Cherry Tree Lane, Tracy brings together research-informed education, emotional development, and nature-based learning to nurture the whole child and support families in creating environments where children can thrive.
Why the Name 23 Cherry Tree Lane?
Some names carry a story.
23 Cherry Tree Lane is inspired by the beloved home from Mary Poppins, a story that captured my imagination when I was young. Mary Poppins was wise, kind, and wonderfully unconventional, someone who understood the magic of childhood and the importance of nurturing both wonder and growth. Like many children, I dreamed of being just like her one day.
The number 23 is a number that holds special meaning in my own life, so it became the “house number” on Cherry Tree Lane, a quiet way of weaving my own journey into a place inspired by imagination and care.
To me, 23 Cherry Tree Lane represents the spirit of childhood itself: a place where curiosity is welcomed, where learning and laughter live side by side, and where children are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to explore the world with open hearts and bright minds.
It is a small tribute to the belief that childhood should always hold a little wonder—and that the most meaningful work we can do is to help children grow in environments filled with warmth, kindness, and possibility.
It seems AI can really turn you into Mary Poppins- Just a little fun!
23 Cherry Tree Lane
23 Cherry Tree Lane is devoted to supporting the whole child through nurturing relationships, emotional well-being, meaningful learning experiences, and opportunities for discovery in nature. 23 Cherry Tree Lane is the heart of Ms. Tracy’s vision for what high-quality, holistic care for children and the humans who love them can be.
Rooted in compassion, education, and intentional practice, this work brings together Ms. Tracy’s core passions: relationship-centered caregiving, individualized early childhood education, and thoughtful family support. Guided by the belief in Healing hearts. Growing minds. 23 Cherry Tree Lane nurtures the whole child; mind, body, and emotional well-being, while offering families informed, culturally aware care they can trust.
A Holistic Approach to Care & Connection
Ms. Tracy currently serves families throughout the Atlanta area as a newborn care specialist, nanny, private educator, and family support consultant. Her work centers on building strong, responsive relationships with children and families during the most formative years of development.
She is trained in holistic care for children from birth through early childhood and has completed professional training through Playmaker University, where she studied play as a tool for connection, co-regulation, emotional growth, and learning. Her approach emphasizes safety, respect, connection, and joy, creating environments where children feel secure, seen, and supported.
Ms. Tracy’s practice is grounded in relationship-centered, evidence-informed caregiving and a deep respect for the responsibility of working with young children and families.
Foundations in Evidence-Based Early Care
Ms. Tracy is experienced in a range of evidence-based infant and early childhood care practices, including:
Holistic newborn care
Sleep guidance and routines (including Moms on Call and Taking Cara Babies frameworks)
Baby-led weaning
Gentle and responsive parenting principles
Baby sign language
Respectful, developmentally appropriate caregiving
These practices are adapted thoughtfully to each child and family, recognizing that development is not one-size-fits-all.
Our work is guided by four principles:
Nurture. Heal. Educate. Explore.
Together, these pillars support children as they grow into confident, curious, and compassionate individuals.
The Four Pillars
Nurture
Children thrive in environments where they feel safe, seen, and valued. Nurturing relationships provide the foundation for healthy emotional and cognitive development.
At 23 Cherry Tree Lane, nurturing means creating responsive environments where children are supported through connection, empathy, and developmentally appropriate guidance. Through strong relationships and thoughtful caregiving, children build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Heal
Children experience and process the world through emotion, play, and connection. Supporting emotional well-being allows children to develop resilience, self-awareness, and healthy ways of expressing their feelings.
Our approach focuses on creating calm, supportive environments where children can build emotional regulation skills, develop confidence, and feel understood. Through play, nature, and nurturing relationships, children are supported as they grow emotionally and socially.
(Services provided are educational and supportive in nature and are not a substitute for licensed therapeutic services.)
Educate
Learning in early childhood is driven by curiosity and discovery. Children develop knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences, meaningful interactions, and environments that encourage exploration.
With a background in human learning and development and special education, our approach recognizes that every child learns differently. By supporting literacy, problem-solving, and creative thinking, we help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Explore
Exploration is at the heart of childhood. When children have opportunities to investigate their surroundings, move freely, and engage with the natural world, they develop curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Through outdoor experiences, sensory exploration, and nature-based learning, children are encouraged to observe, question, imagine, and discover. Exploration allows children to develop independence while deepening their connection to the world around them.
Support for Families & Caregivers
23 Cherry Tree Lane offers individualized, enriching educational support for children from birth through elementary years, including:
Private tutoring
Homeschool support
Early learning enrichment
Child-led and emergent curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Charlotte Mason pedagogies.
Nature-based education and outdoor learning opportunities are offered separately through Story in the Forest, allowing each program to remain developmentally and philosophically distinct.
Ms. Tracy has completed professional training through nationally recognized environmental education programs, including:
Growing Up WILD
Project Learning Tree
Project WET
Project WILD
Flying WILD
These programs support curiosity, environmental literacy, resilience, and hands-on learning through developmentally appropriate experiences.
In addition to direct caregiving and education, Ms. Tracy partners with families to strengthen home environments, routines, and relationships. Family support services may include guidance related to:
Infant and child development
Sleep routines and caregiving rhythms
Montessori-inspired home environments
Connection-based behavior support
Neurodivergent-affirming practices
Culturally responsive approaches to caregiving and learning
Child car seat safety and awareness
This support is educational and consultative in nature and always grounded in ethical scope and professional responsibility.
23 Cherry Tree Lane is more than a service.
It is a nurturing space for children, a trusted resource for families, and a place where care, learning, and connection come together.
Holistic care for children and the humans who love them; rooted in heart, guided by research, inspired by wonder.
We will always focus on Healing hearts. Growing minds.
“Every youth should know something of the flowers of the field, the birds of the air, the stars in their courses.”
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What People Are Saying
“Tracy has truly been a positive influence for my children, helping them to grow academically, in character, and in maturity. In addition, she is a lifelong learner and continues to seek professional and personal development in order to become a better educator and mentor. I would highly recommend her for any situation, especially in which she were to work with children.”
“How do you describe Ms. Tracy? Authentic, kind, generous, brave, resilient, determined, and an optimistic force in the world. What else could anyone need to know? Just tell her that something can not be done and sit back and watch her make it happen!”
“Ms. Tracy is always ready with a calm demeanor and a kind word. She brings with her immense knowledge and skill but is also down-to-earth and full of warmth. She is an extension of our family and a true part of our caregiving team. If she does not know the solution to a problem, she certainly knows where to find it, and does! She is a true asset and we would have been lost without her when we brought our baby home. It was always a comfort just knowing she was guiding us each step of the way.”
“I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Tracy. She is positively perfect in every way. Seriously, Ms. Tracy is a modern-day Mary Poppins. She will be an extremely positive addition to your organization. ”
“Ms. Tracy is always up for an adventure! Her greatest asset is her love for children and nature. It is a true delight to see how much our children love the outdoors and it is because she made it a priority for them early on. They knew that when Ms. Tracy was here they would be learning outdoors. We will always be grateful.”