We recognise that starting anything new can be daunting, that is why our aim is to provide sensitive care to support each child as they settle into the nursery. We encourage parents to visit before an admission is planned. All children are allocated an induction session that takes place before their first official session. You attend this session along with your child to get a feel of the setting and routines. You will also meet your child's Keyperson and discuss together the Registration Form and plan an approach to settling your child into Preschool.
It is important for parents and staff to work together to help the child feel confident and secure in the group. A child who is tense and unhappy will not be able to play properly. The process takes longer for some children than others. To begin with, it may be a good idea to spend time with your child so that you both get to know the people there and how the group operates. If your child sees that you are friendly with the staff they will soon become friends too.
If a child is unsettled, we recommend separating for brief periods only at first, gradually building up to longer absences.
On your child's first day you will be asked to complete his/her registration forms and to provide important information such as:
Contact details
Additional emergency contact details for persons authorised to collect your child
Information about family background e.g. siblings
Any special needs
Dietary requirements, such as allergies etc
All your child's records will be held confidentially. Please see our Confidentiality Policy in the Policy Handbook for further information.