Visiting and settling in Sessions
We feel its really important that you view the nursery and that children are included in the viewing process, so that s/he has the opportunity to explore the setting. It also enables us to discuss your child’s needs and to ensure that we can fully meet their requirements. Please call to make an appointment to view the nursery.
On arrival please ask a member of staff for a ‘Parking permit’ as they are given on request, we also ask that you do not use your mobile phone at any time in the setting. (If you do have any urgent calls we ask if you could leave the premises to attend to them) due to our safeguarding policies. Any concerns or questions you may have, please feel free to discuss them with us. We also offer 2 individual sessions of an hour each for children to come in prior to their start date. This helps familiarise them and parents with the setting and routine.
Some children will take longer to settle than others, with this in mind we offer the following service:
The settling-in session begins with the child and their parent(s) for the first hour, followed by the child being left in the care of their key person for an additional hour. This gradual approach helps ease the transition and allows your child to become more familiar with their new environment.
We recommend scheduling your child’s settling-in session close to their start date and on a day they will attend, ensuring the experience is fresh in their mind. This session, offered at no cost, provides an opportunity for your child to meet their key person(s) and for you to share important information to support your child’s transition, as well as discuss future strategies for their development.
