YOUR FAMILY
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHILDCARE Whether you’re a new parent heading back to work or you’re looking to change your little one’s nursery, now is the time to grab a place for your child’s daycare. As children go up to primary 1. Location This might sound like an obvious one, but there are many things to consider when it comes to the location of your child’s nursery. How long will it take you to get there, and back? Will there be traffic? Could you look further along your commuting route? And if other people will be helping with drop-offs and pickups, is it easy for them to get there too? 2. Dietary Requirements Your little ones will need feeding while they’re having fun with their new friends. But do they have any dietary requirements? If you’re choosing to feed your son or daughter on a specific diet, or have preferences as to what they do and don’t eat, then this is something to consider. Many nurseries offer amazing dishes for kids now. We heard one lucky young man had Moroccan lamb with couscous last week - gone are the days of a cheese sandwich and a bag of crisps!
school and pre-school, spaces are likely to become available in September. With so many brilliant options across York, we know that picking the right nursery for you and your little one can
3. Reviews Looking online for reviews and getting to hear parents' honest opinions will give you peace of mind when choosing a nursery or childminder. Of course, Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) will have completed an inspection at some point, too. 4. First Impressions Sometimes, first impressions really do count. You might ‘just know’ that you’ve found the perfect wedding dress. You could view a house that ticks all the boxes and nothing else compares. You’ll naturally only want the best for
sometimes be a mammoth task. So, to try and help make things a little easier, we’ve put together a guide of factors you will want to consider when making that all-important decision.
your child – so check out the nursery for yourself and make sure it’s the one. 5. Policies There are lots of little things to consider here: opening and closing times; how they deal with emergencies; how flexible they are; sickness policies, and the list goes on. Starting nursery is a nerve-wracking yet exciting time for both parent and child, and begins a new chapter in your lives – and here at Your Local Link, we wish you all the best!
Young Discoverers is inviting parents and guardians to their open day on 10th July from 10am-5pm. Call 01904 728700 or visit youngediscoverers.com for more information. Unit 7, Escrick Business Park, Riccall Road, Escrick, York YO19 6FD.
MOSSDALE RESIDENCE, YORK’S PREMIER CARE HOME IS WELCOMING NEW RESIDENTS
Providing the kindest possible care and a very good life for elderly people We’re delighted to announce that Mossdale Residence, our state-of-the-art care home, is welcoming new Residents. Mossdale Residence is able to meet individuals’ wide ranging, changing needs and give them a home for life, with personalised residential, memory care and nursing care packages. Our coronavirus prevention and protection plan has been designed to offer new Residents the safest and kindest possible way to start their new life, whether it’s for a short-term care break or a long-term stay.
Please call Victoria Edwards, Home Manager, to find out how you can become part of the Mossdale Residence community. 0333 999 8744 | careline@hc-one.co.uk | hc-one.co.uk Mossdale Avenue, off Bad Bargain Lane, Burnholme, York, YO31 0AF 38
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