YOUR FAMILY ERY FO R YO UR CH ILD CH OO SIN G TH E RIG HT NU RS Time certainly flies and with September on the horizon, you may be starting to think about childcare options in preparation for the new term. If you’re new to the search and wish to use a day nursery for childcare, get shortlisting a few different nurseries in your area and make an effort to visit each one in person, if possible. Doing a bit of digging before
hand will improve your chances of choosing the right place that suits both your and your child's needs. But what actually makes a good nursery, and where should you begin your search? We've put together a handy checklist to help with your hunt.
Recommendations: Start with the basics. Recommendations from other parents are often a good place to start. Get booking a tour of the nurseries that you like the sound of and try and chat with one or two of the parents to get a feel for the place. If there are no other parents around when you go, ask the nursery if they can provide a few reviews for you.
Positive staff: An obvious care for children is extremely important, so make sure
that the team are passionate and demonstrate a high level of attention to your child's needs. They'll be keen and approachable, and will be calm under pressure. Questions regarding your child's health and treatment, as well as their interests, should also be asked by the staff. They may well enquire about your daily routine and discuss how they might assist your child in adjusting to their new surroundings.
Activities: Your day nursery should include activities that will encourage your child’s emotional and physical growth as well as their creativity, social and communication abilities. This could be anything from sandpit and water play, dancing, cooking, jigsaws, and painting. Children learn through play, so look for a place that responds to the activities that the children enjoy. A good nursery should also supply age-appropriate and culturally diverse toys, books and displays as these will support the growth of your little one
and encourage imaginative play. Most good day nurseries will also have an outdoor play area, or at the very least, should take the children on visits to the local park.
Policies: From opening and closing times to dealing with emergencies, a day nursery should have clear procedures for everything related to your child's care. A key worker policy is also something to look out for - a policy that ensures your child is working towards their developmental goals with the support and observation of one particular member of staff. A good nursery should also have an open-door policy that allows you to visit your little one at any time and speak with their key worker. Finally, have a look into any mealtime policies to ensure that the nursery provides a variety of fresh, nutritious options as well as caters to any dietary needs, if applicable. Good luck with the search!
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