Swansea, UK - How To Settle Your Child Into Nursery School

The thought of your child starting nursery school can be daunting for both you and them. It’s a big step in their lives, as they begin to learn how to socialise with other children and start their educational journey. You want to make sure that they are settling well into nursery school, so here are a few tips on how you can help them do just that.

How can I encourage my toddler to settle in at the nursery?

Talk to your child about nursery

One of the best things you can do is talk to your child about nursery school beforehand. This will help them understand what to expect and get them excited about going. Explain to them who their teacher will be, what sorts of activities they’ll be doing, and anything else that you think will be helpful. Also, arrange to visit the nursery together before their first day so that they can get a feel for the environment and see all the fun things that await them there. The Flowers Day Nursery offers settling in sessions for your baby, toddler or preschooler. They normally start with you being with them for an hour, you then leaving them with us and then a session or a couple of short sessions where you drop them and go. At The Flowers, our aim is to ensure you and your child feel happy when they are with us and have no worries or concerns when they first start with us.

Prepare the night before

The night before their first day, help your toddler select the clothes they want to wear and pack their bag with any items they will need, such as a change of clothes or nappies. This will give them a sense of control and ownership over the situation. If they have a special toy or comforter then pack that with them so they know it is there for them if they need it.

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Discuss them starting nursery

It's important to talk about starting nursery in a positive light with your child so that they are excited about attending. Tell them about all the fun activities they will get to do, such as painting and singing songs and all the friends they will make. Try to avoid mentioning any potential negatives, such as being away from you or having to follow rules.

Visit the nursery together

Visiting the nursery together before their first day will help your child feel more comfortable and familiar with the environment and the carers who will be looking after them. The nursery will show them where they will spend their time inside and outside, show them where they can put their bags, and where the toilets are, and introduce them to their carers and some of the other children there if they are at an age that they understand, as well as let them explore a bit on their own. This will help ease any nerves they may have about the first day as they will remember it and it won’t be an unknown to them.

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