Things to look for when finding childcare!
Attending a childcare setting can have lots of benefits for your child – it can help them to be confident, make friends and have new experiences. For parents and carers, the benefits can be the time to work and study.
A childcare setting can be a Nursery, a Preschool or a Childminder.
Choosing childcare for your child can be an overwhelming experience because there is so much to think about. Does it suit your needs as a family? Are the fees manageable? Can you imagine your child being happy there?
This could be the first time you are leaving your child, so feeling confident in the decision you are making can sometime feel unimaginable.
Top tips for what to look for when looking around settings:
- A friendly welcome for you and your child
- Busy, relaxed children who seem happy and purposeful
- Lots of different fun activities that are available all day
- Quiet areas so your child has somewhere to relax
- Activities that are planned around your child’s interests
- Trained and experienced staff who respond to your child’s individual needs
- A well resourced outside area available for your child throughout the day
- Warm and happy staff that show genuine affection for your child
- Different avenues to speak to staff freely about your child on a daily basis
- Lots of opportunities for your child to visit and get familiar with the new setting before starting
