Settling in Procedure

Day 1

10.15am – 11.15am or 2.00pm – 3.00pm

You and your child to come in for one hour, parent to stay with their child in the nursery room exploring the environment and engaging with staff members. Parent will complete their child’s introduction paperwork with the key person.

Day 2

10.15am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm – 3.15pm

Parent will stay with their child for an hour and 15 minutes, within the room and will leave for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Day 3

10.15am – 1.15pm or 11.30am – 2.30pm

Your child will have lunch (12pm) with us. Parent to stay with their child for a minimum of 30 minutes until your child is settled within the room. Parent needs to stay on the premises and complete all relevant forms for registration.

Day 4

10.15am – 3.15pm

Your child will have lunch with us. Parent to stay with their child for a minimum of 30 minutes until your child is settled within the room.

Day 5

10.15am - 4.15pm

Your child will have lunch and join us for tea (3.45pm). Parent to stay with their child for a minimum of 30 minutes until your child is settled within the room.

*Please be advised that the above is a guide for your child’s first week at nursery. Your child may need more time to settle and you may be called unexpectedly during this time to support a successful settling in process.