Preparing to start with us here at Busikids
First of all, once you have secured your place, we will contact you a few weeks before your child is due to start attending to arrange settling in visits. We offer a minimum of two, one hour, visits and are happy to offer further visits as necessary to help with settling in.
For the first visit we expect the parent/s to attend with their child to enable them to have a chat with their key worker to discuss all those little things that are so important in their child's day, from normal routines to their likes and dislikes, any ailments or allergies and any other relevant issues, this also shows your child that we are all friends and that this is a lovely safe environment.
On the second visit we expect parents to leave their child in our care, for up to an hour, to play and familiarise themselves with their play area, key worker and other staff.
If possible we ask the visits are not around the child’s sleep or meal times, as it will make it easier for the child to settle if they are well fed and rested.
If two visits are felt to be sufficient the child will start attending regularly shortly after the last visit, otherwise further visits will be arranged to ensure both the child and parents are comfortable.
We are more than happy for parents to telephone through the day for their reassurance, at any time, we can also send pictures of your little one via the EY App.
Your first day at Busikids
For your child’s first day at nursery you may need: a supply of nappies, wipes and any nappy creams used. You can bring this in on your child’s visits, or on their first day.
Any milk or formula, they may be having that is different from ours, will need to be labelled, dated and in a sealed container.
All the items below will also be required, along with any clean, labelled comforters.
Clothing
Simple clothing children can manage themselves enables children to gain their independence and confidence more easily and to enable them to put on and take off their outdoor clothes as independently as possible.
Many of the activities we provide are “messy” and although aprons are worn accidents still happen.
We therefore ask that children are ‘dressed for mess’ rather than in their ‘best’ clothes.
We ask you to provide at least one full change of clothes every day (more if they are potty training).
Weather appropriate clothes are a necessity please.
During the summer months we also ask for sun hat and (Busikids will supply Nivea sun cream, SPF 50), and during the winter month’s boots, scarf, coats, hat and gloves.
It is important to be positive when leaving your child. Anxieties you may be feeling may be detected by your child which will not aid settling in.
The nursery team work hard to be aware of problems a parent and child can experience during initial separation and are here to help you through this period. To make the transition between nursery and home easier during the first few weeks at nursery we would ask you to arrive at the nursery with enough time to give staff a hand over with details of your child’s current well-being and behaviour.
Supporting transitions in the nursery
Busikids support all children in the nursery with any transitions they may be encountering. If the transition is due to occur within the nursery, for example moving to a new room, Busikids staff fully support each child through this process in the following ways:
