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Your First
Day
 Signing In
A daily "sign in" sheet is provided with provision to enter your
child's name and the time of arrival and departure. You will need to
sign this every day. Remember to sign for absences.
Bags
Children place their own bag in their locker. Please help them to find
their locker.
Medication
Medication must not be left in the child's bag. All medication should be
handed to a staff member personally by the parent. Any instructions
should be clearly written in the section for medication on the second
page of the "sign in" sheets
Departure
Please feel free to spend time with your child and encourage them to be
at ease in what will be a strange environment to them at first. When it
is time for you to leave, explain to the child that you are leaving.
Tell them to have a happy day, that you love them and that you will see
them after afternoon tea. Always tell staff when you are leaving so we
can help with any departure difficulties. If you are unsure, please ask
- we are here to help make YOUR first day a trauma free experience too!
Our staff understands that it is difficult for
parents to leave their child for the first time and encourage parents to
call throughout the day to check on their child's progress.
Our team of Early Childhood educators also suggest
that you always let them know when you are leaving. This will let the
staff give a little extra support to your child should they need it.
Also try not to prolong the farewell, always say "Goodbye" or "I'm going
now. I'll be back this afternoon". Giving your child a kiss and hug
before you leave can also help with separation anxiety.
Feel free to ring as often as you like to check your
child's progress. First days are sometimes more difficult for the
parents than the children. |
