Settling in visits
Settling-in visits are crucial for both your child and you as parents. If it’s your first time leaving your child, it can be quite stressful. Settling-in visits are crucial for your child when starting with me as their childminder for several reasons:
Ease the Transition: Moving to a new environment can be stressful for your child. Settling-in visits help ease this transition by gradually familiarising them with the new setting, reducing anxiety and fear of the unknown.
Build Trust and Security: These visits allow your child to build a sense of trust and security with me and the new environment. Your presence during the initial visits can help them feel safe and supported, making it easier for them to eventually stay without you.
Foster Relationships: Settling-in visits give me an opportunity to get to know your child better, including their likes, dislikes, routines, and any special needs. This helps in building a positive relationship and tailoring care to your child's individual needs.
Encourage Attachment: Consistent, short visits help your child form a secure attachment to me. This attachment is crucial for their emotional and social development and for ensuring they feel comfortable and happy in their new care environment.
Observe and Adapt: During these visits, I can observe how your child interacts with the new environment and other children. This information is valuable for adapting care routines and ensuring a smooth integration into the daily activities.
Parental Reassurance: Settling-in visits provide you with reassurance that your child is adjusting well. You can observe interactions and see first-hand how your child is being cared for, which helps in building trust and confidence in my abilities.
Smooth Routine Transition: By gradually introducing your child to my routines and activities, they can adapt more easily to the daily schedule. This gradual adaptation helps in avoiding sudden disruptions that can be upsetting for young children.
Address Separation Anxiety: Gradual separation helps in addressing and mitigating separation anxiety. Your child learns that even though you leave, you will always return, building resilience and confidence in them.
Settling in Routine
Our settling-in routine begins with a short initial visit where both you and your child spend time in my home, exploring the new environment together. During this visit, I will engage with your child through play and activities, while also discussing their routines, preferences, and any special needs, requirement or preferences with you.
Free if charge we offer two setting in session, the first for one hour, and the second for two hours. These session would ideally take please the week prior to the placement starting, you are more that welcome to book in additional setting in session at our standard hourly rate.
