We offer complimentary settling-in sessions prior to your child’s start date. These sessions give your child the opportunity to become familiar with their new environment, build relationships with their key adults and explore the nursery at their own pace.

Settling-in sessions also allow our team to get to know your child as an individual, including their routines, preferences and care needs. Every child is different, and the time it takes to settle will vary. We work closely in partnership with parents to ensure the process is tailored to your child and supports a smooth, positive transition.

You know your child best, and your insight is invaluable. Before your child starts nursery, we ask parents to complete an “All About Me” form, which helps us understand your child’s likes and dislikes, routines, comfort items and anything that may help them feel settled.

Open communication is encouraged from the very beginning, and our team is always happy to discuss how your child is feeling and adapting as they settle into nursery life.

There are simple ways you can help prepare your child for starting nursery:

• Talk positively about nursery as a place where they will play, explore and make new friends

• Acknowledge and talk through any worries your child may have, offering reassurance and honesty

• Read stories together about starting nursery to help them understand what to expect

• Allow your child to bring a comfort item from home, such as a favourite toy, blanket or family photo, to help them feel secure

We are happy to support children in creating a small memory box for their settling items if this helps them feel more at ease.

Goodbyes can be emotional, but children take cues from the adults around them. A calm, confident and consistent goodbye helps children understand that nursery is a safe place and that you will return.

When it is time to leave, let your child know clearly that you are going and when you will be back. Our experienced team will be on hand to offer reassurance, comfort and distraction, supporting your child through those initial moments.

Our nurseries are safe, secure and carefully managed environments, and children are supported at all times by experienced, caring professionals. If you have any worries during the settling-in period, our team will always take time to talk things through with you and offer reassurance.

We believe that strong partnerships with families are key to successful settling, and we are committed to ensuring both you and your child feel confident, supported and happy as you begin your time at Redbrick.