For many new parents, deciding to return to work after having a baby can be a stressful and confusing time. Where parents don’t have relatives nearby to look after their child, a nursery may be the only option available. Assessing your options in advance, can support you in making a decision that is right for your child and your family.
Here are just some of the benefits of choosing a nursery:
Improved social and communication skills
Nurseries offer rich opportunities for children to socialise and learn group skills such as sharing, listening, and turn taking. Benefits of nursery circle time is the opportunity for children to socialise as well as learning about the concept of time, routine, and listening.
Increased independence and confidence
Children will gain an increased sense of confidence and independence by going to nursery. It may be difficult to leave your child for the first time, but it allows your child to be away from you which gives them opportunities to gain confidence; something which is important for them to develop their own personality, ideas, and thoughts.
Access to outdoor play
Getting outdoors, taking part in regular, daily exercise is essential for mental and physical wellbeing for your little one. Whatever the weather, nursery practitioners at Kids Planet recognise that outdoor learning is a vital part of a child’s development and wellbeing. Our outdoor environments are regularly enhanced to reflect a child’s interest and learning needs. From natural streams to climbing trees, they are filled to the brim with rich sensory and learning experiences.
Form relationships with more than one adult
Whilst a nanny will likely develop a special relationship with one child, a nursery provides the opportunity for your little one to meet a range of caring individuals from various backgrounds and experiences. Nurseries do, however, allocate a Key Worker to each child – that person works in partnership with families, as part of a trusting relationship and is responsible for maintaining important records of development and care.
Transition to school
Here at Kids Planet, we do everything we can to prepare a pre-schooler for school and to ensure a smooth transition into this new and exciting stage of life. For examples of the things we do, read our blog, ‘What happens when your child finishes nursery’. Click here.
Builds immunity
Little ones transmit viruses and bugs between themselves and it’s a simple fact that a child is going to pick them up. However, exposure to colds and viruses earlier in life may help to build a strong immune system. For older children, frequently staying at home sick could negatively affect their school learning.
Learning new skills
From experimenting with water to getting messy with gloop, paint and cornflakes, nursery offers the chance for children to take part in a range of exciting activities that improve both fine and gross motor skills. And the best thing as parents, you don’t need to clean up afterwards!
Flexible opening hours
At Kids Planet, we offer early drop off and late pickups to accommodate working parents who don’t necessary work 9-5. Talk to your nearest nursery about the sessions and timings they offer.
Kids Planet are responsible for the care and education of over 11,500 children and are fully committed to ensuring each child is given the best opportunities during their time with us. We are so committed in fact, that we have a happiness guarantee, meaning that our commitment to you comes with a money back guarantee. If you or your child do not love one of our Kids Planet or Kids Allowed nurseries, you can leave any time in your first 4 weeks, waiving your notice period.
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