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Quality early years care contributes significantly towards a child’s physical, social, and cognitive development.
As a parent or carer to a young child, there are many decisions you need to make for them, including whether to enrol them in day care. It is not uncommon to feel concerned about whether they are ready to take the leap.
Whilst nobody knows your child better than you, if your child is an infant or of preschool age, there are multiple benefits to spending time in a high-quality day care setting like Kids Planet. These experiences can have a lasting positive impact as they grow and develop, even if they only attend for a few hours a week!
Children’s day care covers a range of different settings in the UK, but the most common include:
For many families, Day Nurseries offer the most accessible and convenient option, providing longer hours and a dedicated focus on early years learning and development in a fun, safe environment.
Children absorb information like sponges. Nurseries offer a structured environment with diverse toys and stimuli to fire the imagination, nurturing curiosity and building essential problem-solving skills.
Regular interactions with peers help children learn to share, cooperate, and take turns. They also meet others from different backgrounds, building inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Spending time away from home helps children form independent relationships. It allows them to develop their own personality, thoughts, and ideas outside of the family unit.
Immersion in a language-rich environment helps children communicate their feelings and opinions. It develops their vocabulary and provides an understanding of other people’s feelings.
Set meal and nap times provide security. Predictability helps build positive, active habits that are useful at home, such as washing their hands before lunch or tidying up toys.
Through active play, children enhance motor skills, balance, and coordination. Using our Udeskole approach, we ensure outdoor exploration boosts concentration and burns off energy.
Exposure to common illnesses might not be much fun at the time, but research shows it helps children gain immunity, which is highly beneficial for their long-term physical health.
The transition to primary school can feel like a big step, but early years care acts as a vital stepping stone. The daily routine, time spent learning through play, and experience in building relationships will be a massive help when starting school.
A great day nursery helps to spark curiosity in little ones, encouraging them to discover, develop their interests, and try out new things.
At Kids Planet, you will notice a calm environment; a neutral space, accented with well-thought-out resources that are purposely placed to support and extend children’s learning. We enhance our play spaces regularly by reflecting on the children’s specific interests, helping your child to become a lifelong learner.
For some families, especially if all parents or carers work or have other responsibilities, children’s day care is a necessity to keep the family unit functioning. Gaining this “me-time” takes the pressure off providing constant stimulation at home, leading to higher quality time together.
Kids Planet day nurseries proudly provide:
What age do kids start nursery?
Settings often cater for babies from just a few months old up to children aged 3-4 years who are preparing for school.
Is there a ‘best’ age to start?
Every child is different. The right time is usually driven by your practical need for childcare or a desire for your child to have more opportunities to interact with peers in an educational environment.
When should I apply?
Places fill up quickly! It is generally recommended to start looking at nurseries 6-12 months before your desired start date.
Kids Planet is a family-led group of early years settings. Book a show round to see how our inclusive and supportive spaces can benefit your family.
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