Settling-In Sessions Booking Page

Separation anxiety is commonplace in babies from the age of around eight months and fear of strangers can last up to at least three years old. When a parent/carer leaves them, they are naturally afraid about whether or not the parent will come back for them. Trusting that their parent will return is something children will only learn through experience. There are several important steps parents can take to ensure a smoother nursery settling-in period for their child.

It is the most natural thing in the world for parents to find leaving their child stressful or upsetting, but, if you can arrive at the nursery with a smile on your face and say goodbye to your child in a relaxed and unworried way, you are sending them a message that you are happy and they are safe with their new carers.

Settling-in at Building Blocks Day Nurseries usually involves two visits, which parents are not charged for. The first time, the parent usually stays in the room but steps back when and if possible, allowing their child to start interacting with staff/other children. The second time, the child will stay, with a parent/carer having the option to stay for a short while, then leave (if they feel comfortable).

Where we feel the child would benefit from further settling-in sessions, we are happy to arrange this in order to ensure a smooth transition.

It is important during this settling-in process that your child sees you leave and return, even if you have just left them for a short time. This will help them develop trust that you will always return for them, even when you leave them for longer periods.

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Please book a settling-in session by selecting the location you have booked a space for your child below.