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Is Parting a Problem?

Is Parting a Problem?

If you are worried about leaving your child, do speak to a member of staff about it.  This is very natural and very common.  Do try not to show your child that you are apprehensive, as you may transmit this negative message to the child.

It is also quite normal that your child may be upset.  If you have visited us together and talked positively about what is going to happen, this will help a lot.

Before you leave your child, please say goodbye.  It may result in tears but, reinforced with the message that you are coming back soon; it will help him/her to cope.  If you leave when the child is not looking, this could create a problem of mistrust, making it harder for the child to settle and for us to care for them.  Do ring us if you are worried after you have left.  We do not mind answering the phone if it will reassure you. 

We do ask that toys and sweets are not brought along.  However, we would welcome a named comforter, teddy, doll, blanket etc.  

How Can We Help You?

Before your child starts coming to the Children’s Centre, talk to him/her about it.  Tell your child that you will be leaving but coming back to take them home!

We do encourage parents/carers to spend as much time as possible ‘settling in’ their children.  These times can be arranged to suit yourself, so please feel free to come as many times as you can before you eventually have to leave your little one with us. We recommend that visits last only for one hour and can be booked with the supervisor in each room.