What To Consider When Choosing A Nursery Choosing the right nursery for your child is essential for them to build
friendships and prepare for primary school from a young age. However, this is
not an easy task and there are several factors you must consider for every
nursery before making your choice. What Your Child Will Enjoy The most important thing to consider when choosing your
nursery is what your child will enjoy. When visiting a nursery during the day,
it is important to see whether the children are actually enjoying themselves. A
nursery should always be fun and interactive during a big development stage of
your child's life.
If the nursery does not look enjoyable for your child,
making friends could be more difficult. Whilst a quiet nursery may still be a
good option, young children should be buzzing around and having fun, whilst
always being well looked after. To help your child make friends from a young
age, choosing a nursery that your child will enjoy is essential.
Good Reputation & Staff Nurseries that have been recommended by friends are often a
great option and you should always check out the reputation of a nursery before
choosing it. Sometimes the cheapest or closest nursery may seem convenient,
however, if these nurseries do not have a good reputation, it can be difficult
to make an accurate and informed decision on them. By doing a brief background
check on a nursery's
reputation , this can always put your mind at ease!
Furthermore, the staff at any nursery should always give you
a good impression that children are being looked after carefully. Nursery can
be a daunting experience for your child and may cause you to worry too. Having
staff who help ease these worries will always be beneficial, ensuring your
children are always happy after a day at nursery.
You always want your children to be well looked after
and in trusted hands. You should always meet staff
beforehand to ensure you are happy with who is looking after your children.
Indoor & Outdoor Activities Nurseries should always have a good balance between
interactive indoor activities and outdoor activities,
as well as having the right facilities in place to make sure activities are
safe. Indoor facilities should make learning easy, whilst giving your child
plenty of things to do and get involved in within the nursery curriculum.
Again, this should add to the enjoyment for your child.
Nobody wants to be stuck inside all the time and having a mix is important for
development. This should also help your child find certain things they are good
at. If you are limited in your activities, it could mean your child is waiting
a few years before they start doing something they really love from a young
age. Some activities that are common within a nursery include:
Cooking Dancing Jigsaws & Puzzles Listening To Stories & Reading Painting, Drawing, Gluing & Sticking Playing With The Sand Pit, Water Table Or Playhouse Singing & Nursery Rhymes Using Construction Blocks & Play Dough
There are many other activities that will also be in place
at different nurseries, however, these are some common ones which are great for
children. With facilities being safe and child-friendly, these are all signs of
a good nursery.
Healthy Eating Healthy
eating may not always be at the top of your priorities when considering a
nursery but it is still an important feature. Whether your child is starting
off at nursery part-time or you are keeping them there for the full day, make
sure you know what food is available, with any special dietary requirements
being met.
There should always be healthy options available such as
fresh fruit and milk or water to drink for a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Additionally, a nutritious and balanced lunch should be provided with fresh
fruit and veg.
We have nursery-grown produce to provide fresh food
and give you the options from our meal and snack menus. We also provide
toothbrush and toothpaste for all children after their food.
Arrange A Visit To make sure you choose the right nursery, you should always
arrange a visit! Get in touch with Parkfield Nursery today to speak to our
staff and take a look around our nursery. Call us on 01228
543034 or fill in our contact form to
make an enquiry.
Parkfield
Nursery offer the perfect nursery for all children and parents. We are
happy for you to visit our nursery before making a decision, ensuring it is the
right choice for your exact needs.