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What to expect
when visiting the baby room for the first time
The Environment
• Homely
with comfy chairs and cushions.
• Brightly decorated
with lots of colourful pictures on the wall and mobiles hanging
from the ceiling.
• There is a separate room or area
for the babies to sleep in.
• Each baby will have his or her own cot or where this
is not possible, their own clean bedding.
The staff
• Staff will be holding some of the babies
and talking to others.
• The staff to child ratio
is one to three in the baby room.
• The staff in the baby room genuinely enjoy their work
and will show a real interest in every baby as an individual.
The Routine
• There is less organised play in the babies' room compared
with other rooms in the nursery, as the babies' own routine
is followed.
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Dropping
off and picking up your baby for the first time
Settling
in
• To help your child feel less apprehensive about being
left in the nursery, we arrange a 'settling-in period' with
you, a week or two before your child's first proper day. This
could be for a couple of hours, half a day, or a few short
visits over a week, depending on the child. This experience
prepares you for the first occasion you leave your child at
the nursery, ensuring a less fraught time for you both!
On arrival
• When you drop off your child the nursery team will
be ready to give your baby a cuddle to ensure that they are
feeling secure and safe on your departure.
Reassurance
• You will be invited to call us during the day for
an update about how your baby has settled in.
Going home
• When you collect your baby you will be given a daily
sheet which tells you:
• how much your child has eaten and drunk,
• what activities they have been doing and have enjoyed,
• how many nappies they have used and their condition.
• The staff will be on hand to help you with your baby's
coat and other belongings.
Moving up a room
When does this happen?
• Babies move up to the tweenies room when they are
eighteen months old, however, this very much depends on your
child's individual needs and stage of development. If for
instance they are very mobile they may move up more quickly.
We only move children when they are ready. If change is managed
as part of a natural progression it will be less unsettling.
Before moving up
• your child will have visits to the toddler room for
an hour or two to familiarise him or her with the new surroundings
• you will also be invited to meet the staff and see
the room where your child will be spending their time.
Reassurance
• You can call us during the day to check on your child's
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