Preparing for Nursery

We are aware that a child’s first educators are the parents and that the child may also have previous learning experiences of other childcare settings.

In order to fully support your child during their transition to the pre-school environment, we feel it is important that time is taken to settle your child into nursery so they feel confident and comfortable with our staff. Settling your child will be a gradual process and with your support, will be a happy experience.

Building Confidence

Your child will meet the nursery staff at the open day. Familiarise your child with the names of the nursery staff throughout the summer.
Talk about the type of experience your child is likely to encounter when they go to nursery school. This can be done through story books / role play etc.
Try to offer your child similar experiences at home e.g. - let them engage in water play (supervised at all times), make play dough, read books, join a local library, teach simple rhymes and poems, sing songs that you were taught at that age or encourage your child to draw and paint.
Teach your child to flush the toilet after use.
Teach your child to wash and dry their hands properly.
Encourage your child to tidy up and care for their personal belongings.

Our Uniform

Our uniform consists of:

Navy sweat top (with Early Learners logo)
Navy bottoms
Navy shorts
Blue polo shirt
Summer dress (optional)

To encourage your child to be as independent as possible, please provide them with a loose fitting uniform so they are comfortable. It may be an idea to buy a slightly bigger jumper as they can shrink in the wash.

Our uniforms can be purchased online at Truly Fare Belfast. Or you can purchase instore at Truly Fare Belfast, Kennedy Centre, BT11 9AE.

Financial Support

Tax-Free childcare, NICSS (NI Childcare Subsidary Scheme) and other voucher schemes.

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