Preparing your Child for Childcare

Preparing to Start

A helpful guide to preparing your child for childcare - building familiarity, supporting settling and easing the transition into day one.

How to say goodbye at childcare without making it harder

Saying goodbye at childcare can feel emotional, especially if your child is upset or clinging to you. A calm, short and predictable goodbye usually helps more than a long farewell or sneaking out. Children feel safer when they know what to expect and can trust that you’ll come back. Your goodbye doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be warm, clear and consistent. Over time, this routine helps your child feel more secure and makes the transition into the childcare day easier.