subject: Looking for a Harlow Nursery School? Get Helpful Tips [print this page] Looking for a Harlow Nursery School? Get Helpful Tips
Whether you're searching for a Harlow Nursery, or a daycare centre or crche elsewhere in Essex, this is a time where you've got to do several things, such as:
Research
Compare
Trust Your Instincts
Researching a Nursery for Your Child:
Whether you're putting your infant into a crche on occasion or your older child into a nursery for nine hours per day from Monday to Friday, you'll want to look at your options carefully and take the time to look at what each possible nursery has to offer.
If looking at a nursery in Harlow, for instance, you may want to investigate several in the area and compare them before making a decision. Things to ponder may include: how long the nursery has been in business, what the hours of operation are and whether or not those hours suit your working schedule, how much the rates are, and other areas. A few areas to consider are:
-The child to adult ratio. If children are smaller, there tends to be a need for fewer children per adult in charge of care. This is something that you'll want to weigh carefully to ensure your child receives the care and attention that they need.
-The Program. What will your little one be doing throughout the day whilst you are at work? Will they have an opportunity to get prepared for school? Will they be stimulated? Is the programme conducive to your child's personality?
-Flexibility. Try to understand each Harlow Nursery's policies and look to see if anything appears to be either problematic or an excellent selling point.
-Special Needs. Make sure your needs will be met with the nursery. Does your child have allergies, a medical condition, a disability, or something else that requires special attention? Make certain you're comfortable with how the centre handles that sort of situation.
-The location. How convenient is it for you to reach the nursery from your office and from your home? If you live and work in Harlow, this isn't going to be a problem. If you live nearby and work in Harlow, this could be a perfect option for you. Some families prefer to have their children closer to work in case an illness arises during the day.
-Communication. Talk to the centre director and to the teachers that may be caring for your child(ren). You'll want to feel comfortable that you can work with that professional in order to provide a happy and healthy environment for your child.
Some Harlow nursery centers have specific transition plans to help both you and your child become comfortable with new arrangements. This is, after all, going to be a time of transition for the parent as well! You should feel comfortable and confident with your decision so do some research and trust your instinct!
