A manager's view

Mairi Maciver Clark
Wednesday, September 22, 2004

A well thought-out settling-in period is vital for both children and parents new to your nursery, says Mairi Maciver Clark For any parent sending their child to a nursery, the way the setting handles the initial contact and settling-in period is crucial. It serves as a solid introduction to our care and education of children, which will grow and deepen into a long-lasting, appreciative relationship with the parents, where we work together for the sake of the child. Although a child may find separation from their parents difficult, sometimes it can seem to nursery owners and managers that the settling-in period is more for the adults than for their offspring.