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Preparing your child for preschool can be an exciting time for the whole family. As much as it can feel heartbreaking to be letting your baby go, it is important that the experience is approached positively by everyone involved for a smooth transition into early learning. Your child’s first foray into the world of schooling sets an important tone that will be carried throughout the remainder of their schooling years. With these top preschool preparation tips, we hope to be able to help in making this transition one that can be a wonderful experience for all.
There is much more to starting preschool in Australia than just enrolling and arriving for your child’s first day. Emotionally, you need to make sure that both you and your child are ready for this change, and then there are the practical and administrative sides to it as well.
There is much more to starting preschool in Australia than just enrolling and arriving for your child’s first day. Emotionally, you need to make sure that both you and your child are ready for this change, and then there are the practical and administrative sides to it as well.
Emotionally, it is important to prepare yourself and your child well in advance. Springing this big change on any child can create feelings of unease and anxiety that can be well avoided by creating emotional stages for your child to feel comfortable with and become excited about starting preschool. This is also a good time for parents to consider the changes in their home environment and what it might feel like without having your little one around all the time.
On the practical side of things, you will need to ensure that your child has everything they need to attend preschool including items such as a school bag, and a change of clothes all labelled. Some preschools might have different requirements for their children so it is always best to double-check what items your child will need if you haven’t received a list from your chosen childcare centre already.
On the administrative side, parents should ensure that all vaccinations and records are up to date for their children and that the relevant paperwork has been filed for any government funding available.
One of the best preschool preparation tips we can offer is for your child to have a basic understanding of socialisation and a grasp of core concepts before beginning their early childhood education. Ensuring your child has regular playdates with other children their age and having conversations with your child about their preschool fun journey where they will make friends, have lots of fun and engage in many different fun activities and experiences is also a great way to help them adapt early and easily to the likes of our numeracy and maths program as well as our science and technology program.
For your child to enjoy the greatest achievements from our preschool programs, it is wonderful to start the process of learning at home in advance of their childcare attendance.
As we strongly believe at Clovel Childcare, the best learning is fun learning. Enjoying educational games with your child at home that teach some of the basic concepts required for their preschool attendance is as much of a bonding experience for you as it is an educational experience for your child.
Once your child is attending preschool at Clovel, we ensure that our educators maintain regular communication with parents and families through the use of our KindyHub app which will ensure that your at-home learning will pick up right where our educators have left off.
There’s nothing that helps a busy parent more than a checklist, so here we have compiled our most useful preschool preparation tips to help you and your child get ready for the best early learning experience.
Though there is no one simple formula to ensure your child is ready to begin their preschool experience, it is important to help them understand the change and make it an exciting new adventure.
When choosing an early education centre in Australia, it is important to start your search early. Many childcare centres in your local area may be subject to waiting lists, so if you have a preference, the earlier you can register your interest, the easier your child’s placement will be. It is always best to ensure that the childcare facility you choose is somewhere that both you and your child feel comfortable to ensure a smooth and easy transition for the whole family to this new phase.
There are key factors to consider when searching for the right childcare centre. Aside from licensing and state/federal registrations, ask your potential childcare provider for a list of their awards and achievements in early education. A place with quality nutritional menus for your child and outstanding health and safety practices is important for everyday welfare. But it is equally important to ensure that the preschool you ultimately choose has a way of making learning fun and enjoyable for the children in attendance and one where you feel the love and warmth.
At Clovel, we value the wonderful testimonials we receive from our families, and our educators work tirelessly to ensure that, as a team, we provide the best quality early learning, nurturing and care possible for all of our children. Contact our team at Clovel Childcare today to discuss why our facilities could be the ideal choice to support your child’s early education.
Choosing your child’s childcare and early learning centre is one of the biggest decisions you will ever have to make for your child. If you have more questions for us or would like to book a tour of one of our centres, please fill out our form and we’ll be in touch!
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