Whatever you decide, having your son or daughter start nursery can be a scary prospect for both parent and child, so let us reassure you, and give some general information and guidance. There has been an incredible rise in the number of babies that are less than 1 year old being in nursery, and a large part of this is driven by women feeling the pressure to return to work sooner. With the advent of part-time work, freelance work, contract work and flexitime, the monetary and career pressure to return to work is undeniable.
Whatever your circumstances are, there are options out there for you. Shine Childcare have looked after quite a number of babies from around six weeks old. If your child will be starting at nursery at this age then you should choose your nursery carefully. At Tiny Tree, our staff to baby ratio is at least one member of staff to three babies. In addition to this, all children are assigned a key person to ensure that parents have a clear line of contact with their child and all issues can be encountered and dealt with as swiftly as possible.
When you visit a nursery and are considering entering your child at this age, check what provisions are in place for them. Is there a dedicated space for babies away from older children? Is the setting quite loud and busy which may be perfect for older children but not for such young children , or is it calm and peaceful? Is it a setting which your little one could be put down for a nap in? Although the amount of sleep your little one needs changes substantially over the first year of their life, usually, they will be asleep for more than half the day.
You should also check what health provisions are put in place, some nurseries will automatically send a child home if they are sick more than once in a day, others may wait longer working on a case by case basis.
Policies regarding medicines also differ, some, with your written consent, may be willing to administer a single dose of medicine in a day; but others may not be willing to do this. The debate is intense, and previous generations of parents are sometimes more sceptical of entering children under the age of two into nursery.
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You might be able to apply for: free education and childcare for 2 year olds 15 hours free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds You can only get childcare vouchers if you have already joined a scheme. Check the rules for childcare vouchers.
Step 3 : Check what to do if your circumstances change. Tell government straight away if your circumstances change and you're getting: tax credits Universal Credit If you're getting 30 hours free childcare or Tax-Free Childcare you have to confirm if your details are up to date every 3 months. Sign into your childcare account to find out when you next have to check your details Your eligibility for support with childcare costs might also change.
Check if your eligibility for help with childcare costs has changed. Step 4 : Check what to do when your child reaches school age. Apply for a primary school place Find before and after school and holiday clubs You might be able to use help like tax credits or Tax-Free Childcare to pay for childcare like wraparound care, after school clubs or other activities.
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After grandparents, day nurseries are the most popular form of childcare for children under three. If you want or need to return to work, what are your options? Some nurseries offer childcare from birth, but the youngest babies usually start nursery is approximately three months old.
If you need to send your child to nursery at this age, check that the nursery you choose has experience with newborns and that they meet certain government standards.
For example, there are recommended ratios for the amount of children to adults: for babies aged years it is one adult to every three babies. In , less than a quarter of women returned to work after giving birth; now that figure is just over three quarters.
There is research that suggests that toddlers starting nursery after being home since birth experience high levels of stress in the first weeks of being separated from their parents. One study conducted by Cambridge University found that levels of the stress hormone cortisol doubled in children during the first nine days of childcare without their mother present, compared to the level they had before going to nursery.
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