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Free starting nursery or daycare

The forms, the bag and the first few weeks, for a gentle start.

Before

• Visit together
• Book settling-in sessions
• Fill in the forms
• Confirm emergency contacts
• Share allergies and medical needs
• Share medication instructions
• Check illness policies
• Share routines and nap times
• Check who can collect them

Bag

• Spare clothes
• Nappies or diapers
• Baby wipes
• Comfort toy
• Water bottle
• Sun cream and hat
• Coat and rain boots
• Label belongings

First weeks

• Arrange shorter first days
• Keep goodbyes short
• Talk about their day
• Plan a calm evening

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