Preparing for Daycare
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Starting daycare is a big transition – for children and for parents. This practical, evidence-informed workshop supports families to approach the transition with confidence, connection and realistic expectations.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Practical steps to prepare your child for daycare
- Ways to make your early learning centre feel familiar and safe
- How to communicate your child’s needs and build strong relationships with educators
- Why going slowly matters, and how to give children time to settle
- Understanding big feelings and the brain science behind connection and resilience
- The role of routines and consistency in supporting smooth transitions
- Drop-off strategies and ways to reconnect after time apart
- Looking after yourself during this emotionally demanding change
This session is suitable for parents and carers of babies and young children preparing to start daycare or early learning. It offers compassionate, achievable strategies — because settling in is a process, not a single moment.
The aim of this workshop is to build confidence and provide a practical toolkit to help both parents and children feel safe, connected and supported as they begin their early education and care journey.
With a strong focus on understanding and responding to big feelings, this session is suitable for both parents and early childhood staff seeking practical, relationship-based approaches to transitions.