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Settling your child into care — a gentle guide

Settling your child into care — a gentle guide

5 min read

Every child settles at their own pace. Some bound in on day one; others need weeks of gentle reassurance. Both are completely normal.

Start gradually

Where possible, begin with shorter days and build up. Familiar comfort items and a consistent goodbye routine help your child feel secure.

Keep goodbyes warm and brief

A long, anxious goodbye can make separation harder. A confident, loving farewell tells your child this is a safe place to be.

Trust the partnership

Your educators settle children every day. Share what helps your child feel calm, and lean on the team — you're in it together.

Secure your child's place

Places at Discovery Nest are limited and filling ahead of opening. Join the waitlist — it takes two minutes, and we'll keep you close until a spot opens in your child's age group.