Starting nursery checklist

Paperwork

• Registration form and contract signed
• Funded hours code given to the nursery (if you have one)
• Emergency contacts and who can collect
• Allergies, medicines and health needs written down
• Permission forms: photos, trips, suncream, first aid

What to pack

• Two or three changes of clothes, labelled
• Nappies, wipes and cream (if needed)
• Weather clothes: coat, sunhat, wellies
• Comforter or favourite toy
• Bottle, cup or dummy if used
• Any medicines, in their original box

Settling-in

• Book settling-in sessions, starting short
• Meet your child's key person
• Share your child's routine, likes and words they use
• Plan a quick, cheerful goodbye
• Keep the first weeks calm and predictable at home

First weeks

• Ask how your child is eating and sleeping
• Check the nursery app or daily notes
• Tell the key person about any changes at home
• Expect a few tears: they usually pass quickly
• Book a catch-up after the first month

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