Tips for choosing the perfect nursery for you and your child
Few decisions are more important (or emotionally charged) than who to entrust with the care and development of your child.
Whether you’re seeking a nursery to return to work or to develop your child’s social and academic skills – it can be a daunting task.
There’s more to the choice than convenience or the quality of care provided. It’s important to find a nursery that shares your vision as a parent and takes the time to understand your family’s individual needs.
Most importantly, look for somewhere that enables YOUR child to thrive. This, according to leading nursery group Kïdo, is how to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between nursery, parent and child.
Kïdo’s tips to choosing your perfect nursery:
- What do you want your child to learn and achieve?
The EYFS is the statutory framework that all schools and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Some nurseries also choose to enhance their curriculum with additional learning opportunities and engaging activities – as this can be highly effective in sparking a child’s interest.
Look for a nursery where your child can be exposed to a wide range of subjects, such as maths, literacy, science, languages, art and music – in a fun and engaging way. Not only will this provide the building blocks for future learning but may also inspire a keen interest in a particular subject.
- Find a place that makes you feel happy
You will feel happier about your decision if you like the design and layout of a nursery. Lots of natural daylight and high ceilings, beautiful wooden furniture, cosy corners or colourful art displays – whatever it is that makes your heart sing, look for it in a nursery.
After all, if it makes you happy, your child will feel it too!
- Look for a vibrant nursery community
It takes a village to raise a child, they say, so look for happy staff and happy parents, working collaboratively.
Expect to receive regular, personalised insights into your child’s day – and in-depth reviews of developments and achievements.
Being connected to local, like-minded parents is one of the best ways of navigating – and surviving – the early years of parenthood!
Kïdo Crouch End is situated in the heart of bustling Crouch End. Its spacious design, spans 6,000ft for and includes a huge indoor sports and performance hall, plus indoor and outdoor play zones.
A progressive international curriculum and a focus on preparing children – emotionally and academically – for school, is what puts it in a class of its own.
Opening times: 7.30am-6.30pm
Ages: 3ms to 5ys.
Find out more or book a private tour:
join.kido.school/crouchend
020 8053 0856
