To support your child’s transition to Mothers Love Family Day Care, it is recommended that families (you) visit educator residence with the child a few times before leaving the child. We understand that the time required for orientation and settling in will vary for each child and hence we are flexible and provide individualize orientation for each family.
Consideration
• You and your child can become familiar with the various routines by visiting at different times during the day.
• A member of the coordination unit may visit the residence while you are attending orientation to provide extra support
• You can stay with your child for as long as you choose during orientation and once the child commences.
• We encourage you in developing a routine for saying goodbye to your child.
• If your child is having difficulty with separation, then you could leave the child for a short period during the orientation visit and go into another room, or into the outdoor area. This helps reinforce to the child that you will return.
• Our educator play-sessions provide opportunities for educators and children to connect in a larger group setting. We also invite families to visit the service’s play-session.
Settling in
• You can leave the child initially for a shorter day, gradually increasing the time
• You can call and speak to the educator or the coordination unit at any time
• The coordination team always support the educator to assist the child to settle in and the educator can keep you updated on how the child is progressing
• We keep you updated about any changes or circumstances which may affect you or your child.
Role Of Coordination Team
Coordination unit maintains ongoing contact with you during your time with our service. This may include:
• Sending an email with some documentation that captures the child and their interests.
• Call you to ask how you have settled in and if you have any questions or concerns.
• Holding family play-sessions and events
• Communicating with you following play-session and home visits
• Inviting you to educator training which may be relevant to parenting
• Distributing informative and interesting newsletters.