Children react differently to the new kindergarten environment and their ability to cope may depend on their personality, temperament and past experiences of attending other services or spending time away from their parents and home. Some children cope well with their new kindergarten setting while others find it more difficult.
To support this process, we offer a smooth relaxed transition. We spend considerable time getting to know your child and developing warm responsive attachments. We know that children need time to adjust and become familiar with new situations, people and places. We strive to establish a nurturing environment that supports this for all children.
Please feel free to discuss the separation process with your teacher. Your teacher will advise you on strategies for your child’s needs should your child require an extended settling-in process. We encourage all parents to be accessible during this orientation period. In the event your child is unsettled we will contact you.
In the first few weeks, we slowly transition the children into the environment with half-days with half classes with a parent attending with their child, and then half-days with full classes before we start the normal hours of operation.
