What to expect when starting your child at daycare

Unscripted with Alex

Starting your little one at childcare for the first time can be an event that brings up all sorts of emotions. It can be a big process for lots of families. In this episode we speak with Shannon, the manager of Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre.

Shannon answers all the common questions parents have about starting their baby or toddler at daycare. She gives tips on what to expect and how to prepare, both emotionally and logistically. Shannon also shares what parents can do to ease the transition for both themselves and their child. This is a must-listen for any parent who is starting the childcare journey.

Topics Covered

• How to help your children adjust to daycare if they have separation anxiety
• What to pack in their little ones daycare backpack?
• What happens with nap time and how do the educators support the children to sleep?
• Meal time at daycare and questions around starting solids, drinking from bottle etc.
• How the childcare Centrelink subsidy works?
• What are the benefits of going to childcare in terms of the child’s development, learning and social skills?

Links Mentioned

Goodstart Early Learning: www.goodstart.org.au/

Busselton Goodstart Instagram: @goodstartbusselton

Goodstart Australia Instagram: @goodstartmoments_

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Unscripted with Alex is hosted by our pharmacist & Founder of Botika Co, Alexandra Shepherd.

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