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Welcome to First Friends Nursery
We’re delighted that you’ve chosen First Friends to be part of your child’s early years journey. It’s a privilege to support their development, and we’re excited to get to know your family as we begin this special chapter together.
Settling in Sessions
What to expect
Our settling-in sessions are designed to help your child feel comfortable, secure, and confident as they begin their nursery journey.
These sessions give your child the chance to:
- Get familiar with the nursery environment
- Begin building a bond with their key person and educators
- Feel safe and supported as they settle in
They’re also a valuable time for you to share important information about your child, helping us provide the best possible care from the very start.
Settling in supports emotional security, eases separation anxiety, and lays the foundation for a happy and positive nursery experience.
structure of our sessions
Session 1
During your child’s first settling-in session, we ask that a parent or carer stays at nursery to help your child begin to feel safe and comfortable in their new environment.
You’ll meet your child’s allocated key person and spend some time completing important settling-in paperwork together. This includes reviewing key nursery policies, discussing your child’s routine, any medical needs, and known allergies.
The session will last approximately one hour.
Session 2
During this time, we kindly ask parents or carers to complete any remaining paperwork.
You’re welcome to stay and play with your child. If your child appears settled, you may briefly step out to help them begin adjusting to the environment.
The session will last approximately one hour.
Session 3
This session will serve as a ‘trial run’ for your child’s first full day. We encourage parents or carers to leave their child during this time, helping them build independence and confidence in the new environment.
The session will last up to two hours.
What you need to bring on your first day
Drinking bottle for water
Drinking bottle for water
Drinking bottle for water
To support children’s independence and wellbeing, we label each child’s water bottle so they can access their drink whenever they need it. We gently encourage regular sips throughout the day to help them stay hydrated
Change of clothes
Drinking bottle for water
Drinking bottle for water
We kindly ask that you pack 2 to 3 full changes of clothes for your child, from head to toe, to support comfort during play and any little accidents. Please also provide appropriate outdoor wear, including hats, raincoats, and wellies, so your child is ready for all weather adventures.”
For younger children
Drinking bottle for water
For younger children
For our youngest children, we ask that you provide the essentials your child needs to feel secure and cared for throughout the day. This includes splash suits for outdoor play, nappy creams, baby bottles, and either formula or expressed breast milk as appropriate. If your child uses a comforter—such as a dummy, soft toy, or blanket—please feel free to bring that along too.
What we provide
Toothbrush
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
Sun cream & Sun hats
We have a teeth brushing programme built into our daily routines to support and teach your child how to keep their teeth healthy and their smiles happy.
Sun cream & Sun hats
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
Sun cream & Sun hats
We use a high-quality, company-approved sunscreen that has a 5-star approval rating.
We provide hats for both children.
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
We supply a Movement & Mindfulness T-shirt for our toddlers and pre-school children.
Nappies & Wipes
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
T-Shirts for our curriculum programmes
We supply all nappies and wipes for babies in our care. This excludes pull-ups.
Family hub
Easy access to information specific to your nursery
At First Friends Ltd, we understand how important it is for families to have easy access to essential information about nursery life.
That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive 'Family' section on our website, designed to be your go-to resource for everything you
need to know once your child joins us.