Your childs 1st day at daycare could be scary for both the child and you. For the child it’s seperation anxiety and not being in control of their surroundings. For parents (strangely enough it’s also a mix of seperation and not being there; in control. Luckily Steps to Success 2 in Staten Island knows how to make the 1st day at daycare fun and exciting. Here are a few thing you should do before that special day to ensure your child will make his/her 1st day at daycare totally awesome.
1) Bring your child into the daycare and stay with them while they explore (before the 1st day of daycare)
2) Talk to your child about what to expect and of course make sure to tell them how much fun they are going to have
3) Promise a reward for having a great day
4) Tell them exactly when to expect your return
5) If possible return early & surprise them
The 1st day of school can be awesome and depends on you. At Steps to Success 2 in Staten Island we love to see the new children engage and play with their peers. Call us today to see how we can make your child’s 1st day at daycare a success!
