Why Is High-Quality Childcare Important? Early childhood care plays an important role in the development of your child and shaping them for the future. The purpose of childcare is both care and education. Many programs include an educational aspect, which is what parents are often interested in when it comes to choosing suitable childcare. It is based on the importance of children s early experiences for their development, and helping them grow as individuals. Sending your child to nursery is one of the biggest decision you will make as a parent. But it can have a very positive and long-term impact on your child s development. It is a focused environment for children to flourish, helping them going forward.
Muddy Boots Nursery and Little Oaks Nursery caters for children from the age of three months old, up to five years old. We are members of the National Day Nurseries Association which ensures we provide quality childcare and staffing in order to educate and shape young children and prepare them for primary school. In this month s blog, we are showing you the importance of high-quality childcare.
Shaping Them For The Future Early year s childcare can be very important in shaping children for their future. Pre-school caters for children up to five years old, enabling them to develop skills such as maths and literacy, and promoting independence.
Pre-school provides a structure and routine, something children will need to get used to as they grow older. Children will also learn to improve and strengthen their social and emotional development, gaining a sense of self. It allows children to make decisions without the influence of their parents and learning to do things for themselves.
High-quality childcare enables children to learn and develop behavioural and social skills they would not necessarily learn at home. It also encourages them to develop a positive action towards learning, preparing them for the next step towards education.
Keeps Children SafeAnd Healthy High-quality childcare can improve life and chances for children. Not only does childcare educate, but it also aims to ensure that children are safe and healthy. Childcare services provide for a range of children from different situations, such as those who may be less advantaged.
A childcare service not only provides support for children but for their parents too. It enables parents to keep working, knowing that their child is in a safe environment. Nurseries are also able to provide children with nutritious meals that they may not always receive at home.
Making New Friends Nursery is a great opportunity for your little one to begin creating their first friendships. Being surrounded by children within a similar age group creates opportunities for them to develop their social skills when communicating with each other.
Seeing the same faces daily enables them to get to know one another, developing skills such as taking turns and sharing. Whether they are playing together or separately, children become aware of each other and begin to establish a connection.
Playing with other children also enables them to develop a further understanding of feelings and empathy. They will learn to communicate their feelings and opinions, thus further developing their skills for the future.
Contact Us Are you a parent in search of high-quality childcare? For more information about our childcare services get in touch with Muddy Boots Nursery and Little Oaks Nursery in Penrith or to enquire about our available nursery spaces, call us on 01768 868 080 ggarvey@sky.com .
We are proud members of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).
The nursery is open from 07:30am to 6:30pm daily, and is open for 51 weeks of the year
The nursery provides childcare for babies and children in and around the local community