Starting nursery

Starting nursery at 27 months. 

So in January ariyah started nursery part time, we had started to visit nurseries when she was 1 1/2 years as you have to be early now a days to get on the waiting lists. 

There was one that straight away we knew would be right for here as many of the others were small, or she did not interact or get on with. We're as this one she went straight in to play, seemed settled and happy. They had a sensory room. Two outdoor spaces one that free flow as it's covered from the rain. So then can come in and out to play, which is what she needed then a large outdoor space with climbing frame, cars, swings and slide, which they use when weather is nice. They had large hall where they do sports everyday, also a kitchen where the kids bake. So we knew they had everything she enjoyed. They also had the two rooms separate for 2-3. Then 3+ room however they offend mix which is what she also needs as she is advanced. 

So she started in January which didn't not take her long to settle. We had few days of tears going in and coming out but now she walks in by herself and cames out happy telling us what she has been doing. 

We had hard time after the half term and Easter holidays where she had time off then went back again where it took her few days to settle again but she always excited to go in. She made some friends particular one family that we see outside of nursery too which is nice. Then in September when she goes back after the summer holidays so of her friends from other groups will be joining the same nursery. So hopefully it won't take her long to settle. 

Tge only other thing was at the beginning she seemed to get sick alot! Colds, coughs and sickness bugs I believe this is due to covid where everyone especially children her age were all in lockdown as babies when they would of build up immune systems, meaning they didn't get exposured to everyday bugs. Then they all went back to nursery, baby groups and stuff being around each other that alot of bugs and stuff went round and spread quickly as well as them not being able to get over common colds so quickly. Meant Layton also got colds and I'll while still being young but hopefully that means he build up his immune system too, which is good for them in the long run. 

But overall she loves nursery, has settled well and gives her that time away as well as Layton having his own 1:1 time too.