Choosing a nursery for the baby

The choice of nursery for baby is always a concern for parents who want the best for your child. Therefore, before starting the search, the parents must be clear what we want, based on a number of prerequisites that, henceforth, will be placed in priority order.

Good daycare or nursery should be one that is not limited to "monitor" children but to provide them with a welcoming atmosphere where professionals have formed a good basis for development. The school must give confidence to families and children. If parents are satisfied with the election, will be easier for children to accept and adapt well to change.

Tips for choosing baby nursery

It is recommended that the nursery is near the family home. The buddies to make your child in day care will also be their neighborhood friends.

Parents should visit several nurseries and learn about the functioning and organization of each. For that, you need to have some time to be there and observe the relationship of the staff, how they speak and behave among themselves and with children. 

The day of the visit should ask all the questions that come to mind as well, all that you think are necessary. He took the opportunity to keep fit you doubt, if possible. 

All sites, whether public and private Must comply with the rules of the LOGSE (Law on the General System Education), but although most meet the standards, should visit the facility and verify that indeed the case.

How many children must have a class?

How much smaller the child, the greater the care they need. Check that the number of children per teacher meets current regulations. As established in the legal framework, the number of children per class is directly related to their age. Therefore can only be:

• In the case of children under 12 months, 8 children per class.
• If you have between one and two years, 20 children per class.
• If you are between three and six years, 25 children per class.

How should the space and facilities for nursery?

The space must be comprehensive and exclusive, with separate access to the outside. For each child, the center must have minimum two square meters in rooms. In the area corresponding to less than two years, rest areas and hygiene must be differentiated. We must also have a multi-purpose room. The dining room, For example.
Is it mandatory to have a pediatrician and a specialist in special education?

Not required to have a pediatrician, But it is advisable that provide this medical service, which has a preventive role. If your child has any special educational need, the school must provide resources and support materials determined by the relevant education authority.

The hygienic control in the nursery

There are regular checks by the competent authorities to check the perfect state of the centers, which must comply with ordinances to bring the legislation, and also have an appropriate space for the dining room and kitchen. Parents can visit the kitchen and ask questions about the menu, For example.

The play area for babies

For every nine classrooms, with an area not less than 75 square meters, all primary schools must have a outdoor play yard Exclusively at the school.

Academic preparation of teachers

Caregivers or educators that serve children between 0 and 3 years must have at least a bachelor's Kindergarten, and those who care for children between 3 and 6 must be Masters of Education.

Adaptation to the nursery of infants from 3 to 24 months

The adaptation of a baby from 3 to 24 months to a nursery depends more on the attitude of teachers and caregivers to the baby's own. At this age, babies do not yet know what going to school, but children's center staff should be prepared to receive it. In addition, this work of preparation and adaptation should be shared with the baby's parents.

Attitudes of early childhood educators in adapting babies

The arrangement of the early childhood educatorsduring the first days is essential for the baby to feel comfortable and welcome. Thus, adaptation to kindergarten easier.

- When meeting with the baby, Educators should approach the baby showing respect and affection, without anxiety or overwhelm.
- Knowledge of child's name prior to their arrival at the school.
- Creating an atmosphere of emotional security individually and collectively.
- Control of situations. Educators must remain calm when faced with symptoms of maladjustment of the child (tantrums, cries, Inapetencias) but not abandoned.
- Individual attention, But not exclusive, especially in the everyday moments of arrivals, farewells or meals. Be understood as moments of great importance for the affective individually with the child. For this it is important to avoid rushing, bustling and nerves.
- Knowledge of the child's personality through a parent interview, observation of the child and their reactions to everyday situations in school.

Adaptation of the baby to the new space

Should introduce and familiarize the baby with the school area. Know where and how is the place where you will spend much of the day, offers confidence and safety.

- Knowledge of the class as a place that will develop their daily activities. Knowledge of space gives you security, maintaining the same benchmarks space and time. In terms of space: instead of play, eat, sleep, diapering, Etc. In terms of time: keep mealtimes, nap, Diaper changes, etc..
- Knowledge of dining room.
- Control the outside. Introduction, little by little, the patio space for games and recreation.

Relationship teachers with parents

This relationship must be based on trust and security that teachers conveyed to parents by:

- Interviews, Which are a way to meet parents and see their relationship with their children.
- Patience with parentsDevoting time to inform unfamiliar aspects at the beginning and helping them to the inputs and outputs are the least conflict possible.
- Establishment of clear limits parents from the beginning (timeliness, clothing marked the beginning avoid entering their classes), avoiding clashes.
- Arrange flexible hoursSo that, if possible, the child is in the center less than eight hours a day.

Activities for baby's development formentar

At this stage, parents and educators must begin a personal relationship with the baby, with emphasis on body language. As a suggestion, you can have fun with games: sawdust sawed, tickling, stroking, cucutras, songs, etc..

Material handling class can also be seen as a game and can start making towers, buildings, cloth, balls, etc.. Always respect the free game without giving too many slogans, drawing to observe their behavior. Try the food, naps and diaper changes do not become routine, as they are now suitable for communication with the child individually avoiding unnecessary haste and nervousness.

Let the baby can handling food to gain new object: spoon. Take advantage of diaper changing moments to talk, singing or name the parts of your body while the hand signals. The nap should be a time of relaxation and tranquility: you can put music and soft songs.