Information for Parents

What to pack for your child

We provide a range of learning experiences, some of which can be messy, but these are valuable parts of the learning process. We advise dressing your child in clothing that is comfortable and suitable for active play.

Please bring the following items:

A schoolbag that is clearly labelled with your child's name.
Two changes of clothes, all clearly named.
A clearly named sunhat for summer or warm hat, jacket and gumboots for winter.
For children in nappies, please supply enough nappies for the session/day (5-6 nappies are recommended for a full day).

At Little Poppy’s we believe there's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing. If you are happy for your child to explore the outdoors in changeable weather, please provide suitable wet weather gear.

Settling and Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye to your child for the first time can be an emotional experience for both of you. At Little Poppy’s Preschool, we understand this and are here to support you every step of the way, making the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible.

On your child’s first day, please be prepared to stay for a short time so the head teacher can show you around, introduce you to the wider team of teachers, answer any questions you might have, and explain our routines and programme. Some children settle in straight away, while others take a little longer. With perseverance, patience, love, and support, your child will soon feel at home at Little Poppy’s.

We recommend saying a quick goodbye to your child, as lengthy goodbyes can make your eventual departure more difficult for them. Our team will be on hand to reassure your child, using a range of techniques to help them settle quickly, confidently, and happily.

You are always welcome to ring us at any time during the session to check how your child is getting on, or ask their teacher to update you once they have settled.

Illness

At Little Poppy's we closely monitor the health and well-being of all our children and will always inform parents immediately if any signs of illness arise. We ask that you keep your child at home if they display any of the following symptoms :