Child’s Play ELC

Getting Started At Childcare

We want every family to feel like they’re at home at Child’s Play

Childcare is a big new adventure, and our goal is for you and your family to be as comfortable and prepared as possible! As parents ourselves, we know there will probably be some first-day tears, but we’re here to support you and help you feel confident in every part of our service. We can’t wait to meet our new families and get to know you better!

What to expect?

At Child’s Play, we put a lot of time and effort into the whole process to help families feel completely secure about sending their little ones off to childcare. Our orientation sessions are a great opportunity to connect with your family and answer any questions you may have. We also have passionate staff and helpful tools to help you through this new adventure. Soon, you’ll see just how much we go above and beyond to make sure every family feels valued and confident in sending their child to our centres. Now, let’s go through the child enrollment process –

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Enrolling your child

After submitting an enquiry form, you’ll receive an email with a link to book a tour at your selected Centre. Visiting in person is the best way to meet our educators, explore our facilities, and see children actively engaged in learning. Our Assistant Director and educators will guide you through the entire enrollment process, ensuring you feel confident and helping your little one settle in smoothly. During the tour, we’ll also discuss important details such as – 

  • Your family set up
  • Things you and your child like to do together
  • Your child’s hobbies and interests
  • Your medical history
  • People who will be approved to pick up your child
  • Your child’s dietary requirements

After our initial chat, we’ll send you handy information about how to apply for childcare subsidies and assist you in planning your orientation sessions.

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Childcare Orientations

The last step in our child enrolment process is orientation. Our play-based orientation sessions are designed to encourage your little one to interact with our educators and our indoor and outdoor facilities. These sessions are tailored to each family, so they’re held at a convenient time and generally last an hour. It’s a great opportunity for parents to ask questions, meet our room leaders, and feel at ease. For us, it’s a chance to get to know your family and ensure childcare feels like a second home for your little one. We generally recommend at least two sessions to help everyone settle in comfortably.

What to pack for Day 1

You’re all clued up on our child enrolment process. Now, let’s make sure you feel fully prepared for day 1 – so that you have more time to focus on your little one and help them settle in. It’s a good idea to have a special bag that you and your little one picked out, especially for childcare. 

When packing, be sure to include –

  • A change of clothes.
  • A special toy to soothe them if they get upset.
  • A coat and a beanie (in winter) or a legionnaire or summer hat (in summer).
  • A photograph of your family that can be kept at the centre.
  • Any special bottles or feeding equipment your little one prefers.