Settling-in Period

Settling in:

The course of the settling-in period forms for the child, the parents, the children’s group and the care staff
the basis for a successful daycare center time (Kita).
The child is gradually introduced to everyday life at the daycare center. We attach great importance to the fact that the
Parents should reserve at least two weeks for settling-in in their planning. The process of mutual
Detachment can take different lengths of time.
During the settling-in days, it is very important that the responsible caregivers work with the parents
about the well-being of the child.

The aim of the settling-in is to gain mutual trust between the child and the repentant staff
as well as parents and caregivers.

Settling-in process:
The caregiver contacts the parents early enough to spend the first few days of the child together.
settling-in. The acclimatization period lasts about 10 consecutive days.
Day 1: The parents come to the daycare center together with the child. The first stay lasts about 60
up to 90 minutes.
The caregiver shows the parents the premises of the children’s group. It represents the
care staff and gives parents an insight into the day-to-day life of the daycare center. Particularly important
is the joint exchange about the child’s habits (sleep behaviour, eating behaviour,
allergies, diseases, development, gambling behavior, etc.).
The intensive discussion on the first day gives the caregiver, the parents and the child
the chance to get to know each other and become familiar with each other.
The child is always welcomed by the same person during the settling-in period
and supervised. This gives the child security and stability.
Day 2 The parents take part in the day-to-day life of the daycare centre together with the child. The child familiarizes himself
with the premises, the daily routine and the children’s group. It can help the child to:
if the parents bring a familiar object of themselves or the child, such as a
Nuschi, a toy, or simply something that carries the smell of its parents. This visit
takes about 1-2 hours.
Day 3 As on the 2nd day. The parents may take part in a meal with the child.
Day 4 The child comes back to the daycare center together with the parents. If the child radiates openness,
already approaches the caregiver and the bond is so intense that the caregiver
can calm the child, a first short separation can take place. The
Parents say goodbye to the child and go away for a short time (approx. 30 to max. 60
Min.). It is very important that the parents clearly say goodbye to the child and explain to him,
that they come back again. The parents return after the agreed time.
The caregiver gives the parents feedback on how the child has fared. The parents
tell how they felt during the separation. If the child was well
and the parents have felt comfortable, the separation times in the daycare center can be increased
become. If not, the fourth day is repeated.

Day 5 The parents say goodbye to the child after about 30 minutes. Now the child can live about 1 to 2
hours alone in the daycare center. If this day goes well again, the duration of the
stay on the 6th day.
Day 6 The parents say goodbye to the child after about 15 minutes. Now the child can live about 2 to 4
hours alone in the daycare center, maybe even with a meal.
Day 7 If the settling-in has gone well by then, the child can experience sleeping in the daycare center.
The child is now being cared for for about 4 hours in the daycare center.
Day 8 The time is now increased a little, if possible the child should be in the morning at 8.30
clock so that it can experience the normal start to the day.
Day 9 Now the child can attend daycare for a full, but shortened day. For example, from
08.30 in the morning to 16.00 in the afternoon. In this way, the child can spend the entire day-to-day care
with food, sleep, play.
Day 10 The child now experiences a normal daycare day.

Important notes:
– During the settling-in period and the first weeks in daycare, it is important that there is no
interruptions due to holidays.
– If the child has difficulty detaching himself, additional days must be allowed for settling-in
become.
– At the beginning, it is important that the child has not been in daycare for too long.
– If there are interruptions between the settling-in period and the final admission due to
illness, must be scheduled for another few days to get used to it.
– It is important when settling in the child that his relationship of trust with the parents does not
is disturbed. If the parents leave the group, they should therefore not sneak away,
but say goodbye to the child. Rituals can make it easier for the child to separate (for example,
example the waving window in the daycare center).
– The agreed length of stay of the child, which will be discussed with the caregiver
must be adhered to. It is important that the child is prepared for this and that the caregiver
can organize and plan well.
– During the forest project, the parents will also create a sequence in the forest project together with the child.
Visit the forest.
– The settling-in is carried out and accompanied by the first caregiver. A second caregiver
is consulted from the very beginning.