Toddler Phase-In Process

Toddlers are excited about their growing independence, but they are 
also feeling the loss of the special relationship of oneness with 
their parents. For this reason we need to give the child plenty of 
time to settle into their new environment. Our goal is to convey the 
idea of active settling in, which is a biological, psychological, 
emotional, sensory and cognitive process. By gradually phasing the 
child into the new environment it allows them to make their new 
surroundings their own, at their own pace. To assist in the phasing-
in process we ask that you or another person that your child feels 
comfortable with set aside time to accompany them to school. This 
time can last a couple of days or a couple of weeks depending on your 
child's needs, with a required minimum of one week. It is necessary 
to plan your schedule so you will be available for your child during 
the first week of your childs start date. For some this may require 
using some vacation time from work. Initially you and your child will 
spend approx. 45 min. to 1hour. Please relax and be the beacon of 
light your child can come to, or simply see, to help him/her feel 
secure in their new environment. Over the next several days the time 
of your visits, will increase, until the phasing-in period is 
complete, and your child has built trust in the environment and the 
new adults in his life. For many of you this may be the first 
experience of seperation. Please trust and know we will make this a 
positive one for you and your child.