ChildCareSelect.com encourages parents and children to visit the Santa Maria childcare provider or Santa Maria preschool prior to actually enrolling. One or more visits during active time, lunch and naptime provide an opportunity for the child to become comfortable with the Santa Maria childcare program or preschool environment.

For children entering preschool or childcare for the first time in Santa Maria, it is usually advisable for a parent to remain on call for the first several days. Most caregivers are experienced in handling separation problems that might occur and will contact you if they feel the emotional needs of the child warrants it. ChildCareSelect.com recommends that you do not attempt to sell school or childcare before your child enters. Most children fear the unknown and this makes children apprehensive.

Give your child some extra time spent with you, hugs and kisses and extra loves during the first few days of preschool or childcare in Santa Maria. During the first days of attendance, don’t question your child about “what did you do today?” Allow the beginning days to be gentle, casual, and non-threatening by not constantly reminding your child of it at home but by responding to the child’s questions or comments. A relaxed, unhurried, and unworried attitude on the part of the parent’s or guardian is essential for your child to adjust easily to their new Santa Maria childcare provider or Santa Maria preschool.