10 Brilliant Benefits of Nursery
The decision around nurseries can be a stressful one for parents. There are many personal factors to consider regarding when and if nursery is right for your child. We also believe strongly that the quality of personal care available at our day nurseries in and around Exeter will have a positive impact on you and your little one.
Our early years professionals are always available for a chat if you want more advice on nurseries. However, to help start your discussion, here are ten benefits of early childcare for your little one.
1. Improved Cognitive Development
Nurseries provide your child with various exciting activities, resources and experiences which help towards their holistic development. These activities and experiences provide a range of benefits but the most obvious one is perhaps the cognitive improvements.
All of our Devon Nurseries childcare settings are staffed by qualified early years professionals who deliver fun, engaging and interactive activities that help curious minds grow and develop.
2. Social Skills
Nurseries are wonderful safe spaces for children to start developing the social skills that will be important for them when they grow up.
Those at nursery will learn to interact with children of a similar age, helping them learn crucial skills like listening, sharing and supporting others around them.
3. Better Communication
Increased social interactions mean children will develop a whole host of communication skills while at nursery. Fun, educational activities will also help develop their language and vocabulary abilities.
Improved communication doesn’t just help little ones socialise with other children. It can also make children more confident when talking to other adults, such as teachers when they move into school.
4. Develop Emotional Control
Being away from parents for the first time can be an emotional experience for both parents and child. However, doing so in a safe, educational, caring space, like those provided by Devon Nurseries, can help your child develop the skills to manage some of those early changes.
From increased social interaction to the creation of healthy routines and improved self-confidence, various aspects of the nursery experience will help your child learn to manage their emotions in a positive way.
5. Increased Physical Health & Dexterity
We at Devon Nurseries put a lot of importance on the healthy physical development of our children. With healthy meals cooked fresh at our nurseries and plenty of outdoor activities like forest school, we are dedicated to keeping our little ones happy and healthy.
Interactive activities help nursery children develop their dexterity and fine motor skills, giving them skills such as being able to hold mark-making tools or put on their coats.
6. Develop Positive Routines
Having routines can be really helpful in building a young child’s understanding. Nurseries provide a positive framework that allows them to engage with the world around them more confidently.
If your child has regular naptimes and mealtimes, they can develop good habits around them, such as washing hands before eating or tidying up after playing. These are positive habits that they will take home with them and, hopefully, into later life.
7. A Head Start in Education
As mentioned above, many of the activities at nurseries like ours are designed to not only be fun but develop important cognitive skills.
As a result, children who attend nursery will often get a head start on things like critical thinking, allowing them to further engage with and absorb lessons they will learn in later education.
8. Better Self-Confidence
Arguably one of the most notable benefits of nurseries is the growth of a young child’s independence and self-confidence.
Many of the benefits discussed above, such as social skills, emotional control and healthy routines, contribute to your little one developing positive self-confidence that will serve them well as they grow up and engage with the world.
9. Get Ready for School
One of the most common reasons why parents want to send their children to nursery is to prepare them for school. Studies have shown that these early years experiences leave nursery children more prepared to transition into compulsory education.
Everything from communication and cognitive skills to improved self-confidence all contribute to helping your little one be more prepared for that big first day of school.
10. Happier Home
This benefit is something parents often forget to consider. It’s not just about your child, it’s also about the positive impact nurseries can have on the whole family.
Trusting your child to a professional, caring nursery can help you and other carers gain back some me-time, allowing you to develop healthy personal and social habits for yourself. This can all result in a happier home life, meaning you have more time and energy to spend caring for your child outside of nursery, giving them a better experience overall.
It’s worth repeating that whether nursery is the right decision for your child will come down to many personal factors, and many of the benefits listed above can also be achieved through good parenting outside of a nursery environment.
However, if you’re thinking that childcare with Devon Nurseries might be the right fit for your little one, feel free to contact us for more information or to enquire about a place.