Making Daycare Transitions Easier: Advice from Childcare Director Katie Yancich

The Nested Parent

In this month’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Katie Yancich, a mom of 2 and Director at the Primrose School of Learning in Leesburg, VA, about making daycare transitions easier. Katie has spent over 15 years in Early Childhood Education, and she loves working with children, families, and teachers to make sure that everyone is in a learning environment where they can grow and be successful. Since becoming a parent herself, Katie has learned firsthand (and truly understands now) what parents are looking for when it comes to quality programs for their children - not only ones that will be supportive of their learning experiences today, but for the future, too.

It’s important to remember this is a new experience, and it may be challenging at first. Patience and open communication are key here, as well as consistency with the entire process as everyone adjusts. If transitioning to daycare is ahead for you, I know the knowledge and support shared here will definitely equip you in creating a successful and seamless daycare experience for your family!

In this episode about making daycare transitions easier, we cover:

• The age range of kids typically entering the classrooms within the Primrose School of Learning + why the consistency piece is so important during this transition
• Important questions for parents to consider asking when they’re touring daycares and schools + the best times to actually tour facilities
• Ways to make it as smooth as possible for babies and children to transition to daycare + how to work through possible transition challenges
• What the communication process looks like between families and the staff at Primrose + working with parents to find their ideal communication method
• Fostering a strong connection by building rapport from the beginning with the child’s teacher and the parents/family
• The value of the community that really helps parents and families interact and gain support from one another within Primrose
• Creating consistency for kids between home and daycare regarding their feeding, sleeping, and overall environment

Complete show notes: https://nestedsleep.com/the-nested-parent-podcast/episode12

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