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A Guide to Settling into Nursery

A Guide to Settling into Nursery for Parents, 2026

I’m really glad you’re here and that you’re taking the time and making the effort to prepare properly for your child’s first major separation. After all, starting at a new school for the very first time will mean a big change not only for your child, but probably for you as a parent too.

Cecilia Tarkovács
Early Childhood Specialist, Parenting Coach

Bölcsi beszoktatás kalauz szülőknek, 2026
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  • 30 minutes
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This guide will cover the following topics:

  • 01 Preparing for settling-in
  • 02 The settling-in process and its key moments
  • 03 After-effects
  • 04 +1 Bonus Tip (new)

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Parents’ views

I received a thorough answer to every question

It was a relaxed introduction to social life for children, and I was able to ask anything and received thorough answers to all my questions. My child has become more open and confident around other children, and I’ve been given some useful guidance on a few key issues (sleep, free play, and the daily routine alongside nursery).

Cecilia V.

Fun, informative, uplifting

I saw what free play looks like indoors for children of roughly the same age. We were able to ask any questions we had and received specific ideas, solutions and practical tips. We were given insights from a nursery teacher’s perspective; it’s great to have discovered this website.

R. Diana

It messes up our day too, but it’s worth it! It gives you so much!

We always came home feeling re-energised after each session; it gave me a huge boost of confidence, and my little boy has become much more sociable. Thank you for sparing no time or effort in setting up this group. I’m learning so much, and the conversations often come to mind when we’re in a difficult situation. The best thing about this programme is that we both enjoy it! It’s clear that you’re really there for the children and for us ❤️

Rella

It will have a positive impact on both the child and the parents. A supportive, loving community is, after all, the approach we are trying to promote.

We’ve become more patient, both with others and with ourselves. Thanks to the baby group, our child is more willing to interact with other children – for example, at the playground – and does so more readily. Thank you for being there! ♥️ I’m delighted that we’ll have the chance to take part in the playgroup for the third time now! Keep up the good work – we’ll be enthusiastic participants in the programme right up until our little one starts nursery!

Ramóna M.

A programme like this should be compulsory for everyone

I really liked that the programme was interactive; we could ask questions, share our own examples and give advice to the other participants. I liked that this was time set aside just for myself. The topics were interesting, and Cili’s preparation, knowledge, approachability and openness were also worth highlighting. Sometimes it would be so nice if she were standing right there beside me, so that when I’m feeling unsure, I could just look at her and ask for her advice. 😄 A programme like this should be compulsory for everyone, so that everyone can understand their child better and, as a result, avoid a lot of frustration in both childhood and adulthood.

Andi Cs.

I received care, understanding and genuine answers

I found the self-awareness part of the programme extremely useful. It sparked lines of thought that would never have occurred to me otherwise. I received care, understanding and genuine answers, which I hadn’t expected at all. Week after week, the children confirmed our change in outlook and the value of the workshop; I always looked forward to it as much as children look forward to Christmas. TarkovácsCilit’s recipe for everyone!

Andi S. Cs.

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