Settling In
On the first day, you and your child will be greeted at the door by our manager. Your child will then be settled into their room by the staff. If staff judge that it is appropriate, you may be invited into the room, but our experience is that children settle quicker and easier without parents present. You are welcome to call during the day to check in on your child.
What to Bring
Please bring a piece of fruit, readily prepared for your child to eat at snack time (sliced and/or peeled if desired). This should be labelled or in a labelled container. Grapes and small tomatoes must be sliced in half lengthways. Milk or water and a biscuit or cracker are provided. Please note that we often have children on our register who have intolerances or allergies to certain foods, so we ask that you provide your child with fruit only. You will be advised if any fruit could cause a problem. If your child is staying for lunch club, they will need a healthy packed lunch (see Lunch club).
It is advisable to bring a labelled bag with a change of clothes for your child, just in case of accidents or spills, to hang on their named coat peg. All items sent to school, including clothing, backpacks, bags, lunchboxes and water bottles, should be clearly labelled on the outside.
What to Wear
We suggest your child comes in play clothes as some activities can get messy and, although the children wear aprons, they can still be adventurous with paint and glue! In cold weather, children should come in coats because we like to use the outdoor area as much as possible, and a pair of wellies is useful too. In hot weather, please apply sunscreen before bringing your child to Rainbow and don’t forget a labelled sunhat.