The nursery years- a big step.

We honestly never thought we would go through this part of parenting. 
Cost of childcare is rising, when parents are just as good teachers in their children's early years.
However, as Triston became unemployed, we were given the opportunity to receive 15 free hours of nursery funding a week for our beautiful miss A.
I am so excited, yet worried for her. With a new baby on the way, will she think we're trying to get rid of her? Will she enjoy it? Will she be safe? What will I do with all the spare time? How will she cope being away from us? So many questions whizzing round, but we've taken the leap, chosen a nursery and she'll soon be starting (in two weeks!!)
Now, of course, choosing which nursery she would attend wasn't easy. There are so many out there. After parent reviews/OFSTED reports/looking round etc we've chosen the perfect one. One that focuses on outdoor enrichment, that take trips every week. Swimming lessons and a minibus service to all 'pupils'. 

I compiled a list of things to thing about when choosing a nursery:
•Is the OFSTED report up to your standard.
•Is the environment safe and secure.
•Are the hours what you are looking for.
•Is it nearby or in suitable distance.
•Did you child look comfortable whilst touring the nursery?
•Were the staff friendly and welcoming.

These were a few of our main pointers to get us started.

It's safe to say, the next two weeks will be spent holding on tight to my baby girl, for me to finally let go on the 1st of April and see her off to nursery school!