Who this guide is for
Families choosing care, starting care, settling in or preparing for preschool.
Childcare & Preschool Readiness
A supportive transition guide for choosing services, settling, separation, food, toileting, inclusion and preschool readiness.
35 pages$15 AUDFirst 2000 days libraryEvidence-informed
First YearsChildcare & Preschool Readiness35 pages
What's inside
- service comparison
- starting plan
- separation and pickup support
- inclusion and additional needs
Printable tools included
- service comparison worksheet
- educator information sheet
- settling tracker
- preschool readiness checklist
Trusted resource base
This guide is Australian-focused and evidence-informed, with references and practical parent tools based on trusted resources including StartingBlocks, ACECQA, Australian Government Department of Education, Raising Children Network.
Part of the First Years first 2000 days library.
The first 2000 days, from pregnancy to around age 5, are a powerful window for health, learning, relationships and confidence. First Years uses this widely used Australian framing as a gentle way to organise practical support from pregnancy, newborn days and first foods through toddler and preschool life.
This is an independent First Years resource and does not imply endorsement by NSW Health.
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