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Settling In www.mosmontessori.ie | 19 4. settling in Mo's Montessori is committed to the smooth transition of the children and the parent/guardian/careers into our childcare service. Settling-in should be a positive experience as it influences children's self-confidence, attitude to relationships and socialising. Settling-in is a collaborative process between parents/guardians/ carers, staff and children. When first meeting with parents/guardians/carers and child, it is our policy to discuss the settling-in period. Once the appropriate forms are completed after parents have met with the Early Childcare Manager and the registration fee is paid a start date will then be arranged. As all children are different and individual, the settling in period will be different for each child. The starting days and time may be staggered for new children needing time to settle. For children needing extra time to settle in, we encourage parents/guardians/ carers and children to drop-in at the appointed time to familiarise the children and themselves with the routine, the classroom and the teachers. Parents/guardians/carers will be encouraged to drop their child and say goodbye cheerfully. Some children may not be ready for a full session and the teachers will advise parent/guardian/carer on this matter. Parents/guardians/carers should never leave the premises without saying goodbye to their child. It is important to understand also that extended goodbyes can distress the children. Say goodbye cheerfully and tell your child you will see them very soon and to have lots of fun and then go. New children will be invited to spend an hour during the early summer (June) to visit the school and be introduced to the other children and the environment they will work and play in. AN ExAMPLE OF hOw ThE SETTLINg-IN PERIOD MAY OPERATE: The children might come in for an hour each morning for one week, then two hours each morning for the second week. After that they can come for the full 3 hours Monday to Friday. Obviously less time may be required settling-in, depending on the individual. The settling-in process has no time limits and may need to be repeated at a later stage if a child becomes unsettled or following prolonged absences from the service.