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Know what to look for
Use clear prompts to review the environment, care, communication and practical details.
Primary pillar
Free Guide at a glance
Free Guide essentials for parents.
A practical overview of the details families usually want to understand before taking the next step.
Feel reassured
The checklist helps you think through safety, settling in and the quality of daily care.
Focus on your child
Consider what matters most for your child's confidence, routine and emotional comfort.
Compare options
Keep notes from different settings so your family can make an informed choice.
Take the next step
When you are ready, request a viewing and come to see the nursery in person.
Checklist
A simple framework for choosing childcare with more confidence.
Choosing a nursery can feel overwhelming. The free guide turns that decision into a clearer checklist, so parents can compare what they see, hear and feel during visits.
It supports the same themes as the nursery website: safety, trust, communication, settling-in, routines, play, environment and emotional warmth.
- Environment
- Safety
- Communication
- Settling in
How it works
Use the guide before and after a viewing.
Prepare questions
Know what to ask before you visit a childcare setting.
Take notes
Record what felt reassuring, unclear or important for your child.
Compare calmly
Use the same criteria across different options instead of relying on memory.
Good to know
The right childcare choice should feel informed, not rushed.
The checklist helps families focus on the practical and emotional details that matter.
10 useful prompts
Parent-friendly format
Supports nursery visits
Free to request
What parents can expect
What the 10-point checklist helps you think about.
Each point is a simple prompt to use during or after a nursery visit.
Designed to answer the practical questions parents usually ask before a viewing.
First impressions
How welcomed you and your child felt walking in.
Safety
Entry, supervision, sleep and outdoor security arrangements.
Care
How adults talk to children and respond to their needs.
Food and routines
Meals, snacks, sleep and the rhythm of the day.
Communication
How updates are shared with families day to day.
Practical fit
Hours, fees, location and what to do if plans change.
Common questions
Helpful answers for parents.
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Ask a questionWho is the checklist for?＋
Any parent comparing nurseries or childminders - not only families considering us.
How long does it take to use?＋
About 15 minutes during a visit and 10 minutes of notes afterwards.
Do I have to visit Fun Little Education Nursery to use it?＋
No - the checklist is independent and works for any setting.
Is the guide really free?＋
Yes - request it through the contact page and we will send it to you.
Can I print it?＋
Yes - it is designed to print on a single page so you can take notes.
Next step
Would you like to speak with us about your child?
We can answer your questions, talk through availability and help you understand what joining Fun Little Education Nursery could look like.
Request Your Guide