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Settling in

How to help your child get used to kindergarten, and how to cope as a parent.

Kindergarten drop-off when you are anxious too: going back to work after parental leave

After years together comes the first morning you leave your child at kindergarten and go to work. How to handle drop-off when you have a lump in your throat too, and what helps your child and you. 27. 10. 2026 Settling in

Back to kindergarten after holidays or illness, without the tears

After a holiday or a week at home with a fever, children often don’t want to go back to kindergarten. We explain why the morning tears return, how to prepare your child and why they should come back only when fully well. 27. 10. 2026 Settling in

My child doesn’t speak Slovak: how will they cope at a Slovak kindergarten?

The first weeks at a kindergarten where your child does not understand a word are a big change. We explain why children often go quiet at first, why you should keep speaking your own language at home and how your child will communicate. 27. 10. 2026 Settling in

What to pack for kindergarten: a first-day checklist

Your child needs indoor shoes, two sets of spare clothes, pyjamas, outdoor clothes and shoes, nappies if they still use them, and a favourite toy for nap time. Everything should be labelled. Here is a checklist, plus the things best left at home. 23. 10. 2026 Settling in

Nappies, potty training and kindergarten: does your child need to be out of nappies?

Rules on nappies differ from one kindergarten to the next. Many state kindergartens want children out of nappies, while private ones often accept them. Start potty training when your child is ready, not by the start date. 23. 10. 2026 Settling in

How long does settling in at kindergarten take? A plan for the first 2 weeks

Most children get used to kindergarten within two to six weeks. Two-year-olds often need two to three months. A gradual start, a steady daily routine and calm goodbyes all help. We have put together a plan for the first two weeks. 23. 10. 2026 Settling in

Your child cries at kindergarten drop-off: what is normal and how to help

Crying at morning drop-off is a normal part of settling in, and for most children it fades within a few weeks. A short goodbye that is the same every day, a calm voice and coming back exactly when you promised all help. 23. 10. 2026