Adaptation Matters
Starting kindergarten is a significant journey for a child — and for parents too. At LANA, we honor this journey with a gentle, respectful, and personalized adaptation process. We see adaptation as the key to a successful experience. It is more than just “stopping the tears” — it’s about building trust with teachers, learning the daily routine, feeling secure enough to eat and sleep in a new place, and joining in activities with joy and curiosity.
Our teachers take extra care during this time: offering hugs, gentle explanations, and a calm environment to help every child feel safe and supported. For parents, adaptation offers reassurance — you can see your child’s well-being, observe the routine, and feel confident about this new stage in their life.
Step-by-Step Adaptation Schedule
Daycare group (ages 1.5–3)
Day 1: Parent stays with the child in the classroom for a half-day until 12:30.
This helps the child feel secure and gives parents a chance to see the routine and meet teachers. When possible (for example, during outdoor play), parents are encouraged to let the child explore independently while staying nearby.
Day 2: Child attends without a parent for a short day (until 12:30). We ask parents to stay available in case we need to call them earlier.
Day 3+: If the child is ready, we introduce nap time gradually. Children usually attend a short day for 3–5 days before staying for a nap and full day. Evening Care (if applicable) is added step by step, extending the day as the child adjusts.
K1 (ages 3–4)
Day 1: Short day (until 12:30) without a parent.
Day 2: We introduce nap time so children get used to the full routine early on. We communicate closely with parents to adjust if needed.
K2 (ages 5–7)
Day 1: Short day (until 12:30).
Day 2+: Children usually move to a full-day schedule quickly, with time gradually extended if needed.
How Parents Can Support
On the first day, we invite parents to stay in the classroom (for Daycare) to support their child’s comfort and to see how the routine works.
When it is time to say goodbye on the following days, we encourage a quick and confident farewell — children sense hesitation, and a positive, calm goodbye helps them feel safe and secure.
Parents are welcome to bring comfort items such as indoor shoes, extra clothes, or a favorite sleeping toy or pajamas to help their child feel at home.
Throughout the adaptation period, we stay closely connected with families through daily pick-up conversations and Eliis updates, so parents always know how their child is doing and can share feedback if needed.
How We Support Your Child
During the first days, our teachers create a calm and welcoming environment with extra time for free play and favorite activities. The daily routine is introduced gently — with familiar songs, greetings, and circle time — so children know what to expect and feel secure. Teachers offer plenty of reassurance, hugs, and one-on-one attention, helping children build trust and confidence.
It’s completely normal for some children to cry at separation. Our teachers are experienced at supporting them through these emotions, and most little ones calm down and join the play soon after parents leave. Consistency is key: a positive morning routine and a confident goodbye from parents help children adjust faster and start looking forward to kindergarten each day.
