Clothing
Clothing
Last updated August 2022
Clothes will wash but memories will last a lifetime!
At Cwtch Childcare the children take part in a wide range of activities throughout the day in all weathers both in and outdoor, using all manner of materials.
If a child is completely engrossed in play, using their imagination and freely expressing themselves using their whole body and we stopped them to put an apron on, we will be interrupting their thought process, a learning opportunity and brain development!
A child leaving our settings with lots of paint, sand, stains and messy clothes is a sign of a day of enjoyment, play and learning and we won’t apologise for that.
We recommend that parents/carers consider appropriate clothing for children’s busy and creative day ahead.
Children need to wear suitable age appropriate clothes to our settings. Children are encouraged to have a spare set of clothes just in case they need to change which can be stored at the setting. We encourage the children to dress themselves, so please make sure all items are clearly marked with your child's name, and that the clothes and shoes you supply are easy for them to put on and deal with on their own.
We advise children are not dressed in their best attire, but are in clothes that parents/carers do not mind becoming stained or damaged.
As a general guide, this is what we recommend:
Checklist
- Spare clothing
- Water proofs
- Wellies
- Old shoes/trainers
- Slippers
- Hats, gloves, scarfs
- A bag to put them all in
Winter Clothing
Children need light warm layers, a suitable waterproof jacket and Wellington boots. We also recommend a hat, mittens (not gloves), and a fleecy jacket rather than a heavy coat.
Summer Clothing
Children are vulnerable to warm sunny weather, so please provide a sun hat and clothing that covers the tops of their arms. Crocs are great for the garden, (NO flip flops please), and all sandals should be enclosed and fastened with Velcro or a buckle strap. This will ensure toes are not hurt.
Messy Play
Messy play can come in all forms – painting, water, sand, mud, slims and much more. Even though aprons are provided and children have the option to use them.
Indoor footwear
We hope that once your child is with us that they feel that they are at home. We encourage children to remove their shoes and wear ‘comfy’ footwear such as slippers. Some children choose to be bare foot. Children are welcome to leave their slippers at our settings and access them as they choose.
Uniform
We do offer a Cwtch uniform which can be purchased from our settings.
Unfortunately, Cwtch Childcare accept no responsibility for damaged, stained or lost clothing, including footwear.
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The Cwtch Childcare Team