"A home away from home"
It's a description of ECE settings that is bandied about so often that its true meaning tends to be overlooked. It is not enough to use the phrase as a selling point for parents. We need to think about what home means to a very young child and find genuine ways of offering a homely, nurturing safe haven.
In this heart guide we explore the why, what and how of creating a home-like environment for our little ones.