Finding a Hygge Setting or School for Your Child

Are You a Parent Looking Around Early Years Settings or Schools for Your Child?

As a parent myself, I know how big and sometimes overwhelming this decision can feel. You want to find a place where your child feels safe, seen, and celebrated—a setting that nurtures curiosity and joy.

Here are a few questions I always like to ask when visiting a new setting:

🌿 How much time is dedicated to play?
🌦️ How often are children outdoors, and in what ways do they engage with nature?
🌟 How are children’s interests and questions woven into daily learning?
📚 What does the modern curriculum look like here, and how is it delivered?
💛 How is the whole child—their emotions, creativity, and uniqueness—celebrated?
🏡 How do the spaces feel as you walk through them? Calm, welcoming, inspiring?
🎨 What kinds of materials and resources do children use?
— Are they given creative freedom?
— Can they explore open-ended, natural, or recycled materials?

Choosing the right setting is about more than ticking boxes—it’s about finding a place where your child can thrive and truly belong.

Thank you for the photo @berkswichearlyyears as one my fabulous Hygge settings and trainers.

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