Three or more in a row helps them grow – the benefits of attending consecutive days

There is widespread research and consensus among early learning experts that children benefit greatly from attending at least three or more days a week of high-quality early learning.

But a lesser-known fact among families is the positive outcomes that can be achieved when children attend these days consecutively.

The benefits for children attending consecutive days include:

1. Giving children consistency in their experiences and learning from one day to the next

2. Building stable friendship groups

3. Supporting children and families in building a predictable routine

4. Helping children to settle into their Centre

5. Allowing children to build ongoing relationships with their peers

6. Preparing them for a five- day school week

The evidence is supportive of children attending ECEC regularly in order to give children the all-important consistency that they need to flourish and thrive in their learning and development.