Starting daycare or preschool: kids videos

Quick answer

This playlist helps with the first weeks of daycare or preschool. Daniel Tiger's "Grownups Come Back", "The Kissing Hand" read by Barbara Bain and Bluey's "Daddy Drop Off" all show that grown-ups return. Use Repeat one for the goodbye song your child likes, or loop one verse with A–B. Tips for grown-ups come last.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Grownups Come Back (Song) | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Grownups Come Back (Song) | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | 🎶Grown Ups Come Back! 🎶| PBS KidsDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | 🎶Grown Ups Come Back! 🎶| PBS KidsPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  3. 3DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Daniel's Mom Comes Back | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Daniel's Mom Comes Back | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  4. 4'The Kissing Hand' read by Barbara Bain'The Kissing Hand' read by Barbara BainStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  5. 5Daddy Drop Off | BlueyDaddy Drop Off | BlueyBluey - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Sesame Street: Murray's First Day of Preschool | Murray Had a Little LambSesame Street: Murray's First Day of Preschool | Murray Had a Little LambSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Elmo Goes to Preschool! 🚌🖍️ | FOUR Sesame Street Full EpisodesElmo Goes to Preschool! 🚌🖍️ | FOUR Sesame Street Full EpisodesSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Mandy Mouse's First Day At Playgroup 🏀 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesMandy Mouse's First Day At Playgroup 🏀 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesPeppa Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Lotte Llama's First Day At Playgroup 🦙 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesLotte Llama's First Day At Playgroup 🦙 | Peppa Pig Official Full EpisodesPeppa Pig - Official ChannelPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Babysitter | Caillou CartoonBabysitter | Caillou CartoonCaillou - WildBrainPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Buddy’s Teddy Bear Daycare Pretend Play 🧸🎶 Preschool Learning & Fun | The WigglesBuddy’s Teddy Bear Daycare Pretend Play 🧸🎶 Preschool Learning & Fun | The WigglesThe WigglesPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Feeling Nervous & Excited | Feelings and Emotions for Kids | Khan Academy KidsFeeling Nervous & Excited | Feelings and Emotions for Kids | Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13My Classroom |  🍎 Back to School Anthem for Preschool | Super Simple SongsMy Classroom | 🍎 Back to School Anthem for Preschool | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14This is the Way We Go To School - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs for Back to SchoolThis is the Way We Go To School - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs for Back to SchoolThe Kiboomers - Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  15. 15See You Later | Goodbye Song for Kids | Super Simple SongsSee You Later | Goodbye Song for Kids | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Bye Bye Goodbye | Goodbye Song for Kids | Super Simple SongsBye Bye Goodbye | Goodbye Song for Kids | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Transition Time with Elmo: Rest and Nap Tips for Children | ChildcareTransition Time with Elmo: Rest and Nap Tips for Children | ChildcareSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Transition Time with Abby:  Going “Activity to Activity” Tips for Children | ChildcareTransition Time with Abby: Going “Activity to Activity” Tips for Children | ChildcareSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Transition Time with Cookie Monster: Mealtime Tips for Children | ChildcareTransition Time with Cookie Monster: Mealtime Tips for Children | ChildcareSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Transition Time with Grover: Tips for Going Place to Place with Children | ChildcareTransition Time with Grover: Tips for Going Place to Place with Children | ChildcareSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Transition Time with Big Bird: Drop-off Tips for Parents | ChildcareTransition Time with Big Bird: Drop-off Tips for Parents | ChildcareSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  22. 22How to Help Kids With Transitions | Child Mind InstituteHow to Help Kids With Transitions | Child Mind InstituteChild Mind InstitutePlay from here Loop
  23. 23Talking to a New Teacher About Your ChildTalking to a New Teacher About Your ChildChild Mind InstitutePlay from here Loop
  24. 248 ways to prepare your preschooler for their first day of school | School Days8 ways to prepare your preschooler for their first day of school | School DaysToday's ParentPlay from here Loop

How can I prepare my child for daycare or preschool?

Talk about it in simple words, visit together if you can, and practise short goodbyes. Many children cry at drop-off at first and settle soon after. A quick, warm, predictable goodbye ritual often helps more than a long one.

How do I use RepeatWatch for drop-off practice?

Drag A and B around the chorus of "Grownups Come Back" and sing it together on the way. The Sesame Workshop "Transition Time" clips show children what happens through the day. The Big Bird drop-off tips and Child Mind Institute videos at the end are for grown-ups.

Frequently asked questions

What if my child is still upset after a few weeks?

Every child adjusts at their own pace. Talk with your child's teacher or key worker about how the day goes after you leave. If worries continue, your child's doctor or health visitor can help.

How long should my child watch?

A song or one short episode is plenty. Set Stop after on one video or use the sleep timer so viewing ends on its own, then talk together about what happened in the story.