What to look for in a nursery
Finding the right nursery for your child can be a difficult process.
There are a number of websites that parents can use for advice on what to look for in a nursery such as National Day Nurseries Association, OfSTED and The Day Care Trust.
We have compiled a list of features that parents might want to look out for when they visit a nursery school.
- Are the staff friendly, trained and approachable and able to answer your questions when you visit the nursery?
- Does the nursery belong to any professional organisation?
- Are the children at the nursery happy? Are they occupied and busy?
- How does the nursery feel? Is it well maintained and clean throughout?
- Is your child happy with the nursery?
- Does the staff team and the children reflect the local social and cultural groups?
- Are the staff happy?
- How is the day planned? Is there are variety of activities, structure and time to relax for the child?
- What is included in the childcare fees? Will meals, bottles and nappies be provided?
- What do other parents think of the nursery? Personal recommendations highlight the nursery’s reputation.
- What are the educational standards of the nursery?
- If you are not happy with any aspect of the nursery, look elsewhere.
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