The children are usually placed in smaller groups with children of similar ages. Throughout the day the children tend to follow a routine of play, meals, rest etc. as similar to a home environment as possible. Ages catered for Nurseries in Bexley cater for children from 3 months to statuary school age, however not all take children under the age of 2 years. The required ratios of staff to children under The Children's Act 1989 are confirmed through the individual settings Registration and Inspection certificate. All nurseries whether local authority, private or community will have to be registered with the Registration and Inspection Department and are subject to regular inspections.
All nurseries have to employ both qualified and unqualified staff.
The numbers of qualified staff will vary from nursery to nursery depending on the number of children they care for and this needs to be considered when identifying what suits your child. Most nurseries also have waiting lists. If you feel that a nursery would suit the needs of both you and your child you should begin visiting a number and then place your child's name on the waiting lists. Issues to consider Take your child with you when visiting to see how they get on. Make a second visit to the ones you like.