Information for Nursery Parents and Carers

This page is for parents and carers of children who already attend a 1st Place nursery.

Here you’ll find information on closure dates, volunteering opportunities, policies and what’s on at 1st Place.

If there is anything you would like added to this page, please email Director@1stplace.uk.com


Useful Links

The Hub is a directory we have created where you can find useful apps, links to websites and contact details for support services for you and your family.

Policies and Procedures is where you can find all forms, policies, nursery fees and publications.

Polio, here you will find information and links to .gov information about polio, MMR and other vaccinations, and how to find out if your child’s vaccinations are up to date.

Sickness Policy

We follow the guidance from Public Health England and the NHS. Check the NHS website for guidance, The NHS website has guidance on when to keep your child at home, home treatment and when to seek medical advice. Find out more here: Is my child too unwell for school or nursery?

If your child has had vomiting and diarrhoea they should not return to nursery or school for at least 48 hours since the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhoea.

You should also keep your child home if they have the following illnesses or symptoms: High Temperature, Chicken Pox, Impetigo, Scarlet fever.

Medicines Policy

Illness and Injury Policy

Volunteer

Below are volunteering opportunities for parents and carers, if you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact your nursery.

  • Forest School

  • Reading to children

  • Music

  • Sharing languages; spoken , written or singing

  • Supporting cultural celebrations and learning

  • Accompanying children for nursery trips

  • Gardening work Party

Please email your nursery if you’d like to volunteer: Chumleigh Gardens: ChumleighGardens@1stplace.uk.com

The Elephant: TheElephant@1stplace.uk.com

What’s On

Free play sessions and free courses and workshops for parents and carers.

Spring Timetable

Free Children’s Books

Receive a free book every month with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Bananas on The Beach is open to the community on weekdays during Spring and Summer.

Bananas on The Beach

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2025 Closure Dates

1 Jan 2025 - 31 December 2025