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.
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
Running from September 2024 - December 2024
Autumn Timetable
Bananas on The Beach
Bananas on The Beach is open to the local community10 am – 4pm on weekdays. Located in the heart of Burgess Park at 1st Place Family Hub (Chumleigh Gardens Nursery) we have an exciting and secure play area where children can explore sand play in the shade of banana palms!
Book Reviews
Receive a free children's book from 1st Place to read with your child, email us the review to be featured on our newsletter and you get to keep the book.
If you’d like to take part email Director@1stplace.uk.com
Get a Free Book Every Month
Children under 5 years old can receive a free book every month, through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
