Private day nurseries offer both full and part-time care for children under the age of five.
At a day nursery, your child will be able to build their social skills and increase their educational development through activities such as art, crafts, music, book sharing and sand and water play.
Children are encouraged to socialise and make friends.
Opening hours
Most nurseries are open all year round except public holidays. Opening times are different for each nursery but many can look after children of working parents as well as non-working parents.
Cost
In Warrington, the average cost per week is £163 for a full time place. You may be entitled to some financial help – please contact us to find out.
Staff
- There must be one member of staff for every eight children aged three to five.
- There must be one member of staff for every four children aged two to three.
- There must be one member of staff for every three children under the age of two.
At least half of the nursery staff must be trained to work with children.
Safety checks
All private day nurseries must be registered with Ofsted. They will make sure:
- the staff are suitable to look after children
- the nursery premises are safe and secure
If the nursery provides early education, it must also be registered with the Warrington Childcare Team.
Choosing a nursery
Look for a nursery which your child will be comfortable in.
Ask to see the nursery's registration certificate and the report of their last inspection. You should also visit the nursery with your child…
- Are you made welcome?
- Are the children calm, safe and happy?
- Are staff listening to children and answering them carefully?
- Are staff friendly and proud of their work?
- Are staff joining in with what the children are doing?
- Are there plenty of clean toys and equipment for the children to use?
- Is the place clean, well kept, secure and safe?
- Are there plenty of fun activities to help children learn and play?
- What are the procedures for fire drills and medical emergencies?
- Do the staff listen to what you want for your child?
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Families Information Service
2nd Floor, New Town House
Buttermarket Street
Warrington, WA1 2NJ
Tel: 01925 443131
Email: fis@warrington.gov.uk