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Tottenham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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20
DAY NURSERY.
There is at present one Day Nursery situated in South Tottenham,
but a second is shortly to be built for the benefit of mothers in the
Northern part of the district. " Daily minding " of children under
school age, whose mothers must go out to work is a problem in an area
such as Tottenham. Very young children at the most important period
of their life are all too often left with obliging neighbours with little
or no supervision and deprived of sufficient fresh air, rest, exercise and
suitable food. The Day Nursery accommodates 40 children, and is
open between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. from Monday to
Friday.
Number of children admitted: —
Under 3 years (when admitted) 119
Over 3 years ,, 21
140
Average daily attendance 35.7
Number of days on which the Day Nursery was opened, 236; half
| Quarter. | Attendances under 3 years of Age. | Attendances over 3 years of Age. | Total. Whole-day Attendances. |
|---|---|---|---|