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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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DAY NURSERIES.
There are four day nurseries in the borough, namely :—
The Golborne Day Nursery.
The Lancaster Road Day Nursery.
The Notting Hill Day Nursery.
The St. Clement's Day Nursery.
The following table shows a record of children's attendances at the day nurseries in the year 1932:-
| Golborne. | Lancaster Road. | Notting Hill. | St. Clement's. | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Whole day attendances of children under 3 years of age | 3,557 | 2,356 | 6,355 | 2,544 | 14,812 |
| 2. Whole day attendances of children over 3 years of age | 1,885 | 3,085 | 1.974 | 2,704 | 8,214 |
| 3. Total whole day attendances | 5,442 | 5,441 | 8,329 | 1,381 | 23,026 |
| 4. Charges made for each attendance of a child | 10d. | 9d. | 8d. | — | |
| 5. Half-day attendances of children under 3 years of age | — | — | 751 | 401 | 1,152 |
| 6. Half-day attendances of children over 3 years of age | — | — | 279 | 227 | 506 |
| 7. Total half-day attendances | _ | 1,030 | 628 | 1,658 | |
| 8. Charges made for each attendance of a child | — | 4d. | 6d. | — | |
| 9. Average daily attendance of children | 24 | 24'4 | 43 | 21 | — |
CONVALESCENT HOMES.
Each mother and baby stays in the home for a period of 14 days.
| St. Mary's Convalescent Home, Birchington-on-Sea, Kent. | |
| No. of mothers admitted with babies | 11 |
| No. of mothers admitted without babies | 5 |
| No. of mothers admitted with babies | 10 |
| No. of mothers admitted without babies | 2 |
| No. of mothers admitted with babies | 4 |
| No. of mothers admitted without babies | — |
| No. of mothers admitted with babies | 4 |
| No. of mothers admitted without babies - | 1 |
The St. Mary's and Wayside Convalescent Homes are open for the reception of patients
throughout the year, but the Evelyn and Hambledon Homes are closed during the winter months.
The total cost to the council for convalescent treatment during the year was £95 8s. 4d.