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WAR TIME NURSERIES.
Towards the end of 1941 representations were received from
the Ministry of Health that there was need for the establishment
of Day Nursery, facilities in the Borough for the care of the
children of mothers in War Time employment. The matter was
carefully investigated and the Council eventually decided to
establish the under mentioned six nurseries which were opened
during the year on the dates stated:–
NURSERY ACCOMODATION PROVIDED. DATE OPENED.
St. Peter & St. Paul's
Home, Lushington Road,
Bellingham, S.E.6. 80 11th May, 1942.
Ladywell Institution,
Ladywell Road, S.E.13. 60 18th May, 1942.
41 Rushey Green,
Catford, S.E.6. 40 25th May, 1942.
Shaftesbury House,
67 Perry Rise,
Forest Hill, S.E.23. 60 20th July, 1942.
L.C.C. Nursery School,
St. Norbert's Road,
Honor Oak, S.E.4. 60 10th August, 1942.
163 Shroffold Road,
Downham Estate. 56 26th October, 1942.
Health Visitors - Summary of Visits:-
Expectant Mothers 1,769
Infants under one year 7,224
Children 1 - 5 years 15,257
Infant Welfare Centres.
Attendances - Babies 2,334
Children 1-5 years 5,158
New Cases - Babies 2,826
Children 1-5 years 1,008
Ante-Natal Clinics.
Total Attendances 2,188