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Hornsey 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Nurseries and Child Minders Regulation Act 1948
The supervision of private day nurseries and child minders
under these regulations continued throughout the year. Inspections
were carried out at two to three monthly intervals, giving special
attention to the provision of plentiful accommodation for activity both
indoors and out, adequate numbers of staff, and suitable safety
measures to avoid accidents. All new applications for registration
were inspected in the company of a member of the County Architect's
staff who advised on structural alterations and repairs.
The following premises or persons were registered at the end of the year:-
| Private Day Nurseries | |||
| Woodlands Nursery School | 12 children | 2-5 years | mornings only |
| Fortis Green Nursery | 24 children | 2-5 years | all day |
| Greygates Nursery | 39 children | 0-5 years | all day |
| Child Minders | |||
| Mrs. Stringer, 101, Crouch Hill, N.8. | 12 children | 2-5 years | mornings only |
| Mrs. Kruger, 38, Crouch Hall Rd., N.8. | 8 children | 0-5 years | all day |
| Mrs. Barnard, Moravian Church Hall, Priory Road, N. 8. | 16 children | 2-5 years | mornings only |
| Mrs. Summers 53 Mount View Rd., N.4. | 9 children | 2-5 years | mornings only |
| Mrs. Watson, 7, Jackson's Lane, N. 6. | 10 children | 2-5 years | mornings only |
| Mrs. Best, 9 children 57, Collingwood Avenue, N. 10. | 2-5 years | mornings only | |
| Mrs. Wigley, 46, Onslow Gardens, N.10. | |||
| Mrs. Keith, 2, Linzee Rd., N. 8. | Not taking children at present | ||
| Miss Hermitage, 28, Bedford Road, N.15. | |||
During the course of the year three new registrations were
approved by the Committee and one was not approved. Four
registrations have been withdrawn as the owners have discontinued
their service.
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