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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
Walthamstow 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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DAY NURSERIES
The following table shows the average attendances at the Day Nurseries during 1950 (Mondays to Fridays only).
| Month. | Nurseries. | Under 2 yrs. | Over 2 yrs. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Higham Hill | 11.3 | 29.5 | 40.8 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 9.9 | 38.0 | 47.9 | |
| February .. | Higham Hill | 11.6 | 35.3 | 46.9 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 11.1 | 39.3 | 60.4 | |
| March | Higham Hill | 11.5 | 39.8 | 51.3 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 11.9 | 39.0 | 50.9 | |
| April | Higham Hill | 12.9 | 44.4 | 57.3 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 11.8 | 43.5 | 55.3 | |
| May | Higham Hill | 12.9 | 46.8 | 59.7 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 12.7 | 45.7 | 58.4 | |
| June | Higham Hill | 10.5 | 45.6 | 56.1 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 12.9 | 43.3 | 56.2 | |
| July | Higham Hill | 8.9 | 45.6 | 54.5 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 12.3 | 40.7 | 53.0 | |
| August | Higham Hill | 7.8 | 41.8 | 49.6 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 12.7 | 33.1 | 45.8 | |
| September | Higham Hill | 10.7 | 45.6 | 56.3 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 15.1 | 35.1 | 60.2 | |
| October | Higham Hill | 9.4 | 47.0 | 66.4 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 8.4 | 38.6 | 47.0 | |
| November | Higham Hill | 9.5 | 44.9 | 54.4 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 7.5 | 21.0 | 28.5 | |
| December | Higham Hill | 9.0 | 43.3 | 62.3 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 6.4 | 32.6 | 39.0 | |
| Average Whole Year | Higham Hill | 10.5 | 42.4 | 62.9 |
| Handsworth Ave. | 11.0 | 37.5 | 48.5 |
Both Day Nurseries are approved for training in the care of
children aged 0—5 years.
Training.—Five students obtained the Nursery Nurses1 Certi'
ficate during the year.
NURSERIES AND CHILD MINDERS (REGULATION)
ACT, 1948
There were no registrations during 1950.
INFESTATION
The steps taken to combat infestation include cleanliness
inspections, treatment at Clinics (which includes the supply of
ethane and of steel combs at cost price) and inspection and treatment
for pediculosis at the Skin Clinic.