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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following table shows the average attendances at the Day Nurseries during 1952 (Mondays to Fridays only)
| Month | Nurseries | Under 2 years | Over 2 years | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | HighamHill | 6.8 | 48.1 | 54.9 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 7.8 | 39.1 | 46.9 | |
| February | Higham Hill | 7.8 | 44.9 | 52.7 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 13.0 | 39.9 | 52.9 | |
| March | Higham Hill | 9.9 | 46.3 | 56.2 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 11.3 | 35.7 | 47.0 | |
| April | Higham Hill | 8.6 | 43.5 | 52.2 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 7.9 | 37.0 | 44.9 | |
| May | Higham Hill | 9.8 | 47.5 | 57.3 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 9.3 | 45.9 | 55.2 | |
| June | Higham Hill | 14.6 | 38.4 | 53.0 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 9.4 | 42.5 | 51.9 | |
| July | Higham Hill | 13.2 | 32.7 | 45.9 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 8.9 | 41.9 | 50.8 | |
| August | Higham Hill | 11.9 | 35.0 | 46.9 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 9.1 | 37.9 | 47.0 | |
| September | HighamHill | 11.8 | 44.2 | 56.0 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 7.4 | 41.1 | 48.5 | |
| October | Higham Hill | 9.4 | 45.9 | 55.3 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 8.6 | 42.9 | 51.5 | |
| November | Higham Hill | 11.1 | 42.7 | 53.8 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 9.3 | 37.3 | 46.6 | |
| December | Higham Hill | 9.9 | 36.7 | 46.6 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 3.2 | 26.4 | 29.6 | |
| Average for Whole Year | Higham Hill | 10.3 | 42.2 | 52.5 |
| Handsworth Avenue | 8.8 | 39.0 | 47.8 |
Both Day Nurseries are approved for training in the care of
children aged 0-5 years. Both have 60 places.
Training.—Seven pupils sat for the Nursery Nurses' Certificate
in 1952 and six passed. Three proceeded to take up general
hospital training and three became Nursery School Assistants.
Two gave up training because of financial circumstances and
domestic circumstances respectively.
Towards the end of the year, electric washing machines and
drying cabinets were installed at both Day Nurseries. The installation
has been a success, but a final assessment of the saving has
not yet been made.
NURSERIES AND CHILD MINDERS (REGULATION)
ACT, 1948
Registration in one case was requested for the care of up to
16 children aged 3/5 years, and granted.