Admission information

All applications are treated confidentially. Application is made in the first instance to the Nursery Manager by completing our enrolment form. The child's name is then placed on the waiting list. Places are filled on a first come, first served basis. We adhere to the rules of registration as stipulated by the Care Commission. We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy.

Our procedure for settling children into our Nursery is to take time. We want to ensure that each child feels secure and parents are beginning to feel they know the staff and can then confidently leave their child for a whole session.

Parents are encouraged to stay with their child for at least the first visit to the nursery. This provides the parents with the opportunity to get to know individual staff members and the other children. During this time parents will be asked to share information about their child's health, temperament, dietary requirements and usual routine. There is no charge for this introductory service, we feel that it is important that the 'settling in ' period is handled sensitively, according to the needs of individual children and their families. By the time a child starts at the Broomhill Nursery the parents should feel confident that their child feels secure in the new environment and has formed a trusting relationship with staff members.

When completing your enrolment form, you will be asked to choose the core times of your child’s attendance. It is important for the smooth running of our Nursery, that if you wish your child to attend outwith these core times, i.e. extra hours, or change the core times, you give us as much notice as possible. We will try to accommodate your needs.