At Little Inspirations we want happy children and parents. Here you’ll find useful information regarding our policies and procedures for nursery safeguarding, as well as Parent Handbooks and Contracts available for download.
Holidays
Little Inspirations is open for 51 weeks of the year (excluding DVLA Nursery which is open 52 weeks), and is closed on all bank holidays, half day Christmas Eve and one week over the Christmas holiday. No fees will be charged for these closures.
We would appreciate parents giving as much notice as possible for holidays, as this helps in the planning of rotas and the smooth running of the nursery. All absences must be paid for.
Exclusion Periods
If your child is ill we require a minimum period of exclusion from our nurseries, determined by the type of illness.
| Rashes and Skin Infections | Minimum Exclusion Period | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes foot | None | Athlete's foot is not a serious condition, however treatment is recommended. |
| Antibiotics | First 2 days at home | |
| Temperature (anything over 37.5 c) | 24 hours after temperature subsides | |
| Chickenpox | 7 days from appearance of rash (spots must be dry) | Vulnerable children - some medical conditions make children more vulnerable to infections that would rarely be serious to most children, the nursery will be made aware of children who are vulnerable. We need to be informed immediately of medical conditions such as chickenpox or measles from parents/carers. Female staff - Pregnancy - Chickenpox can affect the pregnancy if a woman has not already had the infection. Please report any suspicion of chickenpox, measles or German measles to the setting so that they can contact their midwife or doctor. |
| Cold sores(herpes simplex) | None | Avoid kissing and contact with sores. Cold sores are generally mild. |
| German measles (rubella) | 6 days from onset of rash | Preventable by immunisation. Vulnerable children - some medical conditions make children more vulnerable to infections that would rarely be serious to most children, the nursery will be made aware of children who are vulnerable. We need to be informed immediately of medical conditions such as chickenpox or measles from parents/carers. Female staff - Pregnancy - Chickenpox can affect the pregnancy if a woman has not already had the infection. Please report any suspicion of chickenpox, measles or German measles to the setting so that they can contact their midwife or doctor. |
| Hand, foot and mouth | Until blister clear and healed | Contact local Health protection unit if a large amount of children are affected |
| Imeptigo | Until lesions have crusted and healed or 48 hours after commencing antibiotics | Antibiotic treatment speeds healing and reduces the infection period. |
| Measles | 7 days from the appearance of the rash | Preventable by vaccination |
| Molluscum contagiosum | None | A self-limiting Condition |
| Ringworm | Exclusions not usually required | Treatment is required |
| Roseola (infantum) | None | |
| Scabies | Child can return after first treatment | Household and close contacts require treatment. |
| Scarlet fever | Child can return 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment | Antibiotic treatment is required, this is a notifiable disease |
| Slapped cheek/fifth disease, Parvovirus B19 | None | Vulnerable children - some medical conditions make children more vulnerable to infections that would rarely be serious to most children, the nursery will be made aware of children who are vulnerable. We need to be informed immediately of medical conditions such as chickenpox or measles from parents/carers. Female staff - Pregnancy - Chickenpox can affect the pregnancy if a woman has not already had the infection. Please report any suspicion of chickenpox, measles or German measles to the setting so that they can contact their midwife or doctor. |
| Shingles | Exclusion will apply if rash is weeping | Can cause chickenpox in those who are not immune i.e. have not had chickenpox. It is spread by very close contact and touch. |
| Warts and verrucae | None | Verrucae should only be covered in swimming pools, gyms and changing rooms |
| Diarrhoea and vomiting | Minimum Exclusion Period | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea and/or vomiting | 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting | |
| E. coli 0157 VTEC | Excluded for 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea | Further exclusion may be required for very young children under fives and those who have difficulty in adhering to hygiene practices |
| Typhoid fever | Until declared fit by the doctor |
| Respiratory Infections | Minimum Exclusion Period | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Flu (influenza) | Until recovered | |
| Tuberculosis | Until declared fit by the doctor | Contact your local health protection unit |
| Whooping cough | 5 days from the starting of antibiotics or 21 days of onset of illness if no antibiotics are given. | Preventable by vaccination. After treatment non infection cough may continue for several weeks |
| Other Infections | Minimum Exclusion Period | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Conjunctivitis | If prescribed with antibiotics follow the exclusion for antibiotics | If an outbreak or cluster occurs, contact the local Health protection unit |
| Viral conjunctivitis | 14 days from the start of symptoms | If prescribed with antibiotics follow the exclusion for antibiotics |
| Diptheria | Exclusion is essential, always consult with your local HPU | Family contacts must be excluded until cleared to return by local HPU. Preventable by vaccine |
| Glandular fever | None | |
| Hepatitis A | Exclude 7 days after onset of jaundice (or 7 days after symptoms onset if no jaundice) | If an outbreak of Hepatitis A, the local HPU will advise on control measures |
| Meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia | Until recovered | Meningitis C is preventable by vaccination, there is no reasons to exclude siblings or others in close contact of the case. Your local HPU will advise of any action needed |
| Meningitis viral | Until recovered | Hib and pneumococcal meningitis are preventable by vaccination. There is no need to exclude siblings or other close contacts of the case |
| MRSA | None | Good hygiene, in particular hand washing and environmental cleaning are important to minimise any danger of spread. If any further information is required, contact your local HPU |
| Mumps | Until swelling has subsided, not before 7 days of onset of swelling | Preventable by vaccination |
| Threadworms | None | Treatment is recommended for the child and those in the household |
| Tonsillitis | None | There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need antibiotics |
This information has been taken from the Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings by the health protection agency.
Useful Downloads for Parents
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Registration Form (PDF)
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Llantrisant Estyn Report August 19 (PDF)
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Contract – Flying Start (PDF)
Contract – non Flying Start (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)
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Contract
Policies & Procedures
All of our Little Inspirations nurseries follow policies and procedures to ensure good practice is maintained at all times. These are available here for download or on request at any time.
Health and Safety Policy (PDF)
Child Protection / Nursery Safeguarding Children Policy (PDF)
Additional Needs Policy (PDF)
Equal Opportunities Policy (PDF)
Data Protection Policy (PDF)
Confidentiality Policy (PDF)
Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers (PDF)
Complaints Policy (PDF)
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If you have any other queries please don’t hesitate to contact us.