At Cwtch Childcare we endeavour to accommodate everyone who wishes to join us. However, at times when we are unable to offer the placement you require we do have to put in place waiting lists.

Our settings will use the following admission criteria which will be applied in the following order of priority:

1. Looked after children
2. A child known by the local authority to have special educational needs (SEN)/Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and whose needs can be best met at the preferred nursery
3. A vulnerable child with either a Child Protection or a Child in Need Plan or Local Authority/Common Assessment Framework
4. Children who have siblings who are already with us
5. Children whose parents live within the area
6. Key workers and other essential workers as deemed necessary by authorities

A child requiring a full-time place may have preference over one requiring a part-time place. This is dependent upon work commitments, occupancy and room availability.

We operate an inclusion and equality policy and ensure that all children have access to nursery places and services irrespective of their gender, race, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation or that of their parents/carers/families.

Prior to a child attending our setting, parents/carers must complete a registration form and and sign a contract to provide a childcare placement which sets out our terms, conditions and obligation of both the parent/s / carer/s. These forms provide the setting with personal details relating to the child. For example, name, date of birth, address, emergency contact details, parental responsibilities, dietary requirements, collection arrangements, fees and sessions, contact details for parents, doctor’s contact details, health visitor contact details, allergies, parental consent and vaccinations etc.

You will also be asked to complete relevant permission forms which can include:

• Permission to take your child off the setting premises (e.g. for trips and activities linked to our play, learning and experiences for children)
• Emergency consent (for medical emergencies)
• Permission to apply sun cream to your child
• Permission to transport your child (e.g. for wrap around collection/drop off to another setting, trips and visits)
• Permission to take photographs and videos for observation and sharing with parents/carers on the settings social media, parent app and website