Security and safeguarding at Buckshaw Village Nursery
At Buckshaw Village Nursery, we consider the safety of your child to be our first priority. High staff to child ratios, secure entry, CCTV and enhanced DBS checked staff mean your child is cared for in a safe, welcoming environment every day.
Buckshaw Village Nursery keeps children safe with high staff to child ratios, a CCTV recording system, secure fob entry, enhanced DBS checked staff and a strict collection policy, backed by fire and smoke alarms, finger shields and temperature controlled water throughout our Ofsted Outstanding, Millie's Mark accredited setting in Chorley.
Your child's safety is our first priority
At Buckshaw Village Nursery, we consider the safety of your child to be our first priority. From the moment you arrive at The Hub at Buckshaw to the moment you collect your child, every part of our day is built around keeping children safe, secure and cared for.
We maintain high staff to child ratios and put multiple safety features in place across the nursery. Access to the building requires staff authorisation for both parents and visitors, so you can be confident that only the right people come in and out. Families from Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Leyland, Euxton, Preston and Whittle-le-Woods trust us with their children, and our commitment to security is a big part of why.
Our approach to safety sits alongside our EYFS curriculum and our purpose built facilities, and is one of the reasons we hold our Millie's Mark accreditation for outstanding first aid and child safety.
CCTV throughout the nursery
We have several security cameras linked to a CCTV recording system, in order to monitor the safety of the nursery from the outside, and also to enable the managers to monitor activities around the nursery, both inside and outside, and in the reception area.
This gives our management team a clear view of what is happening across the setting at all times, adding an extra layer of reassurance for parents and staff alike.
Our security measures
Safety is designed into every corner of our nursery, from the way we control access to the small details that protect little hands and keep children comfortable.
Strict collection policy
Children are only ever released to adults you have authorised in advance, so you always know who can collect your child.
Fob entry and controlled access
Staff enter using a secure fob system, while access for parents and visitors is controlled by the management team.
Enhanced DBS checked staff
Every member of our team holds enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance before working with children.
CCTV recording system
Several security cameras link to a CCTV recording system, monitoring the nursery inside, outside and in the reception area.
Finger shields on doors
Safety finger shields are fitted to all doors children can reach, protecting little hands throughout the day.
Fire, smoke and panic alarms
Fire, panic and smoke alarms along with emergency lighting help keep everyone safe should the unexpected happen.
Temperature controlled water
Hot water in the children's bathrooms is temperature controlled to guard against scalds and accidents.
Under floor heating
Under floor heating warms our rooms without radiators, removing the risk of hot surfaces and burns.
Safe, hygienic surfaces
Safe, hygienic flooring and work surfaces are used throughout, so play and mealtimes stay clean and secure.
Compliant outdoor areas
Our outdoor safety areas meet regulatory requirements, giving children secure spaces to play in the fresh air.
Controlled access and safe collection
Knowing exactly who is in the building, and who is collecting your child, is central to how we keep everyone safe. Staff enter the nursery using a secure fob entry system, while access for parents and visitors is controlled by the management team.
Our strict collection policy means your child will only ever be released to adults you have authorised in advance. Combined with our enhanced DBS checked staff, this gives families complete peace of mind that their child is in trusted hands.
- Fob entry system for staff, management controlled access for parents and visitors
- All staff hold enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
- A strict collection policy for authorised child pickup only
- High staff to child ratios across every room
A building designed to keep children safe
Our purpose built nursery has safety features woven into the fabric of the building. From the flooring underfoot to the doors children touch every day, the details are all designed with young children in mind.
- Temperature controlled hot water in the children's bathrooms
- Safety finger shields on all doors children can access
- Fire, panic and smoke alarms with emergency lighting
- Safe, hygienic flooring and work surfaces throughout
- Under floor heating to prevent radiator accidents
- Compliant outdoor safety areas for secure outdoor play
You can read more about our nursery or explore our facilities to see how our building supports safe, happy learning.
Every child at Buckshaw Village Nursery is cared for in a secure, monitored environment with controlled access, CCTV, enhanced DBS checked staff and a strict collection policy, so your child's safety always comes first.
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Get in touch to meet our team, see our secure setting for yourself and ask any questions about safety and safeguarding.