Applying to JCN
Do applicants have to be affiliated with the University of Cambridge?
What is the procedure for applying to JCN?
If my child is offered a place but is unable to take it up immediately can I reserve the place?
How long will I have to wait before getting a place at JCN?
Registration Form
General
What are the hours of opening at JCN?
Is the JCN open all year round?
How are parents kept informed of their child's progress?
What times are meals at JCN served?
Can I obtain a list of staff and their qualifications?
Can I obtain more detailed information on JCN policies and procedures?
Are all staff police checked?
Applying to JCN
Do applicants have to be affiliated with the University of Cambridge?
No link with the University is required.
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What is the procedure for applying to JCN?
If you have decided that JCN is right for you and your child you should register your child on our waiting list by filling in the registration form (obtainable by telephoning or e-mailing us). When your child is offered a pace at JCN you will be asked to pay a refundable deposit of one month's fee to secure the place.
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If my child is offered a place but is unable to take it up immediately can I reserve the place?
If you are offered a place but do not wish to use it immediately, you will be charged 75% of the fees payable until the time your child starts at the nursery in order to secure the place.
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How long will I have to wait before getting a place at JCN?
There are continuous changes in the places available at JCN as children move between rooms or leave the nursery. As we hold waiting lists both for children moving within the nursery and for new children joining we are unable to specify the exact position on the list for any child and cannot guarantee precisely when your child will be offered a place at JCN. We try to give at least one months notice of the availability of a place. Many places are offered up to six months in advance.
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General
What are the hours of opening at JCN?
8.30am to 5.30pm. The morning session at JCN begins at 8.30am and you should aim to arrive before 9.30am so that your child can take advantage of the activities provided. If you are going to be later than this time, please telephone us. All children that attend only the morning session should be collected before 1pm. The afternoon session begins at 1.30pm and we ask that all children be at JCN by 2pm. The nursery closes at 5.30pm.
Although there is commercial pressure on JCN to open for longer, we believe that it is best for the children if the hours of opening are kept at 8.30am to 5.30pm.
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Is the JCN open all year round?
Yes, with the exception of Bank Holidays and about a week at Christmas - parents are informed of the exact dates well in advance.
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How are parents kept informed of their child's progress?
Each child has a folder in which JCN staff log their achievements and progress during their time at JCN. This can be accessed by parents at any time. As well as informal meetings with staff at the end of the day, parents may also arrange meetings with staff to discuss the progress of their children.
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What times are meals at JCN served?
10am: Snack (milk, water, fruit, biscuit)
11.20am-12pm: Lunch
3.20pm-4pm: Under Two's Tea
3.45pm-4.15pm: Over Two's Tea
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Can I obtain a list of staff and their qualifications?
A staff list can be obtained by contacting us.
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Can I obtain more detailed information on JCN policies and procedures?
When a child joins JCN, their parents receive a 'Parent Pack' which gives detailed information on JCN policies and procedures.
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Are all staff police checked?
Yes, all staff at JCN are police checked and checked through the Child Protection Agency.
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