Ratios
Keeping Children Safe Through High-Quality Care
At Clare House Nursery, your child’s safety, wellbeing and quality of care are our highest priorities. We understand that parents want reassurance that their children receive the attention, support and nurturing relationships they deserve every day.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2026 sets out the statutory minimum adult-to-child ratios that all registered early years providers must follow. At Clare House Nursery, we meet these legal requirements and, whenever possible, exceed them to ensure children receive the highest quality care and learning experiences.
Current Statutory Ratios
| Age Group | Adult : Child Ratio |
|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 1:3 |
| Two-year-olds | 1:5 |
| Three- and four-year-olds | 1:13 (when led by a qualified teacher, Early Years Teacher or another approved Level 6 practitioner) |
| Three- and four-year-olds | 1:8 (with a Level 3 qualified practitioner) |
These ratios are the minimum legal requirements, and we carefully consider the individual needs of every child, the environment, planned activities and the experience of our staff when organising each session.
Our Commitment to Children
Strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Having the right number of experienced practitioners allows us to:
- Build warm, trusting relationships with every child.
- Support children’s individual learning and development.
- Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Respond quickly to children’s needs.
- Create engaging, high-quality learning experiences.
Every child is assigned a Key Person, helping them to feel safe, secure and emotionally supported throughout their nursery journey.
At Clare House Nursery, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and thrive with the reassurance that they are cared for by experienced, qualified and attentive practitioners.
Your child’s safety will always come first. We would never compromise the quality of care or place children at risk by operating with staffing arrangements that do not meet the needs of the children in our care.
