Thamesmead Children's Centre in Greenwich, an independently-run nursery with a board of trustees, is a registered charity but not part of the Sure Start Children's Centre programme.
In March, Ofsted took action to safeguard children after inspectors found the setting had a poor safety and hygiene record, was badly organised and delivered the curriculum inconsistently. They saw exposed electric wires and broken window catches, and noted that unprescribed medication was being administered, sometimes without prior written parental consent.
Since the last inspection in June 2003, which revealed that while the day care was satisfactory there were significant weaknesses in nursery education provision, seven complaints had been received. These related to the lack of qualified and vetted staff, and child protection procedures and health and safety.
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