A NURSERY has been warned to make ‘urgent’ improvements after ‘serious concerns’ were raised.

The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement Notice on Jacaranda Nursery in East Ayrshire following an inspection which raised serious concerns.

This include making sure there is enough food available at all snack and mealtimes to ensure children have adequate quantities of food, and that fresh drinking water is made available throughout the day.

They must also demonstrate to the Care Inspectorate that the manager of the nursery has the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to manage the nursery.

And they must “demonstrate that members of staff employed in the provision of care have the qualifications, skills and experience that is necessary to meet the health, welfare, safety and developmental needs of all children and that they are fit to be employed in the role that they perform.”

A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “The care experienced by children at this nursery is not good enough and must improve. The Improvement Notice we have issued clearly lays out the improvements we must see so that the care experienced by children improves quickly. The provider has indicated to us that they are willing to work with our inspectors to make the improvements required.”

“We will visit this nursery again soon to check on progress and if we are not satisfied with the progress being made we will not hesitate to take further action.

“Everyone in Scotland has the right to safe, compassionate care which meets their needs and respects their rights.

“Anyone with a concern can contact our helpline on 0345 600 9527.”