Fire Safety in Children's Nurseries: Protecting Our Youngest
Nurseries and childcare facilities care for pre-school children who cannot self-evacuate. Specialist fire safety is essential.. Nursery Fire Safety Children under 5 cannot independently evacuate. Staff to child ratios must account for fire evacuation needs. Key Requirements Ground floor location preferred for easy evacuation L2 fire alarm system minimum Emergency exit directly to outside from each room Cot evacuation equipment (evacuation cots/sledges) Staff training including physical evacuation practice Ofsted inspection includes fire safety assessment Monthly fire drills including sleep time drills For nursery fire safety, contact us.