Nursery Questionaire?? (very long - sorry)

[Katymac]

I am planning for my nursery; would you all answer the following questions for me ? I?d really appreciate it. It has far reaching consequenses for me. (Pretty Please??)

I need the answers either
P I would pay a bit more for this (10-20%)
E I would expect this
N It would be nice ? but I wouldn?t pay any more
F Irrelevant, I couldn?t give a F ? whether the nursery had this or not
G God no ? Don?t do this

Food

1. Organic Food
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets)
3. Locally sourced produce where possible
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs
6. Keeping chickens for dinner
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner

Building

1. Wood Windows
2. uPVC Windows

10. Straw Bales as insulation 11. Air-conditioning 12. Rainwater Harvesting 13. Grey Water Harvesting 14. Green Insulation 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) 16. Solar Hot Water 17. Photovoltaic Cells 18. Wind Turbine 19. Ground Source Heat Pump

Internally
20. Natural floor covering
21. Antiseptic floor covering
22. Recyclable floor covering
23. Plastered walls
24. Painted walls (eco paint)
25. Painted walls (conventional paint)

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys
27. Plastic Toys
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with

& TeamC - Thanks as well

Thanks Pinktulips - I appreciate your help

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) E
3. Locally sourced produce where possible N
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat N
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs F
6. Keeping chickens for dinner G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows F
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation F 11. Air-conditioning N 12. Rainwater Harvesting F 13. Grey Water Harvesting F 14. Green Insulation F 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) F 16. Solar Hot Water F 17. Photovoltaic Cells F 18. Wind Turbine F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump F

Internally
20. Natural floor covering N
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering F
23. Plastered walls E
24. Painted walls (eco paint) N
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) E

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys E
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

Bit at my fickle-ness but have tried to be honest.

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) E
3. Locally sourced produce where possible N
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat P
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs N
6. Keeping chickens for dinner N
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows F
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation P 11. Air-conditioning N 12. Rainwater Harvesting P 13. Grey Water Harvesting P 14. Green Insulation P 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) P 16. Solar Hot Water P 17. Photovoltaic Cells P 18. Wind Turbine P 19. Ground Source Heat Pump P

Internally
20. Natural floor covering F
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering F
23. Plastered walls F
24. Painted walls (eco paint) F
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) F

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys E
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

Thanks to both Lio & Bonkerz

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) P
3. Locally sourced produce where possible N
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat P
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs G
6. Keeping chickens for dinner G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows N
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation F 11. Air-conditioning G 12. Rainwater Harvesting F 13. Grey Water Harvesting F 14. Green Insulation F 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) N 16. Solar Hot Water N 17. Photovoltaic Cells F 18. Wind Turbine F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump N

Internally
20. Natural floor covering N
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering F
23. Plastered walls F
24. Painted walls (eco paint) F
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) F

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys N
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with N

Thanks Millarkie

Wow 12 replies - I wondered if I'd get any

I guess to have any real relevance I need over 20 - maybe even more

But I am really chuffed with 12

Thanks foer all the answers

I'm feeling really rotten - I have THE cold - it has been going round for weeks & I have finally gone under

I am off to bed - but would appreciate anyone who could bump it occasional for me?

Thanks anyway
Katymac

1.P
2.E
3.P
4.N
5.N
6.G
7.G

8.N
9.I
10-19. N
20-25. I

26.E
27.E
28,E
29.E

As my DS is 3 in Aug - Nurseries are at forefront of my mind at the mo. tbh though I would find it diff to justify to DH paying more for any of the green/ organic attributes but a good varied vegetarian menu but be a usp for us (as vegies) - and I would be encouraged that the other children attending would be from likeminded families. But I could only see this kind of attention to detail in a nursery being profitable in the more affluent areas of London (or other cities) - where you have the population and demand to suport it. Not that I really know anything about the subject - so maybe I am talking 'out my arse' It does sound lovely - I would like to be a child enrolled here!

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) P
3. Locally sourced produce where possible P
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat N
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs N
6. Keeping chickens for dinner G - but am a veggie!!
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G - aas above!

Building

1. Wood Windows N
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation N 11. Air-conditioning F 12. Rainwater Harvesting N 13. Grey Water Harvesting N 14. Green Insulation N 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel)N 16. Solar Hot Water N 17. Photovoltaic Cells N 18. Wind Turbine N 19. Ground Source Heat Pump N

Internally
20. Natural floor covering N
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering E
23. Plastered walls F
24. Painted walls (eco paint)N
25. Painted walls (conventional paint)E

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys N
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential F - Give them spoons pans and some crayons and a bit of paper and they are happy!!!
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with N

I need the answers either
P I would pay a bit more for this (10-20%)
E I would expect this
N It would be nice ? but I wouldn?t pay any more
F Irrelevant, I couldn?t give a F ? whether the nursery had this or not
G God no ? Don?t do this

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) E
3. Locally sourced produce where possible N
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat N
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs F
6. Keeping chickens for dinner G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows F
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation F 11. Air-conditioning N 12. Rainwater Harvesting N 13. Grey Water Harvesting F 14. Green Insulation N 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) F 16. Solar Hot Water F 17. Photovoltaic Cells F 18. Wind Turbine F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump F

Internally
20. Natural floor covering F
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering F
23. Plastered walls F
24. Painted walls (eco paint) F
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) F

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys E
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

Thanks Saggers, Promater & Usandnosleep - thank you loads

There would always be a veggie option & there is often only a veggie option atm (as long as eggs are OK) plus I serve lots of fish (not relevant to you as a veggie I know - but thought I'd mention it)

The architect & I are arguing over some stuff - I say it's irrelevant & he says it's vital over some things & vice-versa on others

"Mum's" opinions will help me win the arguments (I hope)

But I will have to analyse it all first & I think I need quite a few more for it to be relevant

So any more volunteers?

I need the answers either
P I would pay a bit more for this (10-20%)
E I would expect this
N It would be nice ? but I wouldn?t pay any more
F Irrelevant, I couldn?t give a F ? whether the nursery had this or not
G God no ? Don?t do this

Food

1. Organic Food N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) N
3. Locally sourced produce where possible F
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs F
6. Keeping chickens for dinner G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows F
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation F 11. Air-conditioning N 12. Rainwater Harvesting F 13. Grey Water Harvesting F 14. Green Insulation F 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) F 16. Solar Hot Water F 17. Photovoltaic Cells F 18. Wind Turbine F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump F

Internally
20. Natural floor covering F
21. Antiseptic floor covering N
22. Recyclable floor covering F
23. Plastered walls E
24. Painted walls (eco paint) F
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) N

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys N
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

I think I would expect most things on your list to come as standard. The eco thing would be a bit irrelevant to me as I would not pay more for it. I expect that most parents find nurseries expensive enough without paying extra for 'nice to have' stuff.

Thanks Quasi - I think you could be right

However I MUST win the argument with the architect

I am planning for my nursery; would you all answer the following questions for me ? I?d really appreciate it. It has far reaching consequenses for me. (Pretty Please??)

I need the answers either
P I would pay a bit more for this (10-20%)
E I would expect this
N It would be nice ? but I wouldn?t pay any more
F Irrelevant, I couldn?t give a F ? whether the nursery had this or not
G God no ? Don?t do this

Food

1. Organic Food - N
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) - E
3. Locally sourced produce where possible - F
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat -N
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs - F
6. Keeping chickens for dinner -G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner - G

Building

1. Wood Windows - F

10. Straw Bales as insulation - F 11. Air-conditioning - G 12. Rainwater Harvesting - N 13. Grey Water Harvesting - N 14. Green Insulation - N 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) - N 16. Solar Hot Water - F 17. Photovoltaic Cells - F 18. Wind Turbine - F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump - F

Internally
20. Natural floor covering - N
21. Antiseptic floor covering - G
22. Recyclable floor covering - F
23. Plastered walls - F
24. Painted walls (eco paint) - N
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) - E

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys - E
27. Plastic Toys - E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential - E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with - E

As a general comment, I'd prefer homecooked food and in an ideal world that would be organic. However I wouldn't be willing to pay extra for solar power etc laudable though that would be. HTH

Thanks Liath

Hmm I guess rabbit is off the menu

God, sounds like the nursery of all nurseries. Think you should do the same sort of thing for the people that work there. FWIW, dds nursery staff were never allowed to wear jeans. I know they're the most sensible thing to wear, but it did mean most of them were turned out nicely, and I think that's important.

Food

1. Organic Food p
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) e
3. Locally sourced produce where possible n
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat n
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs n
6. Keeping chickens for dinner g
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner g

Building

1. Wood Windows n (aesthitically)
2. uPVC Windows f

10. Straw Bales as insulation f 11. Air-conditioning n 12. Rainwater Harvesting n 13. Grey Water Harvesting n 14. Green Insulation n 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) f 16. Solar Hot Water f 17. Photovoltaic Cells f 18. Wind Turbine f 19. Ground Source Heat Pump f

Internally
20. Natural floor covering n
21. Antiseptic floor covering f (never heard of this but it sounds nice)
22. Recyclable floor covering f
23. Plastered walls e
24. Painted walls (eco paint) f
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) e

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys e
27. Plastic Toys e
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential e
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with e

Back to bed everyone - cold is rearing it's ugly head

DD is at my mums - so I'm gong to take advantage

Please keep this bumped (If possible?)

I need the answers either
P I would pay a bit more for this (10-20%)
E I would expect this
N It would be nice ? but I wouldn?t pay any more
F Irrelevant, I couldn?t give a F ? whether the nursery had this or not
G God no ? Don?t do this

Food

1. Organic Food P
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) P
3. Locally sourced produce where possible N
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat P
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs P
6. Keeping chickens for dinner MAYBE
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner G

Building

1. Wood Windows N
2. uPVC Windows E

10. Straw Bales as insulation N 11. Air-conditioning P 12. Rainwater Harvesting N 13. Grey Water Harvesting N 14. Green Insulation N 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) N 16. Solar Hot Water N 17. Photovoltaic Cells N 18. Wind Turbine N 19. Ground Source Heat Pump N

Internally
20. Natural floor covering N
21. Antiseptic floor covering N
22. Recyclable floor covering N
23. Plastered walls N
24. Painted walls (eco paint) N
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) E

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys P
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

Sorry Earlgey - thanks for your comments

I am hoping for black (trousers/skirt) black or white top (with at least short sleeves) plus a tabard in dark green with a yelow/gold logo

See you all later

& Thank you to Pooka as well

Bump for anymore...Please?

1 P
2 P
3 N
4 N
5 N
6 G
7 G

8 F
9 F
10 F
11 F
12 F
13 F
14 F
15 F
16 F
17 F
18 F
19 F

20 N
21 F
22 F
23 E
24 F
25 E

26 N
27 E
28 E
29 N

Hope that helps

Food

1. Organic Food P
2. Freshly prepared food (e.g. homemade Chicken nuggets) E
3. Locally sourced produce where possible E/P
4. Children growing the vegetables they eat E/P
5. Keeping free range chicken to provide the nursery with some eggs P
6. Keeping chickens for dinner F/G
7. Keeping rabbits for dinner F/G

Building

1. Wood Windows F
2. uPVC Windows F

10. Straw Bales as insulation F 11. Air-conditioning E/P 12. Rainwater Harvesting N 13. Grey Water Harvesting F 14. Green Insulation F 15. Eco heating (wood/pellet/bio-fuel) F 16. Solar Hot Water F 17. Photovoltaic Cells F 18. Wind Turbine F 19. Ground Source Heat Pump F

Internally
20. Natural floor covering N
21. Antiseptic floor covering F
22. Recyclable floor covering N
23. Plastered walls N
24. Painted walls (eco paint) N
25. Painted walls (conventional paint) F

Toys & Environment
26. Wooden Toys E
27. Plastic Toys E
28. A mix of toys chosen for their development potential E
29. A range of manmade and natural objects to play with E

Thank you Car25 & Rubberduck - appreciate your answers

Any more volunteers??