Before you embark on this journey, you should find out what’s involved in setting up a nursery, so that you are well informed. The following information will give you a greater insight into what’s involved.
What is a Day Nursery?
When we normally speak about pre-schools and nurseries, we often mean government funded establishments. Day nurseries in comparison are privately owned and usually provide longer hours of care, to cater…
Fifteen steps to setting up a childcare business
When you have decided that you want to set up a childcare business, whether that be as a Childminder or Nursery, you need to do the following to set things…
Other things to consider when setting up a nursery business
When you decide to set up a nursery you will have a lot of things to think about, and while a business plan will help you get your finances in…
How to set up a day nursery?
Like any other business, before you open up a nursery you will need a business plan. This will help you to focus your attention on the burning questions of is…
How to calculate how much to charge?
In order to calculate how much to charge, you need to take into consideration that most nurseries are only open 38 weeks of the year and not the whole year…
How much do nurseries make?
Although this answer is highly subjective and very much dependent on: how many children are allowed to be admitted; as well as how much you charge; which part of the…
Finding the Right Staff
It is important to choose the right staff for your business, this goes without saying. However, when dealing with children, because the key persons in the children’s lives will have…
Provisions and Education
Unlike primary schools, which are about preparing children for their academic and independent lives ahead, nursery schools are about preparing children for life. This means activities focus around developing the…
Your Premises – What to consider when starting out
The premises you acquire to run your nursery from, will have a huge impact on the actual business you are able to run. The size of it will limit the…
Essential Equipment
You will need to give a great deal of thought to the equipment and supplies you buy for your new business. This will greatly depend on three factors:
Room Décor
Room decor is extremely important because you need a child-friendly and welcoming environment for children to feel excited, yet calm and relaxed in when the situation arises. Below is a…