Managing a private nursery is a demanding job - ensuring children are well cared for, staff are effectively managed, parents are listened to, maintenance issues are addressed and regulations are complied with, seems to be a long enough list of requirements before starting to think about making a profit! Everything on this list contributes in some way to the profitability of the setting.
This need to make a profit can feel like a black cloud casting its shadow over everything you do. An extra member of staff would free up so much time to ensure planning and observation were up to date, displays were regularly changed, or children could go on more outings, but you can only afford to staff to the minimum ratio requirements. You've read about a fantastic resource, but your washing machine has broken so your equipment budget needs to be spent on replacing that. You are recruiting a new member of staff and the ideal candidate is asking just 50p an hour more than your staffing budget can stretch to.
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