One of the greatest advantages that nursery chain managers hold over their counterparts at single-site settings is their ability to share and exchange information and advice about all facets of childcare with their colleagues across their organisations. But managers of standalone nurseries can avoid isolation and enjoy the benefits of group support by joining, or indeed forming, a local network.
Current pressures on nurseries to retain staff, deliver quality care and remain viable make some single-site managers wary of networking with potential commercial rivals. Yet, single-site managers already enjoying the benefits of networking say that nurseries should be able to link up with other local settings that are not in direct competition, perhaps because of their location or facilities.
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