Expert help
It pays to take professional advice and read widely before you start up a nursery.
Consultancies
* Busy Bees, as well as owning a chain of nurseries, can help develop facilities either in partnership or on behalf of large companies: The Rom Building, Easter Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 6RN, tel: 0870 380 6614.
* Childcare Consult, owned by former Ofsted Inspector Laura Henry, specialises in inspection support and staff development. tel: 020 8409 0202, e-mail: info@chilcareconsult.co.uk.
* The Children's House consultancy gives advice on starting and running a nursery, tel: 01472 504891, consultancy@the childrenshouse.org.uk, www.the childrenshouse.org.uk.
* Childcare Partners has expertise in helping employers decide on childcare strategy, particularly in the area of partnership schemes with local communities: Buffer Bears, Head Office, The Hospitium, Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR, tel: 0118 950 3200.
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