Thanks to word of mouth recommendations, Chester's House, which openedin August, already has 50 children registered, ranging from four monthsto five years old. Rob Green, the nursery owner, currently employs ateam of four full-time staff who look after up to 20 children at nurseryat any one time.
Mr Green, who has three children of his own, said, 'I've always had agood rapport with children, and childcare was something I'd alwayswanted to do. I reached a time of life when I realised there were moreimportant things than making money, and management consulting wasn'tmuch of a life. I'd be away from home on business for five days aweek.
'I gave up my job and studied the National Certificate in Early YearsStudies at Somerset College and went on a lot of work placements andgained experience. I then set up a childminding business with a friendof mine last year, and officially opened Chester's House childcare thisyear.'
Mr Green extended his home to make room for the nursery in a separatearea of the house.
He adds, 'I've always worked hard, but childcare is hard work in adifferent way. It's very rewarding. We have a really good team of peopleand I enjoy the way we observe children and look at how they'redeveloping. I find it fascinating.'