Running your own nursery

[8oreighty]

Is there anyone who has started their own nursery who could answer a few questions? I am thinking of starting one up, it would be on our own land, but would need to build on it...and wondered if anyone could answer some basic questions...

KatyMac was going to - a long long story but she may be able to help you?

Ask away

Think about...

• planning permission, architect, materials.
• building reg's, sewege pipes, flood risk assesment, Any large trees on site? As this may effect build.
• ofsted standards .i.e amount of rooms you will need and how big they have to be for the number of children.
• ad's for staff/children
• will it be attached to your house or on seperate land?

Amount its going to cost to build in total + starting salary for staff + whether you want to make a profit in first 2 years?

£6,000+ for architect and plans to be drawn up. (although you can chose whether you want to draw plans)

6 months+ waiting for council to decide.

£80,000 for build in total.(depending on how big)

Around £12,000 a year per staff member

£4,000 on toys,activities etc...

I dont know how much the assesments will cost exactly but I think it will come to around £2000.

Advertising £1000+