{"id":5798,"date":"2021-02-26T13:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=5798"},"modified":"2023-06-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T00:00:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-day-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-start-a-day-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a day nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Startups.co.uk is reader supported – we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text title_type=”h1″]Without doubt, the biggest challenge currently facing UK nurseries is recruitment. Shortages of passionate, qualified early years professionals have forced many providers to close. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of childcare companies in the UK dropped by 4,000.\n

Thankfully, government subsidies will help to ease pressure on businesses this year. From September, the average hourly rate paid to providers will increase by 30% to around £8 per hour. This is to support Whitehall’s goal of offering 30 hours of free childcare support per week for toddlers by 2025.<\/p>\n

The support is lightweight. Combined with rising energy bills and a poor economy, it’s an uncertain time to start a day nursery. But it’s also a golden opportunity if done right.<\/p>\n

Demand for the service remains has never been higher, and savvy business-starters who can offer an affordable provision to parents will hit the jackpot. By example, childminder startup, Tiney.co<\/a> has experienced 150% growth since 2022.<\/p>\n

This article will give you everything you need for a nursery business plan<\/a>. Read on to learn about the qualifications and experience your staff will need, how to choose a premises, and building your nursery brand.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p>

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