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Business Development - A big build up

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One nursery is looking to almost double capacity by converting the building next door, finds Karen Faux.

Hot on the heels of launching its second nursery in the summer, Capellas is now planning to almost double capacity at its first setting in Coventry. It has just secured planning permission to convert the building next door into a complementary nursery premises, and is currently going through the process of buying the property.

Capellas started life in 2008 and operates from a converted house in Balsall Common. Its last Ofsted report awarded the nursery an overall good with outstanding features, and particularly noted the excellence of its parent partnerships.

The development of the next door building will enable it to expand its offer to 90 places and owner Sonya Wallbank reports she is aiming for an Easter launch.

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