There are lots of hot topics being discussed in the sector at the moment - literacy targets in the EYFS, changes to free entitlement funding. But recently the big issue for me has been whether a nursery's baby room must always be on the ground floor.
I'm now working on another start-up project with a lovely couple who want to convert their detached house into an 18-place nursery. It's small, but will be very homely. I was struck by its potential on my first visit and immediately envisaged the large lounge and dining room (on the ground floor) being utilised as a 'Family Room', with ample space for 12 two- to five-year-olds who would benefit from free-flow access to the conservatory and garden beyond.
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