Nursery World - Hungry for more

The City is taking notice of the private nursery sector. Alison Mercer looks at the implications for future growth Over the past 12 months, the number of calls to the Nursery World offices from banks and management consultants who want to find out about the private nursery sector have grown from virtually nil to a regular demand. Investors are attracted by the amount of Government subsidy available, including the nursery education grant.

Over the past 12 months, the number of calls to the Nursery World offices from banks and management consultants who want to find out about the private nursery sector have grown from virtually nil to a regular demand. Investors are attracted by the amount of Government subsidy available, including the nursery education grant.

Some childcarers may feel uncomfortable with the idea of the nursery as a business run for profit, but these investors want to be associated with high-quality provision. Money from the City and the actions of corporations such as the healthcare company BUPA should help to fuel growth.

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