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The essential information you will need to start your own nursery, compiled by Annette Rawstrone Expert help

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Consultancies

* Busy Bees, as well as owning a chain of nurseries, can help develop facilities either in partnership or on behalf of large companies: The Rom Building, Easter Avenue, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 6RN, tel: 0870 380 6614.

* The Children's House consultancy can advise on all aspects of starting and running a nursery: Station Road, Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire DN41 8AJ, tel: 01472 504891, consultancy@the childrenshouse.org.uk, www.the childrenshouse.org.uk.

* Childcare Partners has expertise in helping employers decide on childcare strategy, particularly in the area of partnership schemes with local communities: Buffer Bears, Head Office, The Hospitium, Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR, tel: 0118 950 3200.

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