Horn End Nursery in Stafford saw waters rise up to 18 inches inside andtwo-and-a-half feet outside.
The nursery's 45 children and staff are now split between StaffordChildren's Centre and the headquarters of Stafford Sea Scouts.
Nursery owner and head teacher Deborah Falshaw said, 'The nursery hasprepared flood defence, but we didn't put on the final barriers on theMonday night because we did not receive the warning from theenvironmental service.
'The cost will be considerably more than 50,000. Contentsinsurance on its own is 25,000. There are also the carpets andequipment.'
She added, 'Because we re-housed ourselves so quickly we haven't lost alot in fees, but we've had the cost of hiring out the otherfacilities.'
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