Nursery World - Nursery Chains: Business

The chains in our directory can be as little as a three-setting group or big enough to cater for tens of thousands of children. Annette Rawstrone looks at the pros and cons of each

Is bigger always better, or do good things come in small packages? For many, businesses growth equals success because it can bring new opportunities, lead to more customers and ultimately generate greater profits. However, that’s not necessarily the case for childcare businesses.

‘Each size of nursery group has its own benefits,’ says Nick Brown, regional director and head of brokerage at Christie & Co. ‘Being a large group can be easier because of economies of scale, having a bigger pool of knowledge to work from and the ability to share staff. A large group can have more visibility and a better understanding of what is happening with trends. In contrast, it is manageable for an owner to oversee a small group, and for some parents they prefer a small group because they think of it as more homely and intimate.’

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