Nursery World - Work matters: A day in the life ... Steven Chadwick, nursery owner

A nursery owner is responsible for overseeing the quality, management and overall viability of their daycare business, says Tina Jefferies, managing director of training provider The Red Space Company

The manager must create a place where children are happy and thriving and parents are content with the standards of care, learning and development while ensuring the business has sufficient turnover to invest in its maintenance and further development.

Some nursery owners are involved in the day-to-day management of the children's care and learning experiences and staff management, while others employ managers for these tasks.

In both cases, a nursery owner must set the vision, mission and standards throughout the provision, if the nursery is to thrive and be a place of choice for parents, children and staff. Therefore, it is essential to have a high level of understanding of daycare practice standards, the ability to develop effective business management systems, and staff recruitment and management practices.

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