nursery settings owned & operated
funding gaps identified for clients
hour funding — decoded
practitioner, not a theorist.
I’m not an accountant telling you what your P&L means. I’m a nursery director who has lived these numbers, and turned struggling settings around using them.
Most nursery owners can tell you how many children they have on roll. Far fewer can tell you what it costs to care for each one — and even fewer know whether they’re actually making money doing it. This is where we start.
Know precisely how many funded and fee-paying children you need in each room to cover your costs. Stop guessing. Start planning.
What percentage occupancy do you need to be profitable, and how close are you to it? We'll map the gap and build a clear action plan to close it.
Are your private fees actually covering the shortfall left by government funding rates? Many nursery owners are unknowingly subsidising the state. We'll run the numbers and tell you the truth.
Government childcare funding should support your setting. For too many providers, it quietly undermines it. I help you understand exactly what you’re receiving, what you should be claiming, and where the funding gap is costing you money you don’t have to lose.
— A reality shared by the majority of nursery providers in England
A clear, documented picture of the shortfall between what the government pays and what it costs you to provide the funded places. Essential for any funding advocacy, fee-setting, or business planning.
Which model works better financially for your setting? We'll model both scenarios against your actual cost base so you can make the decision with confidence.
Is your setting claiming every supplement and enhanced payment your local authority offers? Many providers leave money on the table simply because they don't know it exists.
Your accountant files your accounts. I help you actually understand them — and use them to make smarter decisions. Think of this as your nursery’s annual health check, but for the numbers that drive your sustainability.
We'll go through your profit and loss statement line by line, in plain English, and translate it into decisions you can actually act on. No jargon. No judgement. Just clarity.
Your wage bill should sit between 65–75% of your income. Are you over or under? Either extreme signals a problem. We'll locate you on the spectrum and explain what it means.
Thinking about acquiring a nursery? Already own one that’s haemorrhaging cash and you can’t work out why? This is the work I’m most known for and most passionate about. I have bought distressed settings, walked into chaos, and built profitable, Ofsted-ready operations from the ground up. I know exactly what to look for.
Before you sign anything, let me look at the numbers. I know what a healthy nursery's finances look like and I know every warning sign of one that will cost you more than it earns. Don't buy blind.
You've inherited a setting with problems, or you've watched your own setting deteriorate. I'll identify exactly where the money is leaking, prioritise the fixes, and give you a clear-eyed picture of what you're actually dealing with.
A structured, phased financial recovery plan for settings that are underperforming. Not a generic template, but a plan built around your specific numbers, your staff, your community, and your goals.
Understanding your numbers shouldn’t be something only directors have access to. When your managers and team leaders understand the financial context of the decisions they make, everything gets sharper, from staffing to resource ordering to how they think about funded places.
Half-day or full-day for nursery owners and senior managers. Practical, hands-on, and built around real nursery finances. You'll leave with a completed financial picture of your own setting.
Half-day
Full-day
In-person or online
For deputy managers, room leaders, and administrators who need to understand budgets, wage costs, and occupancy without being overwhelmed. Plain English. Real examples. Immediate application.
Team training
CPD certified
For nursery owners who feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or just stuck when it comes to their own finances. Private, judgement-free sessions designed to give you control and confidence.
Monthly package
One-off session
Let’s make sure you’re listening. Book a free 30-minute Finance Clarity Call and we’ll identify the one number in your business you need to fix first.
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