The importance of high quality early years care is more widely recognised today than ever before, and the potential for the development of new day-care provision has never been greater. Starting and Running a Nursery has been specifically written for all those planning, starting or running a nursery, and provides the reader with the best available advice on implementing all aspects of day care. The authors are both directors and owners of a nursery providing day care for the under fives. Together, they have extensive experience in education, childcare and business management.