Suitable premises
Early years and childcare provision can be provided on:
- domestic premises, which is somebody's home - for setting up a childminding business
- non-domestic premises, which can be purpose built premises like a village hall or school premises, for setting up a nursery, pre-school, out of school provision
The useable space inside your premises will determine the number of children you can look after.
The amount of space needed for each child depends on their ages, you can find out more in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) page 27 section 3.57.
Take into consideration the space required for:
- storing equipment and resources
- enough toilets and sinks for children
- access to a safe outdoor play area
- adequate parking for staff and parents or good public transport links
If you're planning to prepare and serve food on the premises see the Food Standards Agency information. If you need to carry out building work contact the Local Authority Planning team and make sure premises meet fire regulations.
If you're looking for property in Brighton & Hove to open a new business, or to expand your early years business, go to www.GVA.co.uk for information about available council properties.