Grants, other funding and business advice for childcare providers
The Childcare Sufficiency Team can advise about new childcare business set up, sustaining existing provision and exiting from childcare provision.
Business resources for childcare providers
Childcare vacancy calculator - template for working out the number of childcare vacancies
OSC vacancy calculator - template for working out the number of childcare vacancies in out of school clubs
Breakeven calculator - a template for working out your breakeven point
Cash flow statement academic year - a template for working out your cash flow
Cash flow statement financial year - a template for working out your cash flow
Occupancy calculator a template for working out your average occupancy
Hempsall's Business Map for early years providers
Write a business plan - GOV.UK - download free business plan templates and find help and advice on how to write your business plan
Other funding opportunities
Childcare providers may also be able to access non-specific childcare grants.