One clear problem
Single-Issue Business Review
An independent view on one staffing, occupancy, fee, cash or management question. Includes preparation, a 60-minute remote session and a one-page written summary.
£225 for one issue at one settingNursery business consultancy • UK
Get control of the business behind your nursery.
I help nursery owners and growing groups understand what is affecting occupancy, staffing costs, cash and day-to-day management, then work out what to change and help put it into practice.
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Tell me what is happening. I will help you choose the next step.
Not sure where to start? Try the free Business Checker →About 5 minutes. Enter your name, work email and nursery name to unlock your result.
20 yearsoperating experience
1 → 4 sitesscaled at Pennies
£4.1mturnover reached at Pennies
150+people led at Pennies
Ways to work with TNB
What do you need help with?
Start with the problem. The scope and fee are agreed before work begins.
Several connected problems
Business Health Check
A wider review of one setting to understand what is causing the problems. Includes a written report, prioritised action plan and a 30-day follow-up.
£795 for one settingHelp putting changes into practice
Project & ongoing support
Experienced help with a defined project, or regular senior input into performance, management and growth.
Scope and fee agreed in advanceAny applicable VAT is confirmed before you agree the work.
See the work before you decide.
See the sample review →View the illustrative sample on the £225 review page. It shows the approach using example figures, with no client data.
What TNB helps with
The business problems behind the nursery.
You do not need to translate your problem into a TNB product before getting in touch.
Occupancy & demandEmpty capacity, enquiries, conversion and room performance.
Staffing & leadershipLabour cost, structure, accountability, retention and management.
Money & feesProfitability, cash pressure, pricing and commercial decisions.
Operations & controlProcesses, ownership, reporting and reducing owner dependency.
Start, buy, grow or sellCommercial and operational thinking around major business stages.
Marketing & enquiriesGoogle and AI search visibility, parent conversion, campaigns and practical AI use.
Experience that counts
From running nurseries to growing them.
I’m Dominic Scotton. My experience includes helping grow Pennies from one nursery to four settings, reaching approximately £4.1m turnover and leading more than 150 people. I bring that operating experience to the decisions you face as an owner.
About Dominic →
Proven impact
Grew group from 1 to 4 settingsOperating growth at Pennies.
Approx. £4.1m turnover reachedCommercial responsibility at Pennies.
150+ people ledLeadership across the Pennies nursery group.
25 direct reportsClear accountability for performance and delivery.
Not sure where the problem is?
Start with the free Business Checker.
Thirty questions across six areas of the business. You get a score, priorities and practical next actions without having to choose a paid service first.
Useful before you buy anything
Tools and practical thinking for nursery owners.
Use the tools to investigate a specific question, or read the latest commercial and operational insight.
Free tools
Calculators, checkers and diagnostics.
Profitability, cash flow, staffing, fees, capacity, enquiries, AI visibility and safer recruitment, all in one place.
Explore free tools →Insights
The business behind the nursery.
Practical analysis on staffing, occupancy, funding, buying, selling and running a nursery business.
Read TNB insights →NEW
Would AI recommend your nursery?Run four quick checks across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI, then see where your nursery appeared.
Coming soon
EYFS Inspection Playbook.
The practical preparation programme for early years settings.
Prepare the setting, the team and the evidence with a practical working programme built for early years leaders.
Register your interest →Your next step
Tell me what is happening in the business.
You do not need to know which service you need. Give me the problem as you see it and I will tell you the most sensible next step.
Not sure where to start?Request a free 30-minute call to talk through what is happening.
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