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About Meon Springs
Meon Springs Montessori, near Alresford, Hampshire is situated in a wonderful, light and airy Village Hall in Kilmeston.
Offer a blend of Early Years learning philosophies for 2-5 year olds in their outstanding nursery and pre-school. The premise has a lovely garden and quick and easy access to woodland and farmland which is part of the Wayfarer Walk.
Business Summary
Over the past 11 years, the nursery has experienced significant growth, expanding from a single location with 17 children to operating multiple nurseries and holiday clubs with over 50 children enrolled. They started with just purchasing Meon Springs Montessori in 2012 and have since added The Little School location and holiday clubs at two primary schools.
The nursery weathered closures and changes in operations during the pandemic in Years 9 and 10. Overall, the business has shown steady, sustainable growth over the past decade.
Financial summary
Year | Number of Children | Number of FTE Staff | Turnover | Profit |
1 | 17 | 2 | £66,983 | £8,394 |
2 | 24 | 3 | £58,782 | £6,220 |
3 | 30 | 5 | £103,866 | £24,803 |
4 | 34 | 6 | £72,359 | £10,941 |
5 | 26 | 6 | £70,750 | £11,661 |
6 | 15 | 6 | £68,983 | £9,394 |
7 | 28 | 6 | £93,162 | £12,065 |
8 | 22 | 3 | £92,226 | £9,649 |
9 | 17 | 2 | £78,086 | £13,836 |
10 | 19 | 3 | £82,548 | £12,241 |
11 | 21 | 7 | £78,830 | £13,705 |
The number of registered children has grown nearly 3x from the initial 17 children to over 50 currently. Staff has expanded accordingly, from 2 FTE initially to 7 FTE now. Financially, turnover has increased from £66,983 in Year 1 to £78,830 in Year 11. Profitability has fluctuated year to year, with highs of £24,803 and lows of £6,220, but the business has remained viable.
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