To be a successful nursery owner and manager at the age of 25 is something that Emma Graham is justifiably proud of. Since acquiring the former Just Learning nursery in Bear Park, Durham, in 2007, occupancy at the newly named Busy Bears Children's Day Nursery has soared, and extended services have been developed.
Emma has a degree in business management from Leeds University. In her first year of owning the nursery she qualified as an Early Years Professional. When it comes to experience she has been able to draw on the knowledge and expertise of her mother, a seasoned nursery owner.
'My mother has operated Busy Bees Children's Day Nursery in Durham for more than ten years and she has a wealth of experience to share with me,' says Emma. 'When we first acquired the nursery, the building was in a bad state and the numbers were pretty low. But we pulled together as a team, took on board the staff and totally refurbished the building to make it a bright and exciting place for children.'
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