One year on from its launch, Rainbow Smiles nursery in West Dulwich, London, is thriving. The large Victorian house has undergone a spectacular make-over, with a total refurbishment amounting to £550,000. This includes £400,000 on the building revamp and £150,000 on the nursery itself, including furniture, equipment and resources.
Owner Tariq Ayyub says that initially he had to fight opposition from local residents to redevelop the property as a nursery, and their influence has resulted in the local authority limiting its capacity to 32 children, although it is registered with Ofsted for 45.
He says, 'We identified that there was a significant shortage of provision in this area, particularly for under-twos. Parents who originally signed up to the nursery stuck with us, although the opening was delayed in 2008. We are delighted they were able to see its potential when they originally viewed it, when it was little more than a building site.'
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