A NEW nursery has opened in Runcorn, with 128 places and 44 jobs.
The Mayor of Halton, Cllr Pamela Wallace, opened Kids Planet Sandymoor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. She was joined by her consort, Cllr John Abbott, for the launch.
The purpose-built nursery on Otterburn Street welcomed the Mayor, local families and senior leaders from Kids Planet Day Nurseries.
Guests were shown around the setting, including its rooms, learning resources and outdoor play areas. It has created 44 jobs and can care for children from babies through to preschool age.
Dedicated spaces have been designed to support each stage of early development. The nursery is close to Runcorn East station and the M56 motorway, making it accessible for families travelling to work or living nearby.
Those attending included Lucy Kaczmarska, the group’s Chief Operating Officer, Emma Duffy, Area Manager, and Steph Mills, Sandymoor Nursery Manager.
Kids Planet cares for more than 40,000 children across over 300 settings. The family-owned group already has a nursery on Langdale Road, and the Sandymoor opening expands its presence in the region.
The nursery provides chef-prepared meals, special educational needs and disabilities support, and a nature-based curriculum called Udeskole. Families also receive an all-inclusive service, with Kit & Kin nappies included.
Eligible families can receive 30 hours of funded childcare for children aged from nine months to four years.
Ms Kaczmarska said: “It’s brilliant to see our new Sandymoor nursery come to life and to welcome the Mayor and so many local families through our doors.”
"The setting has a truly special feel, with beautiful spaces indoors and a magical outdoor area that will give children so many opportunities to explore, imagine and learn.”
"Openings like this are always a special moment for us.”
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