There is more than a touch of luxury to Lincolnshire Montessori's new family room. In keeping with the Georgian building it occupies, the decor is tasteful, with wooden floors, leather sofas, rugs and shelving units. It's a place where children and parents can relax, removed from the hustle and bustle.
Development manager Nathan Archer says the room is destined to play an important role in strengthening services for families and developing the nursery's business as a whole.
The 9m x 4m space was formerly used for storage, but he felt there had to be a much better use for it. As relationships with parents grew and ties with the local children's centre became stronger, the unused room suddenly presented lots of possibilities.
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