Manager and owner Jane Crawford said she was 'gutted' when she heard the news. She had spent the past nine months refurbishing the centre's top floor to create six rooms for 20 children aged nought to 14 years.
Ms Crawford said, 'It was so unexpected. We worked really closely with Ofsted throughout the course of the project to make sure we met all the regulations regarding safety issues, and we built up a good relationship with our inspector.'
After seeking legal advice, Ms Crawford has decided not to appeal against the decision. She said, 'We can see no way around the issue. The guidelines state 24-hour care. In many situations, children would be in our care for more than 24 hours. With nursery care and going to school, this could amount to a maximum of 48 hours.'
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