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Kids Planet acquires 115th setting

The third largest nursery group in the UK has bought Kinderbear Nursery in Padiham, Lancashire.
Kids Planet has bought Kinderbear Nursery - its 115th site
Kids Planet has bought Kinderbear Nursery - its 115th site

The 80-place setting has been operated by Alison and Brian Pulleyn since 2002. In its last Ofsted inspection it was rated good.

With the nursery acquisition, Kids Planet now operates 115 sites across the country.

Chief executive of Kids Planet Clare Roberts said, ‘I am delighted that we have completed on the wonderful Kinderbear nursery, after seeing many synergies with Kinderbear in the joint values for quality childcare provision and keeping children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do.

‘As a growing, dedicated group, and I am really excited to watch them integrate and develop and looking forward to supporting the nursery with their transition into our Kids Planet family.’

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