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Neighbourhood first for county

A 40-place facility in Barnstaple is on track to become the first neighbourhood nursery in Devon when it opens its doors in January. The purpose-built Kiddywinks Nursery, which has been funded by the Department for Education and Skills, the New Opportunities Fund and Devon County Council, will have a dedicated baby area, an extensive outdoor play area and a large main nursery.

The purpose-built Kiddywinks Nursery, which has been funded by the Department for Education and Skills, the New Opportunities Fund and Devon County Council, will have a dedicated baby area, an extensive outdoor play area and a large main nursery.

Co-owner Clare Day said, 'The location of the nursery in Whiddon Valley will enable parents from all local communities to access the nursery with ease as it is within walking distance of many housing developments.

'We will be running a drop-off and collection service for children who attend local nursery schools. We will also be providing free sessions to children aged three-plus, whose parents wish them to take up their entitlement to grant funded sessions.'

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