Grants worth more than 1m were announced last week under NOF's Building Neighbourhood Nurseries programme. The money will help build and renovate 13 nurseries across England and develop a further 17.
NOF chair Baroness Jill Pitkeathley said, 'People are working together to create practical solutions for filling existing gaps in childcare provision within their communities.
'These grants by the Fund will enable many new nurseries to be built so children and their parents can benefit from quality nursery care that is affordable, accessible and safe.'
A 154,600 grant will create 52 new nursery places at Alphabet Bungalow in Oldham, Lancashire, as it expands into a former working men's club to accommodate the extra children. Nursery manager Louise Fletcher said, 'So much work has gone into developing this nursery and we are thrilled to receive this grant. It will make a huge difference to the lives of local children and families.'
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