Nursery World - Nursery group acquires small chain

Casterbridge Nurseries, the seventh largest nursery group in the country, has acquired another nursery operator.

The deal means that Casterbridge now offers 2,800 childcare places at 27 settings, primarily in London and the south-east of England.

The group has bought Springfield Lodge Day Nurseries, two settings in Swanscombe and Dartford in Kent, which offer a combined total of 275 places. The nurseries also operate two after-school and holiday clubs called ‘School’s Out’.

Matthew Moore, Casterbridge operations director, said, ‘We are delighted to have acquired the Springfield Lodge nursery business. Their highly committed staff team and overriding dedication to providing a top quality service fits very well with our own philosophy. The teams have been very engaging since the acquisition completed and we are working very well together.’

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