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Why did you decide to close your nursery after 22 years?
Due to a change in my personal circumstances it seemed like the best call for all of us. I am not retiring but the nursery has been successful, so it is no major drama. I didn’t want to go out on a low. I’ve absolutely loved it but it’s a big responsibility. Of course there are lots of big chains out there doing a great job, but I’ve had to grow this from the very beginning to the end. I just felt it was time.
Why did you choose to close at the start of a new academic year?
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