Adelle Taylor is to take over from outgoing chief executive Sarah Steel, who founded the nursery group, which was then taken over by French operator La Maison Bleue in 2019.
As chair, Steel will continue as an ambassador for the nursery group, which now operates 79 sites, and remain the nominated individual with Ofsted. She will also continue her responsibilities as chair of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).
In her role as chief executive, Taylor, who has previously worked in the food and beverage industry, will focus on the company’s strategy, along with supporting the growth of future settings.
She said, ‘I am delighted to be joining The Old Station Nursery Group and it is a privilege to take over from the original founder, Sarah Steel. The group is intensely passionate about early years learning and providing children with the very best start; a cause that is not difficult to get behind.”
Steel added, ‘I’m very excited to be taking on the role of chair at The Old Station Nursery Group, as we continue to grow. I think the future is very bright for us and Adelle will help us to focus on all aspects of success including customer satisfaction. I will continue to keep our focus firmly on providing the highest quality childcare as we move forward.’
