Buckshaw Bunnies Childcare previously rented Gelston Manor Day Nursery in Chorley, which is set in three acres of woodland.
It has acquired the freehold, which means it now owns the property and the land, after receiving £980,000 in funding from Santander Business Banking.
Buckshaw Bunnies Childcare provides 99 places and employs 18 full-time and six part-time staff members.
The nursery began as a childminding setting in 2012, founded by Laura Ward and Annemarie Capper. In response to high demand, the business moved to Gelston Manor and the nursery opened in 2014.
In 2016, with demand continuing to grow, Buckshaw Bunnies was granted planning permission to expand the setting and using Santander funding, was able to renovate a set of outbuildings to enlarge the pre-school facility and accommodate more children.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
