Kids Planet acquires Fledglings four nurseries

We are delighted to announce our acquisition of Fledglings, a group of four exceptional nurseries based in Bredbury, Irlam, Stretford and Worsley.

Positioned well with several existing Kids Planet locations, Fledglings expands our offering in the Greater Manchester area.

The teams at Fledglings are committed to providing a flexible service for families within a friendly atmosphere in which children feel welcomed, and the purpose-built settings enable children to develop socially, intellectually, and physically – in an educationally-oriented environment.

Clare Roberts, CEO at Kids Planet Day Nurseries, said:

“We have always admired Fledglings as being strong pillars of the Early Years community in the north-west. With their child-centred approach, I see many synergies with Kids Planet. We are delighted to welcome the teams, children and families and very much look forward to supporting them moving forwards as part of the Kids Planet family.”

Christopher Gray, former owner of Fledglings, said:

“The decision to hand over the reins was incredibly difficult. Fledglings, originally founded by my wife Christine in 1989, has been such a huge part of my family’s life. We are left with fantastic memories and it has been a privilege to have been chosen by many thousands of parents to give their children the best possible start in life. We are confident that the children and our wonderful colleagues will continue to flourish as part of Kids Planet and that has been a major factor in our decision.

The acquisition process was faultless, it was conducted with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism. The target completion date, which we earmarked from the outset, was met and that is something of an achievement! Finally, may I wish all those associated with Fledglings and Kids Planet every success for the future.”

Kids Planet Day Nurseries has grown to 182 settings across the UK through a combination of acquisition and greenfield developments. Our focus continues to be acquiring existing nursery settings that fit with our values for the highest quality in childcare and seeking development opportunities to build our geographical presence.

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