Nottingham nursery business sold to national player

A Nottingham nursery firm has been sold to major industry player Kids Planet.

The deal, brokered by property adviser Christie & Co, will see Carrington Day Nursery, on Mansfield Road, sold to 126 nursery-strong Kids Planet.

The deal provides an exit for Carrington Day Nursery owner Tina Jones, who set up the company in 1991. It has a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and capacity for 98 children.

Jones said: “I’m looking forward to having the time to pursue other interests now I’m in the knowledge that Carrington Day Nursery is in Kids Planet’s safe hands.”

Clare Roberts, CEO at Kids Planet, added: “Carrington Day Nursery is set in a wonderful Victorian building and has established a good reputation in the local area. The setting has a strong focus on quality provision and experiences for children and their families, and I see many synergies with our own ethos. We are delighted to welcome Carrington into the Kids Planet family and we look forward to supporting the team.”

Jassi Sunner, associate director – childcare & education at Christie & Co, who worked on the sale, said: “It has been a real pleasure to negotiate the sale of Carrington Day Nursery, not only because of the quality and reputation of the setting but also for the parties involved who worked well together after our introduction. Kids Planet continue their dominant acquisition trail in the Midlands and we are delighted to be part of the introductions made to those tentatively seeking an exit.”