Nursery sold to counterpart for undisclosed price

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Bright Stars Childcare in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

The property has been acquired by Storal for an undisclosed price, bringing the firm to a total of 33 registered settings across England, operating as 30 nurseries.

Bright Stars Childcare was founded by Karen and Peter Quinton as a childminding business in 2004, the company then evolved into a childcare service on domestic premises in 2012.

In 2022, it re-registered as childcare on non-domestic premises, expanding to 73 places by converting the residential part of the property into additional nursery space.

Karen and Peter Quinton, former owners of Bright Stars Childcare, said: “When we first opened the doors to the nursery, our goal was to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where children could grow, learn, and flourish. With the support of our teams and families, this vision became a reality. We are confident that Storal’s vision and commitment will ensure the continued success and growth of the nursery. They are enthusiastic about engaging with the community and building strong relationships with each family.”

Sarah Mackenzie, CEO at Storal, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Bright Stars Childcare, which shares Storal’s passion and ethos around early childhood education. We were attracted to the nursery due to its emphasis on ensuring children’s experiences at the nursery are memorable and educational, its positive local reputation not just with parents but with local agencies and schools, and its high-quality facilities. As with all of our acquisitions, we look forward to blending Bright Stars Childcare’s strengths with Storal’s values and strong support structure while embracing its uniqueness and individual story.”