A Church Fenton nursery has completed a \u00a3700,000 redevelopment which has increased its capacity by more than half and secured its future through a new 21-year lease.<\/p>\n
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery has transformed its former prefabricated building into a new two-storey, energy-efficient facility, increasing places from 51 to almost 80.<\/p>\n
The not-for-profit organisation, which was established in 2007, provides full-day nursery care, wraparound before and after-school clubs and support for children with special educational needs.<\/p>\n
The redevelopment was driven by growing demand for childcare places in Church Fenton and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n
The original portable building, which had housed the nursery since it was founded, was no longer considered fit for purpose and has been replaced with a new modular facility designed to support the organisation\u2019s long-term growth.<\/p>\n
Working with architects Henszel Designs and modular building specialist Phoenix Building Systems, the new facility was constructed off site before being delivered in 14 separate pods.<\/p>\n
The sections were craned into position at the Church Fenton site over three days in early August.<\/p>\n
York law firm Hethertons Solicitors played a key role in securing the legal foundations for the project.<\/p>\n
Helen Smith, business manager at Jigsaws Childcare Nursery, said the legal support had been instrumental in allowing the organisation to proceed with the project.<\/p>\n
The legal work was led by Neal MacDonald, assistant property solicitor at Hethertons, alongside Jessica Roberts, head of corporate.<\/p>\n
MacDonald said the project demonstrated the importance of having the right legal arrangements in place to support long-term investment.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cBy securing a new 21-year lease and completing the associated licence for works, we’ve been able to provide Jigsaws with the certainty it needs to invest confidently in its future.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the agreement provided the nursery with flexibility as it continues to grow.<\/p>\n
The new building will be rented over an eight-year period, giving Jigsaws the option to adapt its arrangements or relocate in the future if required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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