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Fennies opens four new settings

Fennies Nurseries is launching new settings in four locations this summer.
The nurseries will open in Reading, Twickenham, Clapham and Richmond in June and July 2025, bringing the total number of Fennies nurseries to 24.
“We’re excited to expand and bring Fennies to new communities,” said Rageena Tahir, director of early years at Fennies. “Our goal is to provide not only leading childcare but also to become a vital part of the local community, offering a space where families feel supported, and children can thrive.”
Founded in 1992, Fennies Nurseries currently operates 20 locations across London, Surrey, Middlesex and Kent.
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