Kids Planet Day Nurseries has announced the acquisition of Butterflies Day Nursery in Bristol.

Set within the green grounds of the former Shortwood Lodge golf club, Butterflies has a family feel, where children are put first and encouraged to reach their full potential. Each room is specifically designed to nurture children, from three months up until their transition into school life.

This marks the 192^nd setting for Kids Planet which has grown through a combination of acquisition and greenfield developments, providing the highest standard of early years education and care across the UK for over 29,000 children. Its focus continues to be acquiring existing nursery settings that fit with its values and provide development opportunities to build out its geographical presence.

Kids Planet have a unique childcare approach in a safe and secure environment where children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others, including nutritious chef-approved home-cooked meals, SEND support and Forest School to name a few.

Clare Roberts, chief executive at Kids Planet, said: “I am delighted to welcome Butterflies into the Kids Planet family, expanding our presence and offering in the Southwest of England. The nursery comes with a wonderful team who act as role models to the children and create inspiring environments both indoors and outdoors for the children to explore. We are excited to support the whole team and families moving forward.”

Viv Osbourne, previous owner of Butterflies Day Nursery, said:“Butterflies Nursery was brought to life during Covid. I worked with my family to transform the old golf clubhouse into a large, bright, and safe environment for children to learn and play. Trying to find the right company to take it to the next stage of its life was proving difficult, until I was introduced to Kids Planet.

“After our first meeting, I felt confident that Kids Planet would continue the successful development of the nursery and leave me feeling that Butterflies is in safe hands. They are professional and compassionate, and I know they will continue to progress and improve both the nursery and staff team. I wish Kids Planet the absolute best in their future growth and will watch on with pride as my grandchildren grow under their care.”