Nursery group Kids Planet has acquired the Heywood Early Years group, a trio of nurseries in Heywood, Greater Manchester called Buttercups, Daisy Chain, and Woodlands.

These new additions to the Kids Planet group take the total number of settings to 141 across the UK.

Complementing Kids Planet’s own ethos, the new settings are passionate about outdoor learning, and providing quality day-care for children aged 0-5 years.

The Heywood Early Years nurseries value the importance of children learning through play, and encourage children to enjoy doing things for themselves, as independence promotes confidence.

Clare Roberts, chief executive at Kids Planet, said:

“I am pleased to welcome the Heywood Early Years nurseries into our Kids Planet family, and look forward to supporting their teams as they integrate into our group.
Their presence helps us develop an even stronger support network within the Greater Manchester area, as they will sit alongside our leading nurseries in that area.”

Darren and Jayne Grindrod, former owners, said:

“After 27 years in childcare, it was a difficult decision to hand control over to a new company. From the moment we were introduced to Kids Planet, we quickly became aware that we shared the same high standards, ethos and values. We have been reassured throughout that our settings and teams are in safe hands and we have every confidence they will flourish moving forwards.”