Haarlem, Netherlands-based early years software company KidsKonnect has acquired Blackpool-headquartered childcare sector training provider NoodleNow.

NoodleNow stated that tens of thousands of practitioners use the company as part of their nursery staff’s continued professional development.

The businesses will continue to operate separately and independently.

KidsKonnect acquired nursery management software provider Blossom in 2023.

KidsKonnect’s chief executive Peter Baars said: “Following on from our acquisition of Blossom in 2023, we are excited that NoodleNow have joined the KidsKonnect family. As we continue to grow in the UK, this expansion into the training and CPD space means we continue to deliver on our desire to improve nursery management for everyone in the sector”

NoodleNow’s founder Craig Stables commented: “I couldn’t be prouder of NoodleNow and that it’s now a part of KidsKonnect… I’m looking forward to what we can do together going into next year and beyond. The whole team is excited about what the future holds, especially bringing high-quality CPD training to even more people in the childcare industry.”

Law firm Birdi & Co represented Stables in the sale to KidsKonnect. “This deal is a great example of how a well-structured approach can really deliver for everyone involved,” said Kush Birdi, Birdi & Co co-founder. “I’m incredibly proud of the team at Birdi & Co. for their hard work and dedication in making it happen. Seeing Craig’s goals come to life and helping NoodleNow! take this big step is what we are most proud of.”

Blossom’s managing director Ash Pajpani said: “This is an exciting time for the UK nursery market, and I look forward to what this means for Blossom’s ever-improving product offering. This development marks another great step in Blossom’s journey with KidsKonnect and bringing only the best to our customers and the sector.”