North Yorkshire nursery expands to meet demand

A North Yorkshire-based children’s nursery is expanding to meet rising demand.

Tiddlywinks Day Nurseries has opened its third site in Boroughbridge, creating 12 new jobs and securing a six-figure funding package from Lloyds. 

The 5000sq ft purpose-built facility sits next to Yolk Farm and has been designed with sustainability at its core, achieving a BREEAM ‘Good’ rating and an ‘EPC A’ energy performance certificate. 

Features include high-spec insulation, an air source heat pump, rainwater management via a 500,000-litre reservoir, EV charging points and covered cycle storage.

Since opening, the nursery, which is rooted in the Forest School ethos, has welcomed children from more than 120 families, with bosses saying they have plans to recruit an additional five staff by January. 

Tracey Roberts, who founded Tiddlywinks Private Day Nurseries in 2004, said: “We’ve worked with Lloyds since 2016, and they’ve been a really supportive partner as we’ve grown. 

“The recent funding has allowed us to expand the business and futureproof our new Boroughbridge site, while staying true to what matters most – providing consistently high-quality childcare. 

“Our nurseries are regularly rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and that’s down to the way we adapt our care to each child’s individual needs. 

“We follow the curriculum, but we also draw on different teaching styles so that learning is tailored and rooted in the children’s own interests. 

“It’s this approach, combined with well-trained, dedicated staff, that has built our reputation and enabled our nurseries to flourish."

Denise Kitchen, healthcare relationship manager at Lloyds, added: “Tiddlywinks Day Nurseries is a fantastic example of a business rooted in its community – supporting families across North Yorkshire, meeting the growing demand for nursery places and creating local jobs that boost the economy. 

“It’s inspiring to see the heart and dedication Tracey and her team put into every site, and we’re proud to be supporting them as they look to add another string to their bow by investing in sustainable premises for the future. 

“I look forward to continuing to work alongside the team, providing the advice, tools and funding needed to help the business continue on its growth journey.”

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