This will take the number of settings operated by the group to 47 nurseries across the UK by the beginning of next year, with plans to double in size in the next five years.
Co-op Childcare currently owns 45 nurseries across England, offering more than 3,600 childcare places, and is part of the Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent co-operatives.
It owns the Co-op's portfolio of nurseries nationwide, which trade under the Little Pioneers brand.
Sally Bonnar, chief operating officer for Co-op Childcare, said, ‘Excellent quality childcare has shown just how important it is over the past 18 months. Our nurseries have been so valuable to their communities and the children and parents we support, and we see real opportunity in continuing to grow our portfolio across the country.
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