Little Green Rascals day nursery in York plans to offer the children organic food, sourcing the ingredients locally wherever possible.
Vanessa Warn, who will run the nursery with her business partner, Tracey Brooks, said, 'We will also be growing our own produce in the organic kitchen garden, and we'll be involving the children in the care of our free-range chickens.'
They also plan to stock the nursery with biodegradable nappies and creams made from natural products.
All nursery waste will be re-used and recycled and all the cleaning products used will be natural and eco-friendly.
Little Green Rascals, registered for 78 children, is housed in a 19th century farmhouse. Alongside the play spaces the grounds will include the kitchen garden and a sensory garden.
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