A BRAND new purpose-built nursery has opened its doors in Chester this week.

Kids Planet Day Nurseries is celebrating the launch of its new facility on the grounds of Chester Rugby Club on Hare Lane.

The single storey building replaces the original nursery on the same grounds, which was acquired by the group in 2018.

The nursery is a 110-place setting for babies through to pre-school and benefits from a range of outdoor play areas and a state-of-the-art sensory room.

Clare Roberts, CEO at Kids Planet,said: “We’ve had an absolutely fabulous reaction to the new nursery so far.

"The staff have worked incredibly hard to make the transition from the old nursery as easy as possible for the children in our care and we can’t wait to meet new families who are looking for outstanding childcare facilities in and around Chester."

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Kids Planet Day Nurseries currently provides childcare for over 7,500 children across their 54 settings in the North West and Midlands.

With nurseries planned for Winnington and Shrewsbury later this year, the group continues to go from strength to strength as the UK’s third largest childcare provider.

For parents currently considering childcare, Kids Planet are holding an appointment only 'Open Day' on Saturday, March 6 from 10am-2pm across all settings.