Bristol nursery under new ownership as owner bids farewell

A popular nursery in Bristol has been taken over by a new firm after its founder wanted to spend more time with family. Kids Planet Day Nurseries has acquired Butterflies Day Nursery, which is based within the green grounds of the former Shortwood Lodge golf club in Mangotsfield.

Butterflies, which looks after children aged up to four years old, was put up for sale by Viv Osbourne so she can “step back, relax and enjoy my ever-extending family.” Butterflies will be the Kids Planet Day Nurseries 192nd site after the firm grew following a combination of acquisition and greenfield developments.

A spokesperson said they are “providing the highest standard” of early years education and care across the UK for over 29,000 children. Its focus continues to acquire existing nursery settings that fit with its values ​​and provide development opportunities to build out its geographical presence.

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Clare Roberts, CEO at Kids Planet, said: “I am delighted to welcome Butterflies into the Kids Planet family, expanding our presence and offering in the Southwest of England. The nursery comes with a wonderful team who act as role models to the children and create inspiring environments both indoors and outdoors for the children to explore. We are excited to support the whole team and families moving forward.”

A spokesperson added: “Kids Planet have a unique childcare approach in a safe and secure environment where children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others, including nutritious chef-approved home-cooked meals, SEND support and Forest School to name a few. Kids Planet are so committed to this that they have a happiness guarantee.”

Viv Osbourne, previous owner of Butterflies Day Nursery, said: “Butterflies Nursery was brought to life during Covid. I worked with my family to transform the old golf clubhouse into a large, bright, and safe environment for children to learn and play. Trying to find the right company to take it to the next stage of its life was proving difficult, until I was introduced to Kids Planet.