Award-winning Bedford nursery school sold for undisclosed price Bedford News

Christie & Co has sold The Haven 2000 Nursery and Preschool in Bedford.

Founded more than 20 years ago by its outgoing owner Maureen Barker, the Clapham Road Nursery School – which caters for up to 57 children aged zero to four – has been sold for an undisclosed price.

The crèche has been recognized by the Communication Trust for its work in supporting the development of language and expression in children.

And he also received the Shine a Light award, the My Smile award (oral health and education) and the Communication Friendly award.

Following a confidential sales process, it was sold to the Play 2 group Learn Day Nursery.

Krishan and Asha Patel, company directors of Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, said: “We are delighted to have The Haven 2000 join the growing Play 2 Learn Day Nursery group – it is a beautiful setting with superb grounds.

“From our first visit, it was clear there was an opportunity to develop and expand the fantastic work that Maureen, Maria and Vivien have done creating a strong community and loving nursery environment over the past 20 years. .

“We are excited to work with the existing team who share our mission to help children understand the world around them and discover the talents within them so they can grow into happy, successful adults.”

David Eaves, director of childcare and education at Christie & Co, handled the sale.

He said: “We were delighted to support Maureen and her family in the sale of The Haven 2000. It is a great setting at the heart of its community with huge potential for future expansion.

“The nursery attracted immediate interest, with an offer accepted within two weeks of going on the market.

“This continues the strong trend we are currently seeing, where there is unprecedented demand for high-quality environments across the country, as established group operators seek to strengthen their portfolios by creating new geographic hubs.”

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