Greenfields Day Nursery has announced it will be submitting a planning application this month for a dedicated baby unit on its existing site beside the Rugby Club. The proposed Swiss-style chalet building would be sited at the end of the existing tarmac playground and would be designed to provide an ideal environment for Shipston’s youngest residents. Nursery owner, Lesley Tavener, said “Parents have been asking us for years to set up a baby unit, but we’ve seen that demand grow significantly in the past 12 months.
Although we are now registered to accept under twos, we believe they need their own environment where they can receive appropriate care and stimulation without too many toddlers rushing around! “Provision for children in Shipston has really improved in recent years but up to now, there hasn’t been a local option for parents wanting a nurserystyle environment for their babies. If our application is successful, we hope to be able to provide that choice from Easter.” She continued. The proposed unit would be able to accommodate up to 12 children from 8am to 6pm on weekdays.
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