A charming children’s day nursery situated in Darlington with an enviable reputation is under new ownership.
Smallworld Day Nursery was founded in 1998 by the current owners and has cemented a strong reputation for providing the highest levels of childcare within a warm and secure environment in County Durham.
The nursery is registered for 52 children and enjoys excellent reviews ensuring regular referrals and recommendations with historically healthy occupancy levels.
The business operates from a three-storey victorian property which has been converted and modernised, providing versatile and spacious nursery accommodation which is well appointed throughout.
Dedicated to delivering strong levels of childcare, the setting was rated as “Good” by Ofsted in its last inspection in 2017 and there is highly qualified, long-serving staff members in place which is another factor of the ongoing success and reputation of the business.
Having built up the day nursery into a successful childcare setting for over 20 years, our client wanted to sell Smallworld to facilitate retirement plans and Redwoods Dowling Kerr was instructed in the sale.
After a comprehensive marketing campaign using RDK’s bespoke strategies, Smallworld generated significant levels of interest and received five viewings. The nursery was sold to a group operator looking to expand their portfolio.
The buyers said the nursery has been very well-run by the owners and they have plans to use their knowledge and expertise to enhance the already successful setting.
Upon completion of the sale, the vendors said: “My experience with Redwoods Dowling Kerr has been positive. My situation meant that this was the right time to sell the nursery and I wanted a buyer with the same ethos.
“Kim Emsley has been really very good throughout. She has been reliable, professional and efficient and she clearly knows her job well. She has been very supportive and helpful throughout the process.
“Redwoods Dowling Kerr are extremely professional and reliable. I would recommend any nursery owner looking to sell to seek their expertise.”
The buyer said: “We were very pleased with the service provided by RDK. Kim has guided us through the whole process and has been hugely supportive and helpful from start to finish. We are delighted with our purchase and are looking forward to the future.”
Childcare Negotiator Kim Emsley said: “The vendors have been a pleasure to deal with throughout, always working tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of the business up to completion as well as collating information requested by solicitors and us. They absolutely have earned their rest, congratulations I wish you the best.
“In addition, the buyers, having dealt with the Director of Castle Kindergarten Limited throughout, were always more than happy to catch up and were quick to respond and chase those needed, which ensured the deal progressed from their side.
“It has been a pleasure to deal with them throughout and I have no doubt that their latest acquisition will be a success, good luck for the future.”
MORE FROM CATEGORY: Childcare & Education
