Our hospital’s day nursery is offering childcare places to all families in the area for the first time.

Until now, the nursery on the hospital site has only been open for children of hospital staff. Now, it is opening its doors to all.

Nursery manager Jackie Naylor said: "We offer high quality care in a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and experience nursery life at their own pace.

"Our staff have a minimum NVQ level 3 in childcare and, because we are used to catering for hospital shift workers, we can offer real flexibility on the days and hours that parents need the child care."

The nursery, called Hunnitots, has dedicated areas for babies (four months to two years), toddlers (two to three years) and pre-school (three to five years). It also offers a holiday club for children aged five to nine and has a sensory garden with an outside teaching area.

Parent Anneliese Da Costa said: "Both of my children have loved going to Hunnitots every day as the activities and learning they get is fun and varied.

"The staff are great and always very understanding of the hectic lifestyles of parents and families."

The nursery, rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, is open 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It is registered with the Edenred national salary sacrifice scheme so parents can make payments through their wage packet and save on National Insurance and tax contributions.

To ask about enrolling a child to Hunnitots, or to find out about the competitive prices, call Jackie Naylor on 01473 704514.