Early Birds Private Day Nursery in Coppull, Lancashire, has been sold to national group operator, Kids Planet Day Nurseries, which has a portfolio of over 200 settings across the UK.

The nursery was established in 2003 by Claire Botham, who, while pregnant with her first child, wanted a nursery that could offer that home-from-home environment with love and dedication evident throughout the whole setting.

With a current operating capacity for up to 50 children, it has consistently-high occupancy levels due to its well-known reputation and word-of-mouth referrals.

Following a confidential sales process with Sofia Beck at Christie & Co, the nursery has been purchased by Kids Planet Day Nurseries.

Clare Roberts, chief executive of Kids Planet Day Nurseries, said: “Early Birds is a wonderful setting located in a spacious, detached building filled with charm and character and a homely atmosphere.

“Their warm and inviting learning environments closely aligned with our own ethos and I am really looking forward to welcoming the teams and families into the Kids Planet and working together moving forward.”

Early Birds Private Nursery was sold for an undisclosed price.