Sure Steps Derby Lane Day Nursery in Liverpool, Merseyside, has been sold to Bumbles Nursery Group for an undisclosed sum.

Sure Steps is a long-established and highly-successful day nursery which has an effective operating capacity for 58 children aged from 0-5 years.

Childcare is provided from an attractive four-storey property that sits in a prominent position in Derby Lane in Liverpool.

The nursery has been owned and operated by John and Ann Miller since 2011.

The pair recently decided to sell as they wished to start their retirement and the property was owned by their pension fund.

Following a confidential sales process with Sofia Beck at Christie & Co, Sure Steps has been acquired by Bumbles Nursery Group.

This is the fourth setting in its growing portfolio.

Ian Makinson, director at Bumbles Nursery Group, said: “We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Sure Steps Nursery, adding a fourth location to our family of nurseries in Merseyside.

“This expansion strengthens our commitment to providing excellent early years care and education in the Liverpool and Sefton areas, ensuring that more families have access to quality childcare within their communities.”

Beck adds: “This was a confidential opportunity which attracted Bumbles Nursery Group from the offset due to its location and outstanding reputation.

“The nursery is an excellent addition to the three other nurseries it currently owns.”