Dolphins Childcare Centre in North Petherton, Somerset, has been sold to Millfield Nurseries, which was incorporated in 2024 to deliver high-quality early years education across a number of settings.

Dolphins Childcare Centre is an established day nursery setting registered to care for up to 67 children and located on the same site as North Petherton Community Primary School in the Somerset town of North Petherton.

The setting has been owned by friends, Sharon Lawrence and Di Donald, since 2004.

The pair decided to sell to retire.

Following a confidential sales process with Jassi Sunner at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by Millfield Nurseries, marking its first acquisition.

Holly Angelinetta, director of enterprises at Millfield Nurseries, said: “The aim of Millfield Nurseries is a simple one; to operate a group of well-run nurseries where we can utilise our skills and experience, as well as the skills and expertise of the nursery teams.

“The wellbeing of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do and we aim to provide high-quality childcare in nurturing environments where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

“Through play, creativity, and discovery, we foster confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

“By working closely with families and the local community, we create a supportive space where children can thrive.

“We were attracted to Dolphins Childcare Centre as this vision was clearly echoed and we are very proud that this has become the first site to join the MNL Group.”

Sunner added: “The business attracted a number of enquiries, but Sharon and Di were keen to sell to the right buyer and target a particular asking price.

“MNL expressed their interest and impressed both Sharon and Di, and we quickly agreed a sale.

“MNL will now look to add to their first day nursery in the wider region and use Dolphins as a fantastic platform to develop that from.”

Dolphins Childcare Centre was sold for an undisclosed price.