A North Yorkshire-based children’s day nursery has expanded its operations with the launch of a new, purpose-built childcare facility in Boroughbridge, creating new jobs for the local community.
Tiddlywinks Day Nurseries secured a six-figure funding package which helped it open its third premises next to Yolk Farm, Boroughbridge. The 5,000 sq ft development was supported by a £650,000 Clean Growth Financing Initiative loan from Lloyds, which offers discounted lending to fund sustainable investments.
Sustainability and the environment sit at the heart of this latest venture for the business, which is rooted in the Forest School ethos, creating opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors in a natural rural setting.
The Boroughbridge nursery has already earned recognition for its sustainability credentials, achieving a BREEAM ‘Good’ rating for its environmentally responsible design, alongside an ‘EPC A’ energy performance certificate for outstanding energy efficiency.
Key sustainability measures incorporated into the building include a high-spec insulation system and an air source heat pump. Rainwater management has also been considered, with all surface water collected in a specially constructed, half-million-litre underground reservoir. This water is gradually released into the local watercourse, helping to reduce flow and mitigate potential flood risk in the surrounding area.
To further support sustainable transport choices, the site features electric vehicle (EV) charging points for both staff and visitors, as well as a covered cycle store.
The new site has created 12 local jobs with the nursery set to recruit an additional five staff ahead of January’s intake.
