A new nursery at Mansfield Innovation Centre — Teddy Day Care — that is due to open on 1st April is the third to be opened by Steve and Sue Whitney, who already own Aunty Sue’s Day Care on St John Street and Crocodile Rock Day Care on Newgate Lane.

With an investment of £12,000, the space has been transformed and can accommodate 82 children. The opening has created 18 new jobs.

An open day at Teddy Day Care is scheduled between noon and 2pm on Saturday, 15th March,
allowing parents to view the facilities, meet the team, and apply for a place.

Sue founded Aunty Sue’s in 1996, initially offering home-based childminding services. It opened its first nursery in 2016, and Crocodile Rock followed in 2019.

Suzanne Booth, who joined Aunty Sue’s as an apprentice in 2018 and is currently deputy manager, has been promoted to nursery manager at Teddy Day Care.

Sue said: “We’re thrilled to open our third day care centre, providing much-needed additional childcare places to local families. Teddy Day Care will offer the same warm welcome and nurturing environment as our other nurseries.

“Our goal is to deliver a high-quality early years curriculum and activities, enabling children to learn through play, develop at their own pace, and acquire vital skills for life.

“We also collaborate with families to help shape their child’s learning experience with us. We look forward to opening our doors in April and welcoming more local families into our growing community.”

Centre manager Hannah Frear added: “At Mansfield Innovation Centre, we prioritise supporting ambitious businesses that create local opportunities. We’re delighted to welcome Sue and her team to operate our on-site nursery.

“Aunty Sue’s is a local success story with an exemplary reputation, creating numerous jobs and providing quality childcare for many families around Mansfield.

“The new nursery enhances our overall offering, and the ethos and values of Sue and her team align closely with ours.

“It is about building a community, adding value to local employers and residents and enriching the town’s cultural capital. We are pleased to be at the heart of these developments.”