Grandir UK welcomes First Place Nurseries into its growing portfolio

Grandir UK has welcomed First Place Nurseries into its growing portfolio, strengthening its presence in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, bringing the group to 99 nurseries across England.

First Place Nurseries comprises three well-established nurseries with strong local reputations, and the acquisition represents a natural alignment of shared values around high-quality Early Years provision, community connection and consistent, child-centred care.

For Grandir UK, the addition marks another important step in its long-term growth strategy, while keeping the focus firmly where it belongs: on children, families and the communities each nursery serves.

Continuity For Families, Enhanced Support for Teams For families at First Place Nurseries, day-to-day life will remain reassuringly familiar. Children will continue to be cared for by the same teams, in the same settings, with the same routines and relationships that families know and trust.

Behind the scenes, the nurseries will benefit from the additional support that comes with being part of Grandir UK. This includes access to wider expertise, investment and infrastructure designed to strengthen quality, stability and long-term sustainability, without compromising each nursery’s individual identity.

Grandir UK is clear that every nursery has its own character, shaped by its team and its community. Preserving that individuality is a core part of how the group operates.

A Family of Distinctive, Locally Led Nurseries Grandir UK brings together a wider family of nurseries across England, each operating with its own identity, leadership and community focus. What unites them is a commitment to quality, child-centred practice and nurturing environments where children feel safe, confident and supported as they learn and grow.

Investing In the Future of Early Years The acquisition reflects Grandir UK’s continued commitment to the Early Years sector and to the professionals who deliver high-quality education and care every day. For First Place Nurseries, being part of a larger group creates greater opportunities for professional development, shared learning and career progression, while allowing nursery teams to remain focused on what matters most: supporting children to thrive.

Lydia Hopper, CEO at Grandir UK, said: “First Place Nurseries share our belief that high-quality Early Years provision starts with strong teams, trusted relationships and deep roots in the local community. By welcoming First Place nurseries into the group, we are bringing together our collective strengths to ensure we continue providing the very best for our children and families. Each nursery remains proudly itself, supported by the stability, expertise and investment that come from being part of Grandir UK.”

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