Nursery World - Nursery Chains: Directory

For your guide to the who, what and where of nursery chains, our directory gives you all the information you need.

ABC Early Learning

Head office:Hunter House Lodge, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire DG11 1RP

Tel:01387 811197

Email: eamc@btconnect.com

Directors:Ann McEwan, Malcolm McEwan

Established: 1988

Owns 3 nurseries:Ecclefechan, Dumfries (20); Egremont (112), Whitehaven (53) - Cumbria. Also owns a training company.

Places: 185

Employees:31

ACORN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION

Head office:The Old Brewery, The Stocks, Cosgrove MK19 7JD

Tel: 01908 510309 Email: info@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Website: www.acornearlyyears.org.uk

Chief executive:Zoë Raven

Established: 1989

Owns/manages 12 nurseries: Brafield-on-the-Green (40), Burton Latimer (85), Stanwick(54) - Northants; Milton Keynes: Bletchley (46), Castlethorpe (36), Fishermead (64), Kents Hill (56), New Bradwell (33), Shenley Church End (46), Stony Stratford (40), Westcroft (82); Sharnbrook, Beds (62). Also runs Forest Schools, out-of-school clubs, training and a consultancy.

Places:644

Employees: 308

Plans: New nursery opening in Milton Keynes in 2020.

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