Investment Date

December 2021

Employees

c.7,000

Headquarters

UK

Sector

Business & Tech Services, Childcare, Education

Status

Current

Kids Planet Day Nurseries is the second-largest nursery operator in the UK, renowned for its high-quality childcare provision. Founded in 2008 by Clare Roberts and her father John Hoban, Kids Planet operates over 270 sites, primarily in the north of England, and is responsible for the education of over 35,000 children in the UK. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and greenfield developments, and it also operates nurseries for Cambridge and Oxford Universities. Kids Planet launched its Training Academy to offer apprenticeships and early years training, ensuring consistent high-quality care across its nurseries.

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