Staff at an independent nursery in West Bridgford are celebrating to mark its 35th anniversary. The White House Day Nursery, on Bridgford Road, has been described by parents as like ‘one big family’ with ‘wonderful’ staff.
Married couple Dawn, 55, and Ian Wharrad, 61, first opened the nursery in 1988 with 40 children at the site and since then it has grown. “It’s been quite a journey," said Dawn.
"We started off registering for 40 children, we were the second private day nursery in West Bridgford. We are one of the last remaining independents. A lot of them have been taken over by chains now. We’re quite fiercely proud of our independent [status].