Kaitee Parsons and youngsters at Hopscotch nursery
TEARFUL toddlers and
their parents were left
in shock when more
than half the staff of a
Hampshire nursery
walked out in a dispute
over working conditions.
But just 18 months later, under
new management, following an
extensive refurbishment, and
with a new name, Hopscotch Day
Nursery is looking to the future.
New manager Katiee Parsons is
confident that they will be able to
turnaround the failing nursery.
The Titchfield nursery, formerly
Poppins Early Learning Centre,
in Little Abshot Road, hit the
headlines in November, 2006,
when 11 members of staff quit
their jobs over complaints about
their conditions and treatment at
work.
Cover staff were drafted in but
parents backed the staff action,
while Ofsted inspectors were
called in to investigate.
But now under a new operator
Hopscotch, and having successfully
completed much-needed
refurbishment, Hopscotch Day
Nursery is facing a bright future.
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The new-look site now has an
upstairs which will be dedicated
to the pre-school children, while
the older children can enjoy
access to the garden downstairs.
Already the number of children
enrolling are up and it is hoped
that numerous open days will
soon see the nursery at full capacity,
looking after 70 children aged
from three months to five years.
Manager Katiee said: "We are
open, the refurbish is finished
and we are ready to move onward
and upward. Everyone has put in
so much effort and hard work to
make this place a success and all
the staff have been totally committed
throughout the process.
"We are all so excited about the
future of this place. The surroundings
are beautiful, the nursery
is amazing and it's a pleasure
to work here."
Open days are being held on
May 17, June 14 and July 19, from
10am to 2pm.
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