Expanding our Nursery Profile

Dean Close Little Trees Nurseries are actively looking to take over the management of existing nurseries, acquire existing trading nurseries from single sites, to groups of nurseries. We also are looking for properties for conversion to develop into new nurseries. We will consider most opportunities and will make decisions quickly. 

Trading Nurseries
•    Good quality premises either owned or leased.
•    Ideally with a safe ‘drop off’ area and say 10 car parking for parents and staff
•    A registration of 60 places or more
•    A large garden 
 
Properties for conversion
•    Existing buildings around 5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft with car parking and outdoor play area
•    D1 planning consent or suitable for change of use
•    Prefer leasehold

 Location Characteristics
•    Visible sites with good access
•    Residential locations close to arterial routes, neighbourhood centres, business and retail parks
•    Ideal locations close to new build housing, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and other amenities
 

The Dean Close Foundation is a charitable educational Foundation established in 1886. It is therefore a ‘Not for Profit’ business with all surpluses reinvested into the educational and care offerings we provide. All the nurseries operate within the wholly owned company, Dean Close Nurseries Ltd and trade under the brand name Little Trees.

The Nurseries have been running for 30 years, and we have substantial experience in the development of new nurseries, both purpose built and conversions.

If you have a nursery which you wish to sell or pass on the management contract then please contact the Bursar. Similarly, contact the Bursar should you have land for development or a building suitable for a nursery conversion please.

Any conversations will be in the strictest of confidence. The team aim to look at opportunities quickly and provide good quality feedback. 

Adrian Bowcher
Bursar
T: 07941932471
E: apbowcher@deanclose.org.uk