Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Major private equity-backed UK nursery group Kids Planet Day Nurseries has passed the milestone of 250 UK settings with the acquisition of a group that operates four nurseries across the North of England.
The group has acquired Shine Childcare, a private family-run nursery group founded in 2004 that has grown to comprise four freehold day nursery settings. The group operates Little Angels in Huddersfield, Newbank House in Oldham, Tiny Tree in Halifax, and Tiny Tree in Leeds.
Shine Childcare’s nurseries have a combined operational capacity of 570 places, with an opportunity to register an additional 60 places at Tiny Tree in Halifax, increasing the potential capacity across the group to 630 places. The group’s nurseries provide full-day childcare services covering children from birth to 11 years, including holiday clubs and before- and after-school provision.
The group has now been sold to Kids Planet Day Nurseries for an undisclosed price, following a confidential sales process run by Courteney Donaldson and Nick Brown at Christie & Co.
Nick Brown, Head of Brokerage – Childcare and Education at Christie & Co, commented: "We are thrilled to have successfully facilitated this significant transaction. The portfolio represents an outstanding opportunity for Kids Planet to expand its footprint and continue delivering excellence in early years education. All parties have done a fabulous job in getting this renowned group to completion."
Formed in 2008 with just two sites, Kids Planet has expanded through M&A and development to establish itself as one of the biggest nursery operators in the UK, with sites spanning the country.
In the year ending March 31 2025, a period when the group increased its portfolio from 189 sites to 233, Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited reported turnover of £204.5 million, up from approximately £144 million a year earlier, while cutting operating losses from £7.2 million to around £1.8 million.
Read more about the trends driving consolidation in the UK childcare sector
This leading on-site automotive refurbishment company boasts a longstanding reputation for quality and expertise, servicing over 200 clients with a remarkable 95% repeat business rate.
A leading provider of temporary event flooring solutions in Ireland is up for sale, offering renowned precision and exceptional service to major event organisers nationwide.
This established shopfitting business in West Yorkshire, founded in 2004, boasts a well-linked trading position and a predominantly blue-chip customer base.
Please choose your settings for this site below. For more information please read our Cookie Policy
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide you with access to all features.
These are analytics cookies that help us to improve the way our website works.
These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use.