An Accrington day nursery has been named as nursery of the year by the company that owns it.

First Class Childcare Group’s Accrington nursery, in Cannon Street, won for its outstanding achievements over the past 12 months, including a parent involvement scheme, raising over £1,500 for hospice Derian House, offering diverse and culturally relevant activities, and gaining their Step into Quality Award from Lancashire Council.

The company, which owns nine nurseries in Lancashire and Yorkshire, handed out the award at the annual gala celebrations  in Coninston Estate, Gargrave.

Awards were also presented to Natasha Savage, from the nursery, the Busy Bees 3-5’s unit and nursery manager Jill Dwyer for 15 years’ service.