Nursery upgrade a step closer after summer fair success
COMMUNITY spirit in a Rotherham suburb has helped a nursery take a step closer towards improving its outdoor play area.
The Fun Hub Nursery organised a summer fair to raise funds towards the project and that saw support from staff, parents and carers, alongside the wider community, bringing in £560 towards making the project a reality.
That total is expected to nudge up further, as income from raffle tickets comes in.
The event was made possible by the commitment of staff, who volunteered their time, alongside significant contributions from parents who donated prizes for the raffle, tombola and second hand stall.
The funds raised will be used to develop a sheltered area with permanent seating in the garden at their premises, at Foljambe Court in Doncaster Road, East Dene. That will allow the children to benefit from outdoor activities throughout the year, even in colder winter months when they would otherwise have to stay indoors.
Since opening in 2023, The Fun Hub Nursery has expanded rapidly and now provides high quality childcare for 117 children. The setting also delivers enhanced provision for children with additional needs and disabilities to ensure tailored support for all.
Following its first Ofsted inspection, the nursery achieved an Outstanding rating in recognition of its exceptional standards in early years education and care. It has established itself as one of Rotherham’s foremost providers for children under five.
Nursery staff praised the overwhelming community support and expressed delight at the success of fund-raising efforts at the summer fair.