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Welcome to Cotton
Nursey Group
Where learning begins and caring never ends
Cotton Nursery Group is a new and exciting small group of Private
Nurseries. Our aim is to grow into a reputable group of high-quality
nurseries across Scotland.
We currently own 2 very successful nurseries in Scotland
Papillon Nursery
Maxim Park
4 Parklands Way, Maxim Office Park, Motherwell, ML1 4WR
01698 733337
Papillon Nursery
Bellshill
Hamilton House, Phoenix Crescent, Strathclyde Business Park,
Bellshill, ML4 3NJ
About Us..
Our team includes a diverse group of professionals, all with years of experience in education, management, and childcare. Between Declan Joyce's extensive experience in owning and managing nurseries throughout Scotland , Kieran McKay and Ryan Waddell's management expertise in their respective sectors, and Fiona Leggat's expertise in education and child development, we have everything we need to deliver top-quality childcare services to families across Scotland.
We are passionate about what we do and are committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and positive learning environment for every child we serve.
Papillon Testimonials from families..
"Staff know my child well and they have been able to form good relationships with staff and peers"
"The best area is the outside space they have. My son loves playing outside all day in all weathers."
"Staff are super attentive to all children and really make an effort to be involved and get to know the children and their families."
"Garden facilities are brilliant. Child friendly, layout fantastic, well thought of!"
"The rooms in the nursery have a great range of toys and things for children to explore."
​"The staff team are fantastic overall with both children and communicating with parents."
Fiona Leggat
Director
Early Years has been my passion for over 30
years. In everything I do I believe in giving each child the same
opportunities and equality for all. I have been involved in the Early Years Sector since 1992 when I undertook evening classes in Play. This led to me undertaking further education and becoming a college lecturer in Childcare.
Following a very rewarding career as a college lecturer I opened my first Nursery in 2006 and went on to open a further 2 nurseries. These
Nurseries were highly successful, being registered for over 200 children and employing over 50 staff. I sold my nursery business in 2022 and became a Consultant to Early Years. I am also a member of Child Hearing Scotland and enjoy the contribution I make to Children’s Panels.
I spent over 16 years building up the Papillon Group to be amongst the
most successful and highest graded nurseries in Scotland. I took the
decision to sell the nurseries in 2022 to develop my career in other ways.
After selling my nursery business and taking part retirement I began my own Consultancy business in Early Years, providing support to the PVI (Private, Voluntary, Independent) Nursery Sector. I have offered support to nursery in the PVI sector using my expertise of funding, business structuring, expansion, staffing and childcare. Over the last year I worked alongside over 20 nurseries to develop their own establishments and achieve improve gradings with CI.
I am now a Director with Cotton Nursery Group. I advise the Directors on legislation and statutory matters. Nursery Managers all directly report to me on matters of Finance, HR, Quality & Care, Government partnerships and business sustainability growth.
My priority with Cotton nursery Group is to help them grow their group,
expanding in all areas of the Country.
Nicola Brown
Area Manager
I am Manager at Papillon Private Nursery and the Area Manager for the Cotton Nursery group.
I have worked in several different private nurseries over the past 23 years, I have been with Papillon for over 15 years.
I started my career in childcare in 1999.
I graduated last year with a BA in Childhood Studies
I became Manager of Papillon in 2020
Working in early years allows me to be part of the early childhood experience and providing
a quality service for children and families.
I am leader and mentor to over 25 Early years practitioners and I pride myself if being a role model and encourage leadership at all levels.
Company Profile..
Cotton Nursery Group already own a few nurseries and are looking to expand and acquire a select number of well-established settings within Scotland.
You could be selling for any of the following reasons: -
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- Retirement
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Moving or leaving sector
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Ill health
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Spend more time with family
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Relocating
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Tired of the sector
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We understand that a huge concern for owners moving on is their loyalty to their staff, children, and parents.
Our model would be to retain all staff, operational structure, nursery name and brand to continue the legacy that you have already built up over time.
This will ensure that the sale can be carried out seamlessly putting all parties’ minds at ease.
We also appreciate that confidentiality should be at the forefront of any discussions due to the sensitivity of a business sale, we are happy to create a non-disclosure agreement.
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If you would open to a discussion now or in the future, you can contact me on fiona@cottonnurserygroup.com
Contact
Papillon Nursery Maxim,
Maxim 2, Maxim Office Park,
4 Parklands Way,
Eurocentral,
Lanarkshire,
ML1 4WR
Papillon Nursery Bellshill,
Hamilton House,
Phoenix Crescent,
Strathclyde Business Park,
Bellshill,
ML4 3NJ
Proprietor: Fiona Leggat
01698 733337
