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Jun 2021
Ripley's Smarties nursery could reopen in new location
Smarties Day Nursery and Pre-School in Ripley, which closed in March after its landlord decided not to renew its lease, could reopen at a new location four miles away in Brearton.
The nursery opened in 1987 and catered for 52 children. The building it was in is part of the Ripley estate and is owned by Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby.
Its closure promoted an emotional response from many parents on the Stray Ferret's Facebook page, with one saying she was "absolutely gutted" and another calling it "really sad news".
The management of Smarties has now applied to Harrogate Borough Council to convert the former Spotty Dog Boarding Kennels in Brearton, which closed in April, into a new nursery.
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As part of the application, a letter was sent to the council by Smarties' management, which called the site in Brearton "a perfect setting for a children's nursery" with indoor and secure outdoor play.
It would be open from 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday for children between the ages of three months to 11 years.
The letter added:
Harrogate Borough Council will decide on the plans at a later date.
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