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Springwood opened its doors in 1945 as one of the first day nurseries in Leeds. It remained under the same ownership for around 40 years, and after two further proprietors, Sarah Hanlon and Lesley Watson proudly took over in 1998. Having trained together and completed their Nursery Nurse Education Board Qualification (NNEB) in 1984, they enjoyed fulfilling careers in the early years sector and social services. The year 1998 marked the beginning of an exciting and rewarding journey.
In 2022, Sarah became the sole owner of Springwood as Lesley moved on to pursue other challenges.
Our mission is to create a “home away from home”—a safe, secure, and joyful environment where love, care, and nurturing are at the heart of everything we do.
Every child is cherished as a unique individual. They are cared for by a team of dedicated practitioners who are warm, loving, and responsive to each child’s needs, feelings, and interests. At Springwood, children feel safe and secure, empowering them to grow, explore, and develop their unique personalities, talents, and abilities, regardless of their ethnicity, culture, religion, home language, family background, learning abilities, or gender—as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Providing high-quality childcare has always been, and continues to be, our lifelong passion. Springwood’s dedication and enthusiasm remain as strong today as it was when we first opened our doors.
We remain deeply engaged in our relationships with the children, their parents and carers, the day-to-day running of the nursery, and the continuous improvement of our services.
Warm regards,
Sarah Hanlon and the Springwood Team
