Former Play Arena boss buys four more sites for her expanding nursery business
“I am incredibly proud of that journey and of the people whose commitment, hard work and belief have made our continued growth possible”
The boss of the former Play Arena soft play centre in Sheffield has bounced back as a successful nursery owner and made a recent acquisition.
Granby Nurseries, led by Dr Sipra Deb, has acquired four nurseries in Lincolnshire, increasing its overall portfolio from nine to 13 sites.
Dr Deb opened The Play Arena soft play centre on Little London Road in 2011.
The popular attraction was visited by an estimated one million children and employed 22 before it closed in August 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions.
She then moved into childcare and had four nurseries when she acquired the Granby Nurseries business in 2022.
Now it has expanded into Lincolnshire.
Dr Deb said: “I am incredibly proud of that journey and of the people whose commitment, hard work and belief have made our continued growth possible.
“This acquisition establishes a significant presence for us in Lincolnshire and gives the group an exciting platform for further sustainable growth.”