earlychildhood on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/earlychildhood/Recent content in earlychildhood on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000Outcry Over Planned Closure of Beloved Somerset Children's Nurseryhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/outcry-over-planned-closure-of-beloved-somerset-childrens-nursery/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/outcry-over-planned-closure-of-beloved-somerset-childrens-nursery/The planned closure of the Strode College Day Nursery has ignited strong reactions from residents in Street and Glastonbury. After operating for 22 years, this well-loved nursery for children aged two to four is slated to shut its doors this summer, despite mounting protests from parents and local supporters. The nursery is managed by University Centre Somerset (UCS), which oversees several educational institutions in the region, including colleges in Strode, Bridgwater, Cannington, and Taunton.