Stonehouse Private Day Nursery and Preschool, part of Just Childcare, is located next to the new Aldi store on School Lane and the children became very interested in the building.
Nursery manager Katy Cowell said: "We have a shared site with Aldi and had quite a bit of involvement with the development.
"It was a coincidence because the children had seen different parts of the development taking place and it sparked an interest.
"We continued working with the store as the builders had a big impact on our outside area."
Manager Katy said the store had been 'fantastic' in its engagement with the nursery and allowed them to browse the store and the famous special buys before the branch was opened to the public - in socially distanced, COVID-safe bubbles of course.
"They have really wanted the children to be involved," she said.
"Everything Aldi stands for is exactly what Just Childcare stands for which is healthy eating."
The nursery manager hopes that the partnership with Aldi will continue into the future.
Aldi was recently named by consumer group 'Which?' as the cheapest UK supermarket after a price comparison of 20 essential items.
At the opening, store manager Charlotte Garner said: "It’ll be lovely to welcome local customers into the new store and provide them with easy access to affordable, high quality food."
More information about Stonehouse Nursery and Preschool, which welcomes children from birth to the age of five, can be found at its website here.
1. First shoppers
Little shopper Dorothy with Katy, who were both invited to the new Leyland Aldi in School Lane, photo by Neil Cross.
2. It's finally open!
Dorothy, James, Ava and Harry jump for joy as they get a special tour of the new Aldi near their nursery, photo by Neil Cross.
3. Healthy eating
The children have been learning about healthy eating and James browsed the fruit and veg at the store opening, photo by Neil Cross. Photo: Cross
4. Browsing the middle aisle
Dorothy finds plenty in the middle aisle, photo by Neil Cross.