'Great sadness' - beloved Lostock Hall pre-school announces closure after more than 30 years
Much-loved nursery school announces closure after 30 years in Lostock Hall.
A much-loved children’s nursery has announced it will close in summer, after more than 30 years providing care for generations.
Management at Moss Lane Pre-school in Lostock Hall say the last day will be Friday, July 17, and that there were two main reasons behind the decision.
A Facebook announcement for the nursery, which runs from the Scout HQ in Moss Lane, said: “It is with a great sadness that we announce the closure of Moss Lane Pre-school.
“Moss Lane Pre-school was founded by a group of parents and run by Trish Donaldson for over 25 years until her sad passing in 2017. It was then run by a group of passionate ladies until the end.
“After over 30 years in the community, seeing the business grow from a playgroup to a fantastic Pre-school, the huge rise in costs and decline in children attending over the last two years has made it impossible for the business to survive.
“We would like to thank all our staff, parents and children - past and present, the Scouts, local businesses and the whole community for supporting us over the years.”
The local community has been left saddened by the news, with people taking to social media to thank the “amazing” staff, with many mentioning how much their children have enjoyed attending.
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