A NURSERY has opened its doors in Stanway.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, the largest franchise of childcare in the UK, has opened its latest centre in Villa Road, Stanway.

After passing their OFSTED assessment, the centre welcomed it's first pupils on Monday.

Manjit Sandhu, managing director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Colchester, said: "We were honoured to have the Mayor, Mayoress and Paul Dundas to open Monkey Puzzle Colchester.

"It was extremely successful.

"We received a lot of support from local community and we are committed to providing outstanding childcare services in Stanway and neighbouring areas."

The opening has been long anticipated since Manjit began his adventure last summer.

He found the premises for the nursery in March this year and work took place in July.

Once the building was completed in September the final finishing touches were put into place ready for the opening.

The open day was a real community feel, other local businesses were invited to come and see the new nursery and enjoy tea and cakes.