A POPULAR nursery has celebrated its fifth birthday with staff ensuring lockdown didn’t spoil celebrations.

Safari Childcare, based in Halstead Road, Colchester, has now re-opened for all children new safety and cleaning measures in place.

But before the lockdown was eased, the nursery held a virtual birthday party via social media including a teddy bears picnic.

Chanel Lassman, director of Safari Childcare, said: “I am so proud of Safari Childcare and what we have achieved together over the past five years. I can still remember the first little one we had join us when we opened our doors.

“We are also lucky enough to have some amazing team members that have been with us since the beginning.

“It would not have been possible without the support we have received from our wonderful families and friends, and, of course, the valued parents and children.”

Visit safari-childcare.co.uk.