ERA Technology, the local technology consultancy employing over 300 staff, has recently opened a day nursery at its site in Cleeve Road, Leatherhead to offer childcare facilities to its staff, neighbouring companies and local residents. The nursery, located on ERA’s 18-acre site and operated by Playtime Nurseries, was officially opened by ERA’s Chief Executive Officer Fred Cahill.

The nursery cares for babies from 0-2 years and children from 2-5 years and is register0ed in accordance with OFSTED national daycare standards. Playtime is a family-owned business, established in 1964, with 2 nurseries operating in the area. As well as plenty of opportunity for learning and creative play, the nursery also provides the chance to introduce the older children to computers proving that it’s never too early to learn about the latest developments in technology!

“The nursery is a great facility for staff and the local community” , explains Fred Cahill, Chief Executive Officer of ERA Technology Ltd. “By providing childcare facilities on our site we are ensuring that people can concentrate on their work, safe in the knowledge that their children are being looked after by a team of experienced professionals.”

Playtime understands the trust that parents place in them and provides a secure, warm and welcoming environment for a child. “The first five years of a child’s life are important, informative years”, states Jane Burge, co-manager of Playtime. “And it is our aim to provide a caring, stimulating, loving, family atmosphere.”

Carolyn Salmon, Principal Engineer at ERA Technology is delighted to be using the nursery facilities. “I am really pleased that Playtime is operating the day nursery facility at ERA.
My 2 year-old son, Alex, has thoroughly enjoyed the last 18 months at the Playtime nursery at Chessington, and is equally as happy at the new nursery. It is wonderful to have an on-site nursery so that I am nearby if there is ever a problem but it also provides me with greater flexibility in my working day.”

The day nursery is open to all staff from ERA Technology, its joint venture company Telecom MODUS and all local companies and residents. For further details telephone Julie Griffin, Manager of the day nursery at Leatherhead, on 01372 377470.