We're delighted to welcome Kingswood Day Care Nursery and Kingswood Early Years Nursery to the Storal family.
Located in Mitcham, South London, the two nurseries have been at the heart of their local community for many years, creating nurturing environments where children are encouraged to be themselves, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Founded by Ashia Siddik and her family, Kingswood Day Care Nursery opened in 2012, followed by Kingswood Early Years Nursery in 2016. Together, the settings have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality early years education and care, with a genuine focus on every child's individual journey.
From our very first conversations with Ashia and her team, it was clear how much care, passion and dedication had gone into creating these special nursery communities. We were inspired by the warm, welcoming atmosphere across both settings and the strong relationships built with children, families and colleagues over the years.
That commitment to putting children at the centre of everything closely reflects our own values at Storal.
Sarah Mackenzie, Chief Executive at Storal, said:
"From every conversation we had with Kingswood Nurseries, we could clearly see the dedication, passion and care that Ashia and her family have invested in building these wonderful settings. The joy that the nurseries bring to children, families and the wider local community was evident throughout every conversation.
Kingswood's commitment to providing a fun, stimulating and nurturing environment that supports the healthy development of every child closely aligns with our own values and vision. We were particularly impressed by the genuine sense of belonging experienced by children, parents and colleagues alike."
Families joining Storal through Kingswood can continue to expect the same welcoming environments that have made the nurseries so well loved. Across both settings, children enjoy bright and engaging spaces designed to spark curiosity, creativity and exploration through play-based learning experiences.
At Kingswood Day Care Nursery, children benefit from dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as a play gym and outdoor garden where they can learn, discover and grow. Kingswood Early Years Nursery shares the same child-centred approach, supporting children to flourish through meaningful experiences and strong relationships with their educators.
For Ashia, finding the right team to continue the nurseries' story was an important decision.
She said:
"Choosing the right organisation to take Kingswood forward was incredibly important to us. We felt closely aligned with Storal from the outset and have been reassured that they are the right team to continue the next chapter of the nurseries' story.
Their unique and wholesome curriculum, shared values and commitment to exceptional early years education made the decision an easier one.
We understand that it is often the little things that matter most to families and children. We're excited to see Storal's remarkable values brought to life across the nurseries for many years to come and are confident that our children, families and colleagues are in excellent hands."
We're proud to be continuing the wonderful legacy that Ashia and her family have created and look forward to getting to know the children, families and colleagues who make Kingswood such special places to learn and grow.
Welcome to Storal, Kingswood.
