Tops Day Nurseries in Corfe Mullen and Wimborne have remained open throughout the second lockdown.

Following the return of children after the first national lockdown the nurseries saw an increase in children showing early signs of anxiety and there were disruptions to their development after having to be isolated for so long.

Cheryl Hadland, managing director said, “I am so proud of our colleagues who continue to provide an outstanding level of childcare during this unprecedented time.

“With government restrictions not affecting childcare I am delighted that Tops Day Nurseries can remain open during this second lockdown.”

Tops Day Nurseries care for children aged from three months to school age.

It will also continue operating ‘Hi5’s Club’ for primary school children and will be offering emergency placements between the hours of 6am and 8pm, subject to demand and availability.

Ms Hadland continued, “The service we provide means we are just behind the front line; several of our nurseries are on hospital sites, and most of the rest look after children whose parents work in the NHS and emergency services.”