Preschool to stay open as support is 'phenomenal'

The Parade Community Preschool has been saved from closure as a new provider will take over the school.

- by Toby Paine

It was reported last week that the Hilsea preschool was closing due to insufficient funding, leaving families and the local community devastated.

However, Catherine Robinson, manager and founder of the preschool, said a “local nursery chain” will be taking over the preschool, keeping all current staff and pupils.

Ms Robinson said the support from preschool families has been “phenomenal”, adding that “Pompey is full of so many caring people”.