Corporate

Cripps has advised Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd on its acquisition of Cottontails Day Nursery Ltd.

7 May 2026

Cripps has advised Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd on its acquisition of Cottontails Day Nursery Ltd located in Burtonwood, Warrington.

The Cripps team provided advice on both the corporate and property aspects of the transaction. The matter was led by Julie Hughes, with support from Erin Willock and Abigail Kirk in the corporate team, Kathryn Rogers and Mollie Wilson from commercial and tech, and Rachel Holdaway, Katie Brittain and Ben Beatton from the commercial real estate team.

Ashley Mihell, director of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd, commented:

“My experience with Cripps has been great – the level of professionalism was second to none. The team worked brilliantly together and provided significant support, guidance and dedication to ensure the transaction completed within the agreed timeframe.”

Julie Hughes, partner at, Cripps said:

“It was a real pleasure working with Ashley and the wider Tiddlywinks team to complete the transaction ahead of the end of the tax year. This was an engaging transaction for the team and a strong example of how our experience in the nursery and early years sector supported our clients’ growth ambitions.”

Julie Hughes

Partner
Corporate

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