A VENTURE which runs organic children’s day nurseries in York serving more than 600 families is bidding for the Employer of the Year and Achievement Through People titles at The Press Business Awards.

Little Green Rascals has two nurseries, in Tadcaster Road and Elvington Lane. It says: “Our high standards and highly motivated team have ensured we’ve been successful in rapidly building the business based on our good reputation and customer satisfaction. We have an extensive waiting list for both and have demand for a third nursery.

“This success is built from strong and positive leadership, a good training scheme and ultimately happy employees with clear expectations of their roles and responsibilities.”

Manager Rebecca Casserly says when looking for a suitable role in Early Years she spoke with Little Green Rascals owner Vanessa Warn, and realised: “Her vision of a company that supports employees with childcare and family issues, was just the sort of employer I was looking for.” She says the business offers continuous development for staff with creative personal and professional training plans.