Hopes & Dreams Nurseries is an Isle of Man company providing nursery and childcare services for children aged two to 12.
It plays an important role in supporting the Island's economy and growth of the economically active population, as it provides working parents with flexible childcare, including after-school and holiday clubs.
The company’s purpose is ‘Happy Children, Positive Futures’ and a fundamental aim is to nurture children who respect the Isle of Man’s unique environment, as these children will be the decision-makers and leaders of the future.
The Outdoor Explorers Club sees nursery-age children visit natural settings such as beaches, glens, forests and hills to discover natural beauty and gain confidence and skills outdoors.
Hopes & Dreams Nurseries is reducing the natural resources it consumes, and this is also reflected in its curriculum.
The company used a Government ‘Green Loan’ to replace lighting in its three nurseries with energy efficient LED lighting, reducing operating costs and the need for replacement and disposal of bulbs.
Toys and equipment made of plastics are being replaced with natural resources. Children now use bamboo drinking cups and menus will contain more local produce, supporting local suppliers and reducing food miles.
Hopes & Dreams Nurseries plans to switch to electric vehicles to transport children as vehicles require replacing.
The company has been in business for 21 years, works with 250 families and is firmly part of the Isle of Man community.
Staff lead children on visits to historically and culturally significant sites, community facilities such as libraries, post offices and residential homes and businesses such as Robinson’s.
