During the visit, a group of parents discussed with the princess the nursery’s role in providing support for children before they were sent home.
She said the staff were “nurturing for a long time at a school environment, but having that relationship with parents, being able to help you at home and pass on the baton to you, so when the child gets home actually the child feels like there is a holistic service”.
The Early Years Alliance offers 70 places for local children aged between two and five years old, included at Foxcubs which was rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Mr Leitch, the alliance’s chief executive, said after the visit: “I think she was impressed about the work we do generally and the fact it’s about supporting community as well as children.”
