SMILING tots were reunited with their friends as nurseries reopened after the lockdown.

St Chad's Pre School welcomed children to a freshly painted building on Gladstone Street in Winsford.

Northwich Guardian:

Children enjoy playing outside

Little ones enjoyed playing out in the sunshine on Tuesday.

Staff and volunteers have completed training to adhere to the government's new social distancing and safety regulations.

Trustee Sheena Partington said: "Although we have opened for only a limited number, we are super excited to welcome back our whole nursery in September.

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Northwich Guardian:

Fun in the sun as staff and tots enjoy being together again

"We are currently taking bookings for the autumn 2020 term and we have spaces available for children aged from six months to fove years. These spaces fill up fast so please email your enquiry to stchadspreschool@live.co.uk or get in touch through our Facebook page."