A NURSERY that has been running for more than a decade is due to close this month.

Butterfly Montessori Nursery in Halstead will close on May 26 and director Tim Fergus said it was due to a number of reasons.

The building in Colchester Road has been put up for sale.

Mr Fergus said: "It is with regret that we have decided to close Butterfly Montessori Day Nursery on May 26.

"We have been providing quality childcare in the town for nearly 15 years and would like to thank our children, parents and staff both past and present. "Our decision is based on a number of factors and this will allow us to concentrate on our associated settings in Essex and Hertfordshire.

"All staff have been offered positions in our other settings in Colchester."

The nursery received a Good Ofsted report at the latest inspection in 2013.

It was previously known as Puddleducks Day Nursery, however following a change of ownership the nursery rebranded.

Staff provide childcare for children from three months to five years old.