Construction work on a new £3.4million nursery has been completed in Greenock, Inverclyde.

The 100 pupil Glenpark Early Learning Centre has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site replacing the previous 'west end' facility at Kelly Street Nursery and St Mary’s Primary.

Education & Communities Convener Councillor Jim Clocherty said: "Although Glenpark is a new name in a new building it is anything but a new beginning. The centre continues the excellent early learning and childcare that has been provided in the west of Greenock for nearly 20 years.

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"The building has been designed to excite and motivate the children and is a truly inspirational setting in which to teach and learn.

"We have committed ourselves to providing every child in Inverclyde the best facilities in the country and Glenpark is a perfect example of what is being achieved."

All three playrooms in the new Glenpark Early Learning Centre – two accommodating 40 children and one accommodating 20 – have floor to ceiling windows offering views out over the River Clyde.

Outside teaching and play areas have also been created including a wooden story-telling chair.

The new centre is part of Inverclyde Council's £270 million school estate programme.

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