Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Goddard Systems, an operator of childcare schools, from Wind River Holdings, a privately owned investment company, for £906m. "Goddard Systems is the leading brand in the large and growing market for premium early childcare and education. We look forward to partnering with management to support Goddard Systems' thriving franchisee network in furthering the company's important mission of caring for and educating children," Stefan Kaluzny, Sycamore Partners Managing Director.