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Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, Fishponds
Set in a thriving residential area, Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School is ideally placed for families living in and around the Fishponds and Eastville areas of Bristol.
Highly popular amongst families for the happy, healthy environments that we provide, our nursery is filled with exciting areas and stimulating activities that encourage child development.
Facilities
Large spacious playrooms offering a wide range of fun, inspiring and educational activities
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Fabulous outdoor space with special soft play areas for our younger children
Highly qualified, experienced staff who create great relationships with both children and families
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £59.25 | £266.63 | £4.45 | £35.55 | £35.55 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.15 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.70 | £1.25 | |
| Total | £71.25 | £326.63 | £42.40 | £40.70 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bristol Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Hawkesbury Road will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Bristol Local Authority for Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Hawkesbury Road
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01179 657269
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
1 Hawkesbury Rd, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2AP
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What do families say about Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School in Fishponds?
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Nigel W
14 October 2025
My child started the baby room in June and has settled in very well. The staff within the nursery are very nurturing and she has made incredible bonds with the baby room staff. This shows especially when I leave her in the morning, I can pass her to the staff with no tears and a little smile on her f...
P C
09 October 2025
My granddaughter simply adores the adults who care for her at nursery, they really go above and beyond their expected job. She speaks so fondly of her time with friends and happily tells me all the exciting activities and things she has learned. The new manager is lovely and has is clearly so pass...
Scott G
16 July 2025
Since the very start of our son being at Hawkesbury Road the staff and team have been wonderful, some of whom we have come to know well and trust wholeheartedly. The nursery caters very well for all who attend and have been diligent in accomodating any needs we have had. We wish the whole team ...
Sven J
14 July 2025
Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery boasts a caring and attentive personnel that engage with parents in providing the best care for babies and toddlers. The team are friendly, courteous and responsive to the unique needs and parenting styles of the children in their care. From meal time to play time, ...
Ruth B
11 July 2025
Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and a nice small feel - everyone knows who you and your child are. Our son has loved going to nursery for the past 14 months and grown in confidence and development skills and abilities. Management have been available when needed and flexible on providing addit...
Dave W
04 July 2025
A good nursery. Recommended by friends and we are very happy with our choice. Lovely staff. Good communication. Our boy is very happy. Good use of space, in a good location. The children are cared for, and can express themselves
Zoe O
27 June 2025
I cannot speak highly enough of the amazing care and support my son has received from the team at Hawksbury Nursery From the very beginning, the staff have gone above and beyond to create a nurturing environment where he feels safe, valued, and happy every single day. One of the most remarkable ...
G D
24 June 2025
The care our daughter has received at Hawkesbury Road has been exceptional. As first-time parents we were anxious about sending our child to nursery, but the staff have been kind, compassionate and incredibly reassuring at every turn. Our daughter loves every day she spends at nursery, where she take...
F H
24 June 2025
Great nursery, very accommodating to my little nephew and supporting his development, he loves it, he always leaves happy and can't wait to go back. The staff are very kind and professional, Would recommend to everyone!
Abbi B
24 June 2025
Our son has been at Hawksbury Road since his 1st birthday - he's been in both the baby and toddler room as we cannot fault our experience. Communication has always been great, the experience each day is varied and staff are really friendly. We chose this nursery for the safe homely environment and th...
Lauren T
24 June 2025
My little girl has been here since she was 1 and is now almost 4. My baby boy will also go next year. The staff and environment are amazing and you feel that your child is being truly cared for. Cannot fault it
A M
24 June 2025
We're very happy with our daughter's nursery experience. The staff in the baby room are fantastic, warm and dedicated, and our daughter always looks forward to going in. While communication could occasionally be improved and the outdoor space is a bit limited, the overall level of care and variety of...
Hannah P
13 February 2025
My son has been at Hawkesbury Road for over 2 years and loves it. All the staff through all of the different rooms have been wonderful and so caring and kind to both him and us as parents. They are supportive of his learning and he has made some great friends here. Value for money is fantastic given ...
Shane O
12 February 2025
My son has now been at Hawkesbury Road Nursery since September 2024 after moving from quite a poor setting. He has struggled with speech and language and the managers have moved mountains to get him the help and support he needed. We have also now signed our newly born daughter to also join the sett...
Chris J
12 February 2025
We're really happy with the care our son receives at Hawkesbury Road Nursery. He's been with them from the baby room and is now in preschool. He has really settled after being quite anxious initially. He has good relationships with his workers and we appreciate all the feedback we receive. The nurser...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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