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Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School, Knowle
Partou Little Big Steps is a modern, purpose-built day nursery and pre-school ideally situated for families in the Filwood Park and Knowle areas of Bristol.
Our fabulous setting is full of bright, spacious playrooms which are filled with natural resources, creating the ideal space for children to learn and explore.
Facilities
A beautiful modern building with spacious playrooms filled with natural resources that encourage curiosity
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Well equipped outdoor areas which children of all ages can explore, come rain or shine
Fabulous learning activities, tailored around the unique needs and interests of each child
Funded childcare places available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.00am – 6pm |
Morning session 7am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £412.50 | £87.00 | £47.00 | £45.75 |
| 2-3 | £412.50 | £87.00 | £47.00 | £45.75 |
| 3-5 | £381.25 | £80.25 | £47.00 | £45.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £13.00 | £7.40 | £5.60 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- We don’t charge for bank holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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Little Big Steps
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01173 776370
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Little Big Steps Private Day Nursery, The Park Centre, Daventry Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1DQ
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What families say?
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Alice G
04 April 2025
It's taken me a very long time to sit down and consider writing this review. My primary concern has always been the safety of other children and parents need to hear what I have to say. My at time, 11 month old son, was involved in a safeguarding issue in this nursery. I won't give details, the whole...
L O
26 March 2025
My daughter has been coming to Little Big Steps since she was a year old and has always absolutely loved it! Every room is clean and fully equipped with toys and activities suitable for that age range. The food always sounds really nice and I'm often told my daughter has second and third helpings! Th...
Claire M
19 March 2025
Lovely, caring learning environment for our daughter, she has really thrived at little big steps and loves being there. Especially love the outdoor aspects and trips to the fields etc. Teachers really care about her and know her well. Food is great. If I had to ask for something more, it would be mor...
Jasmine T
06 October 2024
Without this nursery, I would be unable to work - the team enables me to leave my child knowing he is safe and having fun. I think as mums we deal with a lot of guilt with putting our children into childcare, but with little steps, it definitely makes me feel at ease and allows me to focus on work wh...
Emily J
06 December 2023
Little Big Steps has been and continues to be a fantastic nursery for both of our daughters over the past 4 years. They both settled in quickly due to such attentive and caring staff and have always been happy to go there. Staff are friendly and I have always felt comfortable and happy knowing my dau...
Jodie P
13 August 2023
Little Big Steps provide a fantastic service. My son has a brilliant time at nursery and the staff really consider his interests when setting up activities. It’s great that everything is included in one price too!
Justine B
11 July 2023
Really happy with Little Big Steps, on the whole, our daughter seems to be really happy which is the most important thing. The staff and facilities are lovely, nice outdoor play area and she seems to enjoy the food. The only criticism would be communication. Would be nice to have more information on ...
E R
10 July 2023
This is a fantastic little nursery, they care so much for our little ones. The baby room staff are brilliant, really responsive to the little ones, and the toddler room provides great on site activities. On site sensory room and large outdoor space. They also now have a mini bus so looking forward t...
J H
10 July 2023
My son enjoys going to nursery at Little Big Steps. The staff are always very good at communicating and were supportive when we had input from Speech and Language therapist. My son especially enjoys the outside space where he can run around and play with other children. There is a good flow between t...
H S
09 July 2023
My son has settled well in nursery after starting buttercup room in January. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. The range of activities and resources they provide are top quality- using open ended resources to promote the children’s imagination and creativity whilst playing. He’s ...
D T
07 July 2023
My girl started nursery more than a year ago and enjoys going to Little Big Steps. She’s excited to go every morning and very happy when she gets back. They do a lot of activities every day: sensory, role play games, singing, arts and crafts and she built her confidence to speak and interact with o...
Aimee S
07 July 2023
My little boy has been going since April 2023, and we haven’t had any issues. The staff inform us every day on collection of what he’s done throughout the day as well as what he’s eaten and drank. The nursery has a good vibe to it and all children seem happy when arriving/leaving.
Jane M
18 April 2023
We are really pleased with Little Big Steps Nursery and feel happy and confident dropping our daughter off there in the mornings. She took a little while to adjust to nursery life, but the staff have all been great at helping her to feel comfortable. Now nursery is a happy part of her routine and her...
Abi K
13 March 2023
The team are absolutely amazing. You can so clearly see the care and attention they put into each child - my daughter loves it and they worked so hard to settle her in and it’s really paid off. She loves going to nursery! The activities always seem to be varied and lots get packed into the day whic...
I R
22 February 2023
Little Big Steps Private Day Nursery & Pre-school, Knowle is an excellent nursery, my son has gone from when he was 10 months old for almost 2 years now. He loves spending time there. The facilities are great and the staff are caring, kind and professional. Would highly recommend.
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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