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Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School, Beaconsfield
Partou Old Town is a purpose-built day nursery and pre-school in Beaconsfield. Located just half a mile from both the town centre and Beaconsfield Train Station, it’s easy to reach for parents who live or work in the area.
Our expert team of early years practitioners are extremely passionate about providing children with the best possible foundations and work extremely hard to deliver fun-filled learning experiences that reflecting children’s natural needs and interests.
Facilities
Wonderful indoor environments spread across two large rooms
A highly qualified team of practitioners who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Fully equipped outdoor space where children can run play and run freely
Excellent parent partnerships, keeping you informed on your child’s progress every step of the way
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
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.30am – 6.30pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6.30pm |
| £426.25 | £87.50 | £52.00 | £52.00 |
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 | £7.35 | £5.65 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Old Town
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01494 675533
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Spinney, Old Lodge Dr, Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ
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What families say?
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Ishia G
12 March 2025
My little one has been going to Old town for a year now and she absolutely loves going to nursery, I think she has more fun there than at home. Lovely staff who show so much care towards my child. They welcome us with a smile everyday and it makes me so happy to see her so happy to go there. She talk...
L H
21 May 2024
Daughter really happy, the staff friendly and caring.
K S
21 May 2024
Lovely little nursery with great outdoor space which the kids love. The staff are lovely and regular updates are given via the app.
Vicky D
07 March 2024
The nursery is generally very good, with friendly staff who work so hard. Thank you Old Town!
K F
06 March 2024
Old Town is a friendly, welcoming nursery with lovely caring staff. My son always has a great time and I know he is looked after and very happy, sometimes doesn't want to leave! The food is great too!
K S
05 March 2024
We've always had a really good experience with Old Town Day Nursery. My toddler has been here since she was 8 months old and always been well cared for. She loves it here and always has constructive days here. I would always recommend this nursery to other mums.
Emma M
27 February 2024
the staff at Old Town Day Nursery are all very helpful and friendly and have done a wonderful job of settling our daughter into nursery life. The activities are varied and engaging and lots of fun. It's a lovely open and bright space that the children play in and a good outdoor space too. We have bee...
F H
18 May 2023
My daughter has attended the nursery since February 2022. She settled into the nursery so well; this is down to the fantastic staff. The staff were instrumental in her progress, from teaching her to walk and increasing her vocabulary. Our daughter is always so excited and happy to go to nursery. The ...
R H
12 February 2022
A lovely nursery that creates a positive and welcoming environment for children. The staff are great and are very responsive to any questions or queries I have. My child has built good relationships with the staff.
Leanne H
27 October 2021
Lovely setting, lots of things for my little one to do. Friendly staff.
Marzena G
27 October 2021
My daughter simply enjoyed the nursery from day one. The staff is very kind and helpful and easily approachable. My daughter seems to be very happy making new friends and engaging in many activities.
Vicky M
27 October 2021
Overall we are very happy with the nursery. My child comes home smiling and happy everyday and clearly enjoys her activities. The staff are always friendly and attentive.
Melissa M
18 August 2021
My son is four and is coming to the end of his time at the nursery. He has been here from 12-months-old, and every step of his journey has been amazing. He loves every member of staff; they are all so caring, fun and attentive. Whilst we are sad to be leaving, they have prepared him well for big scho...
L O
13 August 2021
This nursery is a small and friendly nursery that my child attends. She is happy and content when I see her and shouts for joy when it is a nursery day. I am with the new garden area and look forward to what happens next.
Kayla C
10 August 2021
I couldn't say any more good things about this nursery, and my son has thrived during his time here. The staff have all been such great role models for my child. The fact they access outdoor play no matter the weather has been amazing, and I've always known he's in safe hands at drop-offs!
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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