Why choose Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School in Blackrod?
Housed in the Old Grammar School on Church Street in the heart of Blackrod village, Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Blackrod, Adlington, Aspull, Horwich and the surrounding areas. Our village location gives the nursery a real sense of community, and we have plenty of parking on site for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups. Partou Playdays is rated 10 out of 10 on daynurseries.co.uk based entirely on reviews from families, which demonstrates the quality of our care and strength of relationships we build.
Partou Playdays has a genuine family feel that families notice from the very first visit. Our spacious rooms are beautifully set up and filled with engaging resources, and our team create an environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn. Learning and play activities are carefully tailored to children’s interests and our early years’ curriculum evolves with each cohort of children. This means we are continually evolving our learning and development provision to ensure it is appealing and fun which keeps children engaged and happy.
Children settle well here because they are surrounded by consistent, familiar faces. We have a long-standing nursery team, with many practitioners having been with the nursery for years. That stability means our team know every child’s personality, interests and development needs inside out, and families build relationships with people they genuinely trust. Families regularly tell us their children don’t want to leave at the end of the day, which is always a good sign!
Our large outdoor space is one of the things families love most about Partou Playdays. Children have plenty of room to run, climb and play, and outdoor time is a daily part of nursery life that supports physical development, social skills and confidence. Children also love our forest adventures which give them the opportunity to explore nature and develop resilience in a more adventurous outdoor environment. Dance classes add another dimension to children’s early years learning, helping to develop coordination, rhythm and self-expression through movement and music.
We’re proud of the connections we’ve built within the Blackrod community, and outings are a regular part of life at Partou Playdays. Children visit local parks, go on seasonal walks and engage with people and places in the village, which broadens their understanding of the world around them and builds confidence in new social situations. These experiences are an important extension of the early years curriculum and help children develop the personal and social skills they’ll carry with them into school and beyond. You can learn more about our visits and activities on the Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School Facebook page.
Families are very much part of the Partou Playdays community. We hold regular stay-and-play sessions where parents and carers can come into the nursery and join in with their child’s learning, as well as special events throughout the year. Families tell us they value these opportunities to see the nursery in action, spend time with their child in the setting and connect with other families. That partnership between home and nursery is something we work hard to maintain because we know it makes a real difference to how children feel and how they develop.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Blackrod with a family feel, fantastic outdoor space, an experienced team that children adore and a genuine connection to the local community, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Facilities
Large indoor playrooms filled with natural resources that sparks children’s imagination
Unique forest school sessions which take advantage of our fabulous local woodland areas
Excellent parent partnerships with online learning journals and regular ‘stay and play’ sessions
Large redeveloped outdoor spaces with plenty of spaces for all children to play
Exciting extra-curricular activities including community visits and music and dance sessions
Funded Childcare Options 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 | £58.50 | £263.25 | £4.25 | £35.10 | £35.10 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.10 | £3.95 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.65 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £70.50 | £323.25 | £41.85 | £40.35 |
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 Playdays 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 Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bolton 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 Playdays 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 Bolton Local Authority for Partou Playdays 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 | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th 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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Partou Playdays
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01204 698596
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Old Grammar School, 76 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EQ
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What do families say about Partou Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School in Blackrod?
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Christopher S
18 March 2026
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff have been excellent with both of my children from start to finish. They have really enjoyed all rooms. The outside space is large and fantastic and they love it.
Zoe C
18 March 2026
We love Playdays! The staff are great and so engaged with all the Children, our Son loves his time here. He loves interacting with the other Children and has come on lots with his speech etc. in recent months with all the different activities. Thanks to all the team!
Elisha B
18 March 2026
My daughter has been coming to Playdays Blackrod since she was 9 months old, she's now 3 years old. She loves attending Playdays, she has made so many friends and all the staff have been amazing with her. Its been great to see how my daughter has developed throughout her time at Playdays - she's so c...
Nicola P
18 March 2026
My children both attend Blackrod Partou and are really thriving. They have many experiences and their confidence is excelling. Staff are all excellent. Commitment and genuine care for my children is evident daily. I cannot thank them enough for their continued support. I would recommend Blackrod Part...
Katie T
17 March 2026
My overall experience with playdays has been amazing! My daughter has enjoyed every moment and every room she has been in! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They are always share stories of what my child has been up to each day and the photos and updates they upload on the app are always lovel...
Alisha M
16 March 2026
Absolutely love this nursery! All the members of the lower toddlers room are amazing. My son loves coming and at times it is a struggle to get him to leave. The setting/rooms are beautiful and the staff are beyond compare
A H
16 March 2026
Fantastic nursery where both of my children have attended. My youngest is currently in the toddler room and has attended since being 6 months old. The team are all so friendly and knowledgeable and helped him settle in to each room brilliantly. And they all remember my eldest despite him leaving 2 ye...
Melissa W
16 March 2026
My little boy has been attending Playdays for 1 year now, we are really pleased with the nursery. From the baby room to now lower toddlers and soon upper toddlers the transitions and support are brilliant. We love that the nursery holds occasion mornings such as the Mother's Day morning we attended r...
Sam H
04 October 2025
My child has been attending since Easter and is almost due to move to the lower toddlers. His time in the baby room has been fantastic and he's always so excited to go in each morning he attends. When I pick him up he's full of smiles and has clearly had a good day based on the staff feedback and pho...
G P
15 July 2025
My little boy has loved Playdays since he first started at 11 months old! The staff are amazing, they are very knowledgeable, were accommodating with his routine when he first started and are always there to give support and advice when needed! The outdoor area is amazing and I cannot recommend Playd...
Holly B
15 July 2025
My daughter has been attending Playdays since October 24 and she absolutely loves it. Her development has improved so much and I think this is all down to the amazing staff and the great learning environment the nursery provides. The staff really focus on making each child feel special and that is a ...
Heather L
14 July 2025
My daughter loves going to nursery here and gets upset when I go to pick her up. They have a massive outdoor play area that she loves and so many different areas of pretend play inside. I feel so relaxed knowing she's here and she gets looks after incredibly well.
T T
02 April 2025
Three of my children have attended Playdays Day Nursery over the last 10 years. My third child has only a few months left before leaving for primary school. Playdays has felt like an extension of our family. The staff are so very dedicated to providing the best care for the children- it really wouldn...
Heidi W
02 July 2024
My eldest son came to Playdays 8 years ago and we had a great experience so much so, 8 years later I have sent my second son to Playdays! I love how all the same staff are still there and they remembered my eldest. The staff are all lovely and knowledgeable and you can tell the baby room is very well...
M H
14 June 2024
I don't have a bad word to say about Playdays. My daughter is in the preschool room and she has come on leaps and bounds. She is a very shy little girl and it did take her a while to settle but with the help of her amazing key worker. She absolutely loves going to preschool and has learned so much. S...
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.