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Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School, Market Harborough
Situated on Northampton Road, just before the main town of Market Harborough, Progress House Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high quality care and education to children aged up to five years old.
As a Partou nursery, we value that all children are unique with their own personalities and characters. That’s why we encourage them to explore their natural interests through our tailored learning activities.
Facilities
An exciting experience tailored around the individual needs and interests of each child
Highly qualified, experienced staff who love putting the needs and interests of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fully equipped outdoor space that encourages freedom and expression in all weathers
Excellent parent partnerships with regular chats and online journals providing regular progress updates
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 7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £260.00 | £61.50 | £40.50 | £36.75 |
| 2-3 | £251.25 | £59.75 | £38.75 | £34.75 |
| 3+ | £251.25 | £59.75 | £38.75 | £34.75 |
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 |
| £4.00 | £2.25 | £1.75 |
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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Progress House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01858 431700
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
96 Northampton Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF
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What families say?
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E M
02 April 2025
Fantastic! Our daughter loves her time here. She is always excited to come and see the staff that work in her room. She loves that she can spend time outside and see her cousin from another group. As parents we are happy that she is happy and enjoys her time at nursery.
Elif O
31 March 2025
Our son has been attending Progress House since he was 9 months old. Everyone in the team is extremely caring and helpful at all times. Our son absolutely loves to go to nursery and has an incredible relationship with the staff there. He often runs to hug them when we drop him off. They always do ...
Katie C
25 March 2025
Our daughter is currently at Progress House and joined from the baby room, she is our second child to attend the nursery. We have always been extremely happy with the care that the children have received. The wellbeing of the children has always been the priority and we like the 'family feel' of the...
K R
20 March 2025
Our little boy joined in February 2023 - he settled in well and is now thriving at Progress House. He was a clingy baby, with allergies. The staff have been so supportive- he is now confident and loves going in. The staff in each room have taken the time to get to know him and what he likes. This has...
S C
19 March 2025
We are so happy we chose Progress House nursery for our children. Our children are so happy and feel loved and well cared for there. The staff know all the children's names even if they aren't in their room and we always get a warm welcome from the staff. It feels like a big family and that was a rea...
Laura B
19 March 2025
Progress House is a great little nursery. It's the staff which make it so. Three of my children have attended the nursery over the years and all have thrived within it. One of my children has serious food allergies and the staff have been great, learning about the allergies (one of which is new to th...
Jodie N
19 March 2025
We've been using Progress House for six years now. The team in the nursery are wonderful; they really care about the children from their happiness to their development. The behaviour they model is noteworthy at birthday parties etc (the children from PH help their friends, confidently speak to adults...
Kara W
19 March 2025
We would not send our children anywhere else, the manager has been absolutely amazing, she is always willing to hear feedback, she does what's right for the staff and the children and goes above and beyond with us parents. During COVID we could not fault anything the nursery did, they were so on it a...
L H
01 March 2025
We are so happy with Progress House, my child has settled in really quickly and all the staff are friendly, attentive and caring. It's a great setting and I recommend it to everyone.
Sophie H
04 January 2025
My daughter has been here for a year now and I can't praise the staff enough for all they have done. Her confidence has come on massively and I am so grateful for all the staff have done.
Melanie W
04 January 2025
Really happy with my child's time at nursery. He really enjoys his time. His development has come a long way, thank you to Progress House.
B R
04 January 2025
Absolutely love Progress House, staff are wonderful and understanding at all times. Communication is great, speedy and efficient. We've seen our boy thrive in both rooms he's been in - he's happy and jolly. Would 100% recommend.
Megan D
04 January 2025
Progress House couldn't do anymore for our two girls. Both are always so happy to be at nursery. We always know they are in the best care and well looked after.
Dimple C
04 January 2025
My daughter has been attending the nursery from the age of 10 months. She has settled into the setting and the staff have been fantastic, supporting her with her needs. I would recommend the nursery to other people because we have had a fantastic experience with both of our children.
Frances F
14 August 2024
All the staff at Progress House provide excellent care. Our daughter loves going and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! The staff have gone above and beyond in terms of encouraging our daughter with her eating, something she struggles with and nothing is ever too much trouble for them...
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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