Top tips for making the most of your nursery visit
We've compiled a list of popular questions families ask at nursery visits to help you when deciding which nursery to choose for your child's early years education.
Why choose Partou Woodlands Halton Day Nursery & Pre-School in Wendover?
Partou Woodlands Halton is a small, close-knit nursery with a long-standing team and a genuine sense of community. Your child will be known by name from the moment they walk through the door, regardless of which room they’re in. For families who want their child to feel truly settled and secure in their early years, that familiarity makes a real difference from day one.
Situated on the grounds of Halton Combined School, we benefit from access to the school’s outdoor play facilities, giving children space to explore, move and discover. Outdoor play is an important part of the early years curriculum and Ofsted inspectors, who visited in September 2025, noted children building physical skills through outdoor play with real confidence and independence.
Learning doesn’t stop at the nursery gate and children benefit from regular trips into the local community: taking the bus into Wendover town centre to visit the library and explore market days, walking to nearby woods and parks, and making trips to the nearby RAF base areas. These outings build children’s understanding of the world around them, give them real experiences to talk and think about, and support their growing independence in a way that structured indoor activities simply can’t replicate.
Our nursery team has been at the heart of Partou Woodlands Halton for many years, and our manager Emily Brown is a testament to what that continuity means. Emily began her career here as a 16-year-old apprentice, completed her Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Early Years at Partou Woodlands Halton, and has worked her way up to lead the nursery she has always called home. That consistency shapes the whole culture of the setting and our long-standing team members know every child and every family across every room. That depth of familiarity means your child always has continuity of care and familiar faces. Throughout the year, we hold family events to mark celebrations and seasonal moments, as families are a valued part of our nursery community.
Mealtimes are as carefully considered as the rest of the day. Children enjoy a carefully curated rotating seasonal menu, freshly prepared on site, with team members supporting younger children to develop independence as they self-serve and older children taking on small responsibilities like helping to set the tables. Food here is part of how we build confidence, not just how we fuel the day.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Wendover with a warm, experienced team, rich learning beyond the classroom, and a community feel that children and families genuinely become part of, we’d love to show you why Partou Woodlands Halton is a great fit for your family.
Facilities
A calm yet stimulating environment where children can quickly settle and develop confidence
Highly qualified, caring practitioners who create great relationships with children and families
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic outdoor space which includes climbing frames, water play stations and more to explore
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interests of our children
Funded childcare places available
Meet our Nursery Manager
Emily Brown
Nursery Manager
Hello, my name is Emily and I am the Nursery Manager of Woodlands Halton.
I have been working in childcare since 2013. I started at Woodlands as a 16-year-old Apprentice and completed my Level 2 and Level 3 in Early Years here.
As I have worked my way up to Nursery Manager, I have been able to experience many aspects of childcare and have supported various Nurseries within Partou. Although, experiencing other settings has been incredibly exciting, I returned to Woodlands Halton as the Nursery and the team have always felt like home.
I believe working in Childcare is incredibly rewarding and has always been a passion of mine. It is a true pleasure to be such a big part of every child's journey, seeing them thrive and flourish through their early education makes everyday worthwhile.
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Morning session | Afternoon session | ||
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | |
| Care | £75.75 | £340.88 | £45.45 | £45.45 | |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.45 | £4.40 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.75 | £1.40 | |
| Total | £88.75 | £405.88 | £52.65 | £51.25 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Woodlands Halton 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 Woodlands Halton Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Buckinghamshire 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 Woodlands Halton 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.
)
Woodlands Halton
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01296 696429
Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Halton Combined School, Tring Rd, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 5PN
View on map
What do families say about Partou Woodlands Halton Day Nursery & Pre-School in Wendover?
Overall rating
80%
20%
0%
0%
0%
I P
06 November 2025
The manager is truly outstanding. She leads with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for everyone around her. Her communication is always clear and thoughtful, and she goes above and beyond to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and maintains a welcoming, supportive environment. It's clear that...
Kassie P
03 November 2025
Absolutely amazing staff and nursery. So good with my child and supportive. They really care for the children. My little one has been going for nearly 2 years and all the rooms have been amazing and he still has really great relationships with all the staff.
K B
30 September 2024
We looked at a few nurseries before settling on Woodlands to hopefully help increase our child's development. As soon as we viewed Woodlands, we knew hands down this was where we wanted our child to go. The staff makes you feel like an important part of the experience, ensuring enough settlement sess...
Hayley M
22 September 2024
My little one loves her two nursery days at Woodlands. The staff are great and caring, and it's great to see via the app what activities my little girl gets up to during the day. It always seems like a lot of fun! Every time I pick her up she is happy and smiling, which in turn makes me happy. I know...
M C
20 September 2024
Both of my children have thrived at Woodlands and the staff have been great in their proactive care and support to both of them. Highly recommend. The nutrition had been great providing a good variety. Engagement and feedback to parents through the app and face-to-face has also been great so that you...
Marieta I
20 September 2024
Partou Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-school has been a good place for our daughter. The staff are kind and take care of the children well. Our daughter enjoys her time there, and we've seen her grow and learn. We feel she's in a safe and happy environment, and we're pleased with the care she's gettin...
S D
05 April 2024
I am very impressed by the overall experience my toddler receives at Woodlands. The staff are warm, friendly, and care about the children in their care. I receive regular updates about his learning and development and I have been impressed by the opportunities and resources provided during the day. T...
B F
19 March 2024
Our daughter loves going to Woodlands. It’s always a happy place and all of the staff are kind and pleasant. Facilities are great and the children get fantastic playing opportunities and are taught and prepared well for stepping up into primary school.
L L
03 February 2024
We have nothing but praise for Woodlands Day Nursery. Our daughter has flourished and grown so much under their care. The staff have been so welcoming and take time to connect with our family every pick up and drop off. We couldn't have found a better place for our little girl. Thank you.
V B
02 November 2023
We have been very pleased with the progress at Woodlands and we know that this is down to the excellent setting that the nursery has provided. Every single teacher is lovely and loves working with writing, speech and general development has excelled during her time at Woodlands. I cannot praise the n...
Krista L
27 September 2023
I always wanted my children to attend a nursery where they are excited to go and leave with a big grins on their faces. Woodlands does exactly this! The staff are fab and always coming up with fun filled activities for the kids to do. Which my husband and I love reading about in the daily diaries tha...
M C
13 September 2023
The care my son received was excellent. The staff were invested in my son's happiness and organised lots of fun activities for him and his classmates to complete.
Katie B
30 August 2023
I was apprehensive about my son starting at Woodlands, but the nursery has gone above and beyond to cater for his needs effortlessly. The attention to detail with care diaries and observations are fantastic and are lovely to read throughout the day. I feel at ease knowing he is in a warm and nurturin...
Ashley O
30 August 2023
My son has just finished his settle sessions and has now began attending Woodlands and I can not fault the team. From the registration process through to starting, the team have made us feel very welcome and secure in leaving our son in their care. Every time we have picked up, he has greeted us with...
C T
11 August 2023
We were very nervous for our son to start nursery. However Woodlands were so welcoming and after some settling in sessions our son got used to Woodlands. He is always very excited to go and has made lots of friends - he has also come on leaps and bounds. The staff are so friendly, caring, and welc...
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.
Helpful information for your nursery search
Understanding the Ofsted inspection changes
Ofsted are making important changes to the way that they inspect and rate children's services and childcare settings; learn what these are and what they mean for families.
Working Family Childcare Funding Explained
From 1st September, more families than ever will be eligible for the government’s expanded “30 hours free childcare” scheme. Our guide explains what working family childcare funding is, who qualifies, how it’s applied, and the steps you need to take to claim it. Whether you need term-time ...