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Woodlands Park Day Nursery & Pre School, Apperley Bridge
Set within two acres of beautiful grounds, Partou Woodlands Park is an exceptional day nursery which offers a unique Early Years experience for families in Apperley Bridge, Greengates and the surrounding area.
We believe that exploring natural environments is great for little learners which is why den building, gardening, bug hunts and nature walks are part of everyday life at Woodlands Park.
Facilities
A fabulous mansion building, refurbished to create a homely, fun environment
Stunning outdoor play areas with exciting resources for children of all ages
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic Early Years Foundation Stage experience with a focus on educational and developmental activities
Caring, high qualified staff who are dedicated to providing high quality childcare and education
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 – 6:00pm |
Morning Session 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon Session 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0-2 | £315.00 | £70.75 | £42.75 | £40.75 |
| 2-3 | £302.50 | £67.50 | £42.25 | £39.50 |
| 3+ | £302.50 | £67.50 | £42.25 | £39.50 |
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 |
| £12.00 | £6.40 | £5.60 |
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.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Woodlands Park
Day Nursery
& Forest School
01274 622776
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Woodlands, Park Dr, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 9SG
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What families say?
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Katie S
31 March 2025
Can't fault the nursery. Have been consistently brilliant with my little boy from his very first day. His development has come on leaps and bounds and I don't think he'd be half as clever as he is without the nursery and their support. My son has built such strong bonds with all the staff, particu...
Emily F
31 March 2025
My children love attending and it's always a welcoming, happy environment. They have both developed so much since being there and the staff care for them like they're their own. There are a wide variety of food options and they do lots of activities linking to events going on. I particularly like how...
B H
13 March 2025
My daughter has been attending for about 6 months now, and absolutely loves it. She has progressed so quickly in such a short space of time. The staff in Toddler 1 are great with her and really put me at ease when she first started attending. The updates both through the app, and at pick up time ar...
M D
11 March 2025
My child has attended Woodlands Park for almost a year now and we have been very happy. The staff in her room are lovely, and have really taken time to help them settle, get to know their personality and needs, and supported with toilet training. The outside space is great and the children get lots o...
Emily R
11 March 2025
Since moving into the toddler room at Woodland Park, my child has thrived. His speech is coming along so much too. He loves to go to nursery and see the girls, one member of staff is his favourite. He eats all his food and I am pleased that they are fully aware of his dietary needs. I recommend woodl...
B F
10 March 2025
Amazing nursery, my child has been here since 2023, best choice i ever made, she learns every day, develops every day and is smarter than I could ever expect. Staff are wonderful, polite, great with the children. Food menu is a good variety of different choices and opens up your children's taste buds...
H P
06 March 2025
My son has been attending since he was 2 in September. He gets excited when it's a school day as he can't wait to play with his friends. All the staff are very friendly. My boy has come along so well with his development. The grounds are beautiful. I particularly love the app that provides you with u...
A M
07 December 2023
My son absolutely loves this nursery, he’s come such a long way since moving up to his next room and his personality and speech is really starting to come through. The staff are amazing and so supportive. Could not recommend more
Rebecca B
05 December 2023
My little boy has come on since starting nursery just a few weeks ago! The staff are all friendly and accommodating and very willing to help in any way they can. My little boy enjoys nursery and talks about the staff at home. He is singing new songs he has learnt and is genuinely happy to spend time ...
Emma F
05 December 2023
My daughter has come on so much since attending the nursery from 10 months old, she loves going. The staff are amazing and so patient I would highly recommend sending your child here, the little bit more it costs far out ways going to somewhere cheaper.
Cristina F
05 December 2023
Excellent care! I feel so at peace to leave my daughter at the nursery knowing she is in very good hands and she absolutely loves it! They do plenty of activities every week even though she is in baby class at the moment. The staff is amazing, so caring and kind. Always giving us updates and nice r...
Lucy L
26 July 2023
The staff and facilities at Woodlands are great! Our child is 3 and currently in the preschool room, but has been since was 11 months old. Each room has met her needs and provided her with fun and plenty of chances to develop. She loves the forest school most of all!
Amy C
26 July 2023
Fantastic nursery. My third child has just started and could not fault anything over the last 6 years.
Malwina M
28 April 2023
Great nursery and very friendly staff. My Little boy absolutely loves going there, he keeps talking about his friends and teachers at home. They come up with creative activities for kids and provide frequent photo updates. They make sure kids get some fresh air every day which is great. When I pick m...
Emma N
28 April 2023
My son loves attending Woodlands Park, especially the forest school setting. The staff are all friendly and genuinely care for the children. I've had 2 children attend Woodlands Park and they both enjoyed their time there, making lots of friends and being cared for by the lovely staff. It is expensiv...
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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