Sandbach nursery children have a blast with fire engine visit

June 30th, 2026

Children at Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school in Sandbach enjoyed a hands-on visit from local firefighters, learning important fire safety lessons while exploring a fire engine and trying out the hose for themselves. Discover more about their exciting day.

A fire engine from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service visits Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school in Sandbach. A firefighter helps a child hold a fire hose, spraying water across an outdoor gravel area, while nursery staff and other firefighters watch. Trees and greenery surround the scene on a bright day.

Children at Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery and Pre-school in Sandbach have welcomed local firefighters to the setting to learn about the importance of fire safety and watch a demonstration of some of the equipment they use when tackling an emergency.       

Tyler Burgess, Partou Kids Corner Nursery Manager, explained.

“Our focus and plan for 2026 has been to bring as many real-life experiences into the nursery as we can,”

“It is vital to teach the children the hazards around fire from an early age. 

“The fire fighters spoke to the children about fire safety and how to put a fire out.  All of the children had a look at the fire engine and even had a turn on the hose.

“They were shown the different types of protective clothing worn by the firefighters and discussed the numbers we dial should fire break out.” 

Tyler said the visit helped to enhance the children’s understanding of the world and bridge the gap between their immediate environment and the wider community.

“The fire station is only down the road and is a part of Sandbach’s community, it was nice to see some professionals link to us directly,” she continued.

“Supporting each child’s understanding of the people that help us is a life skill we will continue to support this. Talking about it and reading about it is amazing, but having the real deal showing us is fantastic.”

Tyler added:

“All of the children absolutely loved the visit and have not stopped speaking about it since.”

Located in a large, converted Victorian building half a mile from Sandbach town centre, Partou Kids Corner offers spacious and airy playrooms filled with natural light and fun resources. 

Outside, its newly renovated garden incorporates an eye-catching adventure playground and an area to grow seasonal herbs and vegetables, providing opportunities for children to learn about where food comes from.

Kirsty Jackson, Partou Co-Managing Director, said:

“We are grateful to the team at Sandbach Fire Station for taking the time to visit the nursery.

“Being taught about the dangers of fire and what to do in the event of an emergency are important lessons from an early age.”

She added:

“To hear the key fire safety messages directly from local professionals will reinforce their impact on the young minds at Partou Kids Corner.”    

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At Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school, children enjoy exciting real-world experiences that help them learn about the world around them, from meeting local community heroes to developing important life skills through hands-on activities. We’d love to welcome you to our Sandbach nursery and show you what makes our setting so special

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