Benefits of music in early childhood education
From nursery rhymes to dancing games, music helps your child grow. Learn how music in early years education supports development in fun, meaningful ways.
Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School, Blackrod
Winner of Partou’s inaugural ‘Nursery of the Year’ award in 2023, Playdays provides exceptional care and education to families throughout Blackrod, Adlington, Aspull and surrounding areas.
Recognised by Ofsted for its ‘good’ teaching and ‘good’ parent partnerships, the Nursery has been rated ‘Good’ in its most recent inspection.
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 from swimming lessons to baby and toddler 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).
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
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 52 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.
)
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
View on map
What families say?
Overall rating
95%
5%
0%
0%
0%
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...
V F
12 June 2024
My daughter has been attending Playdays for 2 days since Sept 23. She has settled in really well and I'm pleased with her progress. The staff are so kind and caring to all the children. My daughter's speech has really improved and I think going to nursery has definitely helped her.
Jessica S
12 June 2024
My daughter has been coming to Partou Playdays for over 7 months and is absolutely thriving! She is 19 months old and is already speaking, saying colours and absolutely loves going in every day. She puts her arms out to the nursery workers when I walk in which sets my mind at ease so I can work guilt...
Gemma P
12 June 2024
The nursery team are amazing, they go above and beyond for my little boy, the team also have extra activities for Mother's Day and Father's Day. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel welcome, the space is always clean and plenty of activities are done throughout the day to keep him entertained.
Sarah J
12 June 2024
My son started nursery at 9 months old. I was really nervous about the change for both of us. The staff in his room and reception have made the experience so easy and have eased any worries I had. My boy connected with the staff straight away. They always update me on his progress and make an effort ...
Shauna L
26 September 2023
What a brilliant nursery, we wanted to view a couple before choosing where to send our little girl. I instantly wanted her here. Whether they are in or outdoors she loves all of the activities. We are always told about her day when we pick her up, about her food, what she's been up to, any naps, etc....
D U
28 July 2023
Fantastic nursery with impeccable staff, my daughter settled in really well as the whole team made her feel at ease. My little girl enjoys playing in the new outside area and always comes home with a smile on her face. I would highly recommend to any parent looking for a nursery for their child.
Louise B
28 July 2023
Playdays is a fantastic nursery! The manager and staff are all very warm and friendly and you can tell they love their jobs and all the children they work with. My son really enjoys his time at nursery and the activities and resources on offer, both indoors and outdoors, are excellent.
Keeley C
28 July 2023
My little boy enjoys going to nursery, staff are friendly and give an overview of what he has been doing in the day and what he has eaten. I get to see what he has done through the learning book and I know he is well looked after.
O J
28 July 2023
My son attends Playdays and from when he started in October 2022 they have been nothing but helpful, caring, and give him the best care I could wish for. They have experienced staff who know your child well and the activities and days are educational and fun. My child always comes home with a smile o...
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.
Knowledge hub
Personal, social and emotional development
Why PSED is so important in early years?
Some of the most fundamental skills in life are the things we learn early on. Understanding and managing emotions, building positive relationships and developing a sense of self-awareness are among them, and these are all examples of personal, social...