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Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School, Atherton
Based on Leigh Road, Partou Storytimes Day Nursery and Pre-School is one of Atherton’s most established nurseries, providing a caring and inspirational learning environment for children aged 0-5 years.
Our name is inspired by the fun storybook theme that runs throughout our nursery. We have dedicated rooms for each age group which are filled with exciting toys and learning resources that sparks imagination.
🏆 Winner of “Indoor Learning Environment of the Year” at the National NMT Nursery Awards. Click here to find out more.
Facilities
Rooms filled with fun and inspiring educational resources which develop the essential skills your child needs
Stimulating environments and cosy dens, designed with babies and toddlers in mind
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic, large outdoor area which offers play opportunities all year round
Established, highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
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 | £56.25 | £253.13 | £4.25 | £33.75 | £33.75 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.15 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.70 | £1.25 | |
| Total | £68.25 | £313.13 | £40.60 | £38.90 |
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
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 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 Storytimes 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 Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wigan 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 Storytimes 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.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Wigan for Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Storytimes
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01942 889720
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PA
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What do families say about Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School in Atherton?
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Z T
09 September 2025
We have been coming to story times for 4 years and it's been amazing. my son has come on leaps and bounds. Can't thank the amazing staff enough.
Kim D
06 September 2025
My son has attended Storytimes Nursery for 3 and a half years now - and I can honestly say that the team that worked with him in each room have been amazing. Each milestone he has hit and every learning experience he has thrived in have all been shared and supported by the storytimes team. A specia...
Rosie A
06 September 2025
We are so grateful for the incredible care Sophie has received in the baby room. Having had Ellie attend in the past, we already knew the high standard of care provided, but the ladies in the baby room have exceeded our expectations! The staff are warm, attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely caring. ...
Rebecca H
03 September 2025
Poppy has settle really well into preschool well into preschool with Lauren and Chloe both made excellent bonds with peers and staff. Poppy looks forward to coming in seeing her friends. I'm excited to start Oakley in September.
Laura H
03 September 2025
My child loves their time at nursery! Always seems so happy when I collect them. The staff are fantastic and they always talk about them at home which is lovely to hear. The support my child's development will and communicate effectively with me.
L R
03 September 2025
My son has been at Storytimes for 3 months now and the change in him has been outstanding. My son has gone from not speaking much to being able to count 1-20 and do his alphabet at the age of 2. The staff are amazing and so accommodating. They go above and beyond. They follow safeguarding to a tea an...
N H
03 September 2025
The team at Storytimes has been wonderfully supportive over the two years my little one has been there. The activities on offer, the connection and attention provided all show how passionate the team are at ensuring my child grows and develops in the best way. If there have been any issues with my ch...
Melissa H
03 September 2025
Storytimes is an amazing nursery. You can really tell just how much the staff care about the children. My daughter is so so happy there and has developed such a close bond with the staff. The manager is amazing and so friendly and approachable. The manager is so passionate about the care of the chil...
Danielle L
03 September 2025
Fantastic team of staff! Always clean. Great activities and themed days. Selection of food on the menu is good and my toddler eats new foods he wouldn't try at home. Have used this nursery for 11 years with my other children. Best in the area. Feels like I am leaving my toddler with family, com...
E S
03 September 2025
So happy with the care and attention Bella receives everyday. The staff are kind, nurturing and always keeps us updated. She's thriving and always comes home with a smile. Big thanks xx
Abigail O
03 September 2025
We loved nursery from the minute we visited. It has a calm and welcoming atmosphere and felt perfect for what we wanted. Storytimes has 100% lived up to this. Every member of staff is friendly and say hello and goodbye when you are there. They all know your children by name, even the staff not in you...
Natalie D
03 September 2025
Absolutely love Storytimes and the staff I have complete confidence leaving my daughter each day and she is filled with excitement as soon as we drive into the carpark!
Lyndsey R
03 September 2025
The staff at Storytimes are amazing! My daughter has come on so much since starting this nursery. The staff in the Tinie Room are so kind, loving and attentive. Ada loves going to nursery to be with her friends. She shouts her friends names on the way into nursery.
H L
03 September 2025
My daughter has been attending Storytimes now for several months. I have been so happy with how she settled and how much I have seen her grow. Her speech, play and interactions have all benefitted. The staff are amazing and I feel very confident in their expertise and care. I would and already hav...
Ellen C
03 September 2025
My daughter loves nursery! The staff are so caring and she has come on leap and bounds in almost a year here. She asks after the staff and other children everyday! I'm so happy she is here!
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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