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.
Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School, Clitheroe
Located close to Clitheroe Train Station, Partou Whalley Meadows provides a unique, stimulating environment which promotes the confidence, self-esteem, and physical development of children.
Its on-site forest school offers children daily access to a safe woodland area, promoting Partou’s commitment to physical, creative, and imaginative play that inspires the natural interest of children.
Facilities
Activities planned around children’s interests including arts, sports and French lessons
Forest school sessions, allowing children to learn through woodland exploration
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Hands-on fun with gardening in our vegetable patch
Established, highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
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 | £52.50 | £236.25 | £3.95 | £31.50 | £31.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.95 | £4.10 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £64.50 | £296.25 | £38.05 | £36.95 |
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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest 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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School work with Lancashire 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 Whalley Meadows 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 Lancashire for Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
|
|
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.
)
Whalley Meadows
Day Nursery
& Forest School
01254 825550
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Olympic House, The Sidings, Clitheroe BB7 9SE
View on map
What families say?
Overall rating
79%
18%
1%
1%
0%
E C
04 May 2025
We have two children who attend Partou Whalley Meadows and only have positive things to say. All of the staff are wonderful and have made a real effort to get to know our children. They've been so supportive of our eldest when their sibling came along and made such an effort to help them feel ready f...
Jayme B
23 April 2025
We are so pleased with Whalley Meadows. All of the staff are fantastic and our daughter is thriving here. She loves it and is very happy which was our main priority when looking for a suitable nursery. The daily updates on the app are fantastic, we are always kept in the loop. We have full trust in t...
V A
23 April 2025
Our daughter loves going to nursery. She is currently in the baby room and really enjoys it. The staff communicate with us really well. They are able to identify her needs and know her likes and dislikes. The app is incredibly useful as staff keep us up to date throughout the day with comments and pi...
Alison O
20 March 2025
Both my children have attended Whalley Meadows nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others, for many reasons but especially these: - The staff have made a special effort to understand my children as individuals and provide activities that capture their interest and support their devel...
Carly and Mark T
06 March 2025
I can not recommend Partou Whalley Meadows enough! I was so sad to see my daughter leave pre-school in July to go off to school. Her experience was nothing short of excellent. The staff were nurturing, supportive and communicative. I was always well informed of her day and she always came out smiling...
F H
10 September 2024
Thank you so much to all the team at Whalley Meadows for the care and support you have given to my son over the last 4 years. We will be forever grateful for everything you have done to help him grow, build friendships and make lasting memories. All the staff are amazing, and so lovely and caring! My...
H M
20 August 2024
Words cannot really express how grateful we are for such first-class care of our little girl over the years. From starting in the baby room right up to pre-school, she has had wonderful experiences and so many memories.
H B
18 June 2024
My children have come on leaps and bounds since being at Partou Whalley Meadows Nursery, they absolutely love it and the staff are so helpful and go above and beyond to help whenever there is anything that I may need assistance with.
Jade T
09 April 2024
Not a very good experience. My son is special needs and they expected him to fit in like a typical child. When he didn't they made him the problem and reduced his hours. Lots of negative feedback about my son everyday. Never anything positive. This nursery almost lost my confidence in all nurseries. ...
Z P
01 September 2023
Fantastic nursery. My SEN child attends and they do everything possible to help and support her. All staff are approachable, kind, caring and very professional. They have been flexible with my child and do not push anything onto her. They do their utmost to make adjustments for my child to make her d...
J G
31 August 2023
I could not be more pleased with the experience my little one has had at Whalley Meadows, so far. The settling in sessions have been fantastic and the wonderful practitioners in the Baby Room have done everything they can to ensure he is ready to start and feels comfortable and happy within their spa...
Bethany T
02 August 2023
I have a daughter in the baby room and a son in the preschool. They both absolutely love attending Whalley Meadows and adore all the staff. My son has been through all parts of the nursery rooms and especially loves the extra Forest School aspect. His growth in confidence and his abilities is down ...
Emily T
02 August 2023
Amazing and friendly staff. The range of activities and learning through play that’s on offer to all the children is incredible. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my daughter's development and it’s all down to the fantastic ladies that look after her. I highly recommend it.
Claire L
02 August 2023
Our little boy is currently in the baby room and absolutely loves it. The staff who are caring for him are wonderful and a blessing to both the babies and parents. The activities they complete are different to what we do at home and I have seen him develop through the time spent at nursery with the s...
Rebecca W
20 July 2023
Absolutely delighted with Whalley Meadows Nursery. Our son started when he was 1 year old, he settled in very quickly and gets so excited when we pull up outside. His confidence and character have really started to shine. It is very clear that he has a warm and trusting relationship with the ladies a...
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...