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Upton Day Nursery & Pre-School, Prenton
Located just off Upton Road and minutes from the M53, Partou Upton is an ideal nursery setting for families in and around the Upton, Bidston, and Prenton areas of Birkenhead.
As part of the Partou group, we believe that every child is unique and seek to support all areas of development for every child in our setting whilst ensuring their emotional, mental health and wellbeing is prioritised.
Facilities
Spacious playrooms and stimulating environments where children develop into confident, independent learners
Large private car park with the setting in easy reach via road, bus and rail routes
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Dedicated free-flow play areas and outdoor environments allowing children the choice of where to play
Great parent partnerships led by dedicated key workers and online journals
Funded Childcare Places 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 | £51.50 | £231.75 | £3.90 | £30.90 | £30.90 |
| Meals & snacks | £6.85 | £34.25 | £3.90 | £2.95 | |
| Consumables | £2.15 | £10.75 | £1.25 | £0.90 | |
| Total | £60.50 | £276.75 | £36.05 | £34.75 |
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 and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Upton 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 Upton Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wirral 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year-round childcare at Partou Upton will receive 10.96/21.92 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.
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Upton
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 678 6666
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
340 Upton Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, CH43 9RW
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What families say?
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Emma S
09 July 2025
Brilliant nursery. Always feel as ease dropping my little boy of every morning, the girls and another member of staff are all so lovely and know my little one inside and out so I have no concerns when he is in there care. He is always happy going in and happy when I pick him up couldnt thank them all...
Megan K
08 July 2025
My daughter absolutely loves the nursery and the staff do make so much time for her. She only does 2 days but she runs in the second we get there and we are always greeted with smiles. We get kept up to date with what the nursery do with her, the communication is amazing there, thanks so much everyon...
Chloe B
05 June 2025
This nursery has been brill for my daughter, she enjoys going and she likes all the staff here they are so friendly and always happy to help with my queiries, they have so much going on and doing different activties with the kids each day its amazing x
Leanne H
05 June 2025
Fantastic nursery my daughter has been here since she was 4 months old she's nearly 2 now - she adores them and they her she's come on leaps and bounds with them and is always learning new things, they care about the children and strive to make sure that there exceeding all expectations, thank you fo...
Megan R
23 March 2024
Since my daughter has been at Jack and Jill Day Nursery Upton, she has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are kind and caring and amazing with kids. My daughter loves going and I love hearing about her day, she is always so happy when I pick her up. My daughter required person-centered care and the ...
Sarah D
15 March 2024
I feel relaxed leaving my child each morning. Huge improvements have been made to the setting and it is very well run. You feel like part of a wider family that takes an interest in all members of the family. I would highly recommend 5*.
Becky H
15 March 2024
My little boy has come to this nursery since he was 7 months old and has loved it. That being said since the manager joined back end of last year (2023) he has come on leaps and bounds. I have given some real concerns about previous management/advice or lack of received and the manager has literally ...
E C
12 December 2023
Since starting here my little boy has come on so much, he has a great bond with staff and gets excited to see them! I get regular updates and love to see the photos of him on the app getting involved in lots of different activities!
S R
19 May 2023
Since our child has been at Jack and Jill Day Nursery Upton he has come on leaps and bounds. We are delighted with his progress and all the staff are lovely. We get regular updates and pictures which give us peace of mind our child is well looked after. It is also nice to see the types of activities ...
Samantha H
28 April 2023
Fantastic nursery! My twin boys have been here for eight months now, and they absolutely love it! They run through the door without looking back. Staff are kind, caring and really do take great interest in the children. They make such a fuss of them both, and the boys love them all. They listen caref...
Natasha C
13 April 2023
My daughter loved attending Jack and Jill Day Nursery Upton. The staff are always polite and always offer an update after each session on the activities my daughter has done that day. I feel efficient and relaxed when my daughter is in the care pf the wonderful staff and management of the day nursery...
J N
21 November 2022
My son has been attending Jack and Jill Day Nursery Upton for almost two years. He runs in almost every day and talks a lot about the staff and other children when he's not there. All three of my children have been to this nursery, and the consistency of care has been high throughout. The staff cle...
Emma L
15 November 2022
My child is fairly reserved around those other than family but absolutely loves going to Jack and Jill. I can see he loves those caring for him and vice versa. The menu is also fantastic, exposing him to a variety of foods.
Stacy H
18 March 2022
I have had two children attend Jack and Jill Day Nursery Upton. My youngest is still there, and he runs into the nursery every day and is always excited to go. He loves the bond he's made with the staff, and they always do their best to make sure he is happy and safe. I can see what he's been up to e...
S G
16 March 2022
My daughter has been attending Jack and Jill Day Nursery after moving from another nursery in the local area, and I can honestly say it was the best decision we made moving her. Every morning she is so excited to attend and always comes home in a brilliant mood and full of energy. The learning book 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.
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