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Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School, Sandbach
Set in a large, converted Victorian building half a mile outside of Sandbach Town Centre, Partou Kids Corner is an exceptional day nursery and pre-school which can be easily reached by bus or car.
Parents in Sandbach recommend our nursery due to the great foundations we create, with our large outdoor spaces and fabulous adventure playground enabling advanced physical and cognitive development.
Facilities
Spacious and airy playrooms filled with natural light and fun resources
Exciting learning activities, carefully planned around your child’s interests and needs
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Daily outdoor adventures in our adventure-filled garden
Highly-qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
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 | £59.75 | £268.88 | £4.50 | £35.85 | £35.85 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.90 | £4.15 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £71.75 | £328.88 | £42.35 | £41.35 |
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).
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 and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Kids Corner 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 Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Cheshire East 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 Kids Corner 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.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Cheshire East Local Authority for Partou Kid’s Corner 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 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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Kids Corner
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01270 759257
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
120 Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1HF
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What families say?
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S P
30 July 2025
Lovely nursery - looked after both my boys. Staff really care. Respond to needs efficiently and truly have the kids best interests at heart.
A B
30 July 2025
The best care I could ask for for my daughter. A detailed app to keep us in the loop throughout the day and always so happy to do anything you ask. Encouraging everything even when doesn't do everything at home (eating well, potty training etc.).
B C
18 July 2025
My children enjoy nursery and the staff seem to genuinely love them, it's a very welcoming place. My children are happy there and have a lot of fun. Frequent price hikes (last one April, another one just announced for September) really negatively impact what is otherwise a generally positive expe...
H B
04 April 2025
Since my son has started, all the staff at Kids Corner have been fantastic. My son settled in so quickly and has developed greatly. The staff are kind, knowledgeable and always take their time with handovers. He comes home happy every day and is always happy to go to nursery.
S B
04 April 2025
I can not fault the key worker in my child's room (foxgloves). My daughter loves coming into nursery and I know she's well looked after. My daughter has come on lots in all rooms she has been in. My only slight issue is some of the cleanliness in the bathrooms. Overall I'm happy with the staff
F A
04 April 2025
My daughter absolutely loves attending Kids Corner. The support is amazing and the staff are brilliant at attending to her needs. They are great at pushing her developmentally and do it in a fun way. She comes home happy every day and has made lots of friends. Her key worker is wonderful and caring, ...
A H
04 April 2025
My daughter has always loved going to nursery because of the workers here. They are fab and love the kids so much. They plan a lot of fun, messy activities and take good care of the kids. They spend a lot of time outside when possible which the kids love. The food is also freshly cooked and delicious...
C N
04 April 2025
Our daughter loves coming to preschool and is always happy to see the staff at Kids Corner and her friends. Thank you!
E K
03 April 2025
Our son has settled into nursery really well thanks to the exceptional staff at Kids Corner, particularly two members of staff. We feel that our son's education, safety and welfare are prioritised by staff. Our son very much enjoys the activities and food put on by Kids Corner and we would highly rec...
S W
03 April 2025
We have always had a fantastic experience with Kids Corner. Our daughter loves coming and has built lovely relationships with the staff and children.
J D
02 April 2025
My son loves his days at kids corner. He has come on so much over the last couple of years and we are constantly seeing improvements in his speech. The key worker he has had have all been amazing, giving great updates daily and they have shown true interest in his development.
R H
02 April 2025
I have been really pleased with the kids corner and my daughter absolutely loves it here. There are lots of activities with good variety and there is plenty of outside time. No complaints from me!
L M
16 November 2024
Our son started with Partou Kids Corner in September this year, and since he has started he has developed significantly. The staff are brilliant with communication and give good handovers each time I collect him. I get regular updates and photos throughout the day which helps to reassure me that he i...
A B
28 October 2024
All staff are so welcoming and friendly. My son is always met with open arms and a smile. The team are great at activities for the children, my son loves all the sensory activities and I love hearing about his day at pickup. They also include outdoor activities weather permitting which is great. ...
J H
25 October 2024
I couldn't recommend this nursery enough, it is absolutely fantastic and all the staff are so lovely, my little boy always has a great time here. I'm so happy we chose this nursery, it really is one of the best in the area.
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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