A parent’s guide to stress-free festive eating with children
Take a look at our helpful guide, on keeping food balanced, relaxed and enjoyable for children this Christmas, put together by Children's Food Nutritionist Laura Mathews
Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School, Speke
Located on the Estuary Commerce Park, Partou Up and Away is perfectly located for parents who live or work in the Speke, Garston or Hunt’s Cross areas of Liverpool.
Built with the needs of children in mind, our nursery features bright, fun-filled playrooms staffed by caring, friendly staff. From a soft play gym to sensory rooms and even our very own library, our range of facilities allow us to offer a wide range of fun-filled activities tailored to the natural interests of each child.
Facilities
Large spacious playrooms offering fun and educational activities
Soft play gyms and sensory rooms designed to develop gross motor and cognitive skills
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic library allowing children a quiet place to read and take part in literacy activities
Excellent parent partnerships with dedicated keyworkers and online journals to inform you on your child’s progress
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 | £47.50 | £213.75 | £3.60 | £28.50 | £28.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.55 | £37.75 | £3.90 | £3.65 | |
| Consumables | £2.45 | £12.25 | £1.25 | £1.20 | |
| Total | £57.50 | £263.75 | £33.65 | £33.35 |
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 and sun cream.
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 Up & Away 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 Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Liverpool 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 Up & Away 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 Liverpool for Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-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.
)
Up & Away
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 427 4444
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
6 Windward Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8QR
View on map
What do families say about Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School in Speke?
Overall rating
90%
9%
1%
0%
0%
Giorgia T
06 January 2026
My daughter has been attending this nursery for several months now, and I couldn't be happier with the care, attention, and warmth she receives every day. The staff are consistently kind, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. It's clear how much effort they put into creating a ...
Patricia R
06 January 2026
Highly recommend Partou Up and Away! My daughter, Aliyah, started in April 2024 and since then she has genuinely enjoyed attending. I feel reassured knowing that she is well cared for at all times. The nursery is app is a massive help to keep my mind at ease as her key person always updates me with h...
Laura R
11 December 2025
Great nursery. Staff are great with son and always ensure great care for him.
Ian B
11 December 2025
Very nice people, seem great with the kids, as mine enjoys coming here.
G D
11 December 2025
Ernest loves his time at Partou, and it shows the effort and hard work that goes into his development, education and social skills. We're really pleased with his time and experiences. The only improvements I would make are to the app, which sometimes does not update or show the most recent informatio...
Y H
11 December 2025
My girl really enjoys the time in nursery. Staff are nice and doing handover well.
Holly T
26 November 2025
We've had such a positive experience at this nursery. My toddler has been attending since 9 months old and as he's grown, together with the nursery team, we have come to learn of his additional support needs. The team have been brilliant in support both him and myself with patience and understanding....
Martyn B
06 November 2025
So glad to have chosen up and away for my daughter. Even though she has been in another nursery since 6months old, they supported her transition amazing and didn't just expect her to be ok. Communication from her settles were so reassuring. She has now been there a few weeks and loves telling me on...
Mike H
08 July 2025
The nursery has been a great experience for my daughter. The staff are great and have really made my daughter feel loved and welcomed. Would highly recommend!
Sarah P
08 July 2025
Staff are brill - work very hard and know and always look after Bobby so well. I rave about you! My child loves one member of staff in particular. All the staff know Bobby and tell me about him. Uploads are great on app. Door is only safeguarding issue, but thats me trying to picky - I don't know wha...
Tom L
04 July 2025
Fantastic nursery, staff are knowledgeable and excellent. My child felt so comfortable and he loves nursery. He will miss this nursery. Thumbs up.
Craig G
04 July 2025
My child is always excited to go to nursery, is well cared for and clearly enjoys the company of the staff. His nutrition is well catered for and balanced. His support in his development is regularly fed back and we are pleased with this process and outcome. The journey in this nursery has led him to...
A S
04 July 2025
My daughter has been thriving in nursery, made a lot of friends, considers it like a second family. The overall approach to study is exceptional and, as a parent, you are updated daily with what is happening. I am really glad I chose Up and Away!
E W
03 July 2025
Both my children attended with nursery and the staff go above and beyond for both the children and parent. Both my boys have grown more confident and independent throughout the years. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
Sarah J
13 March 2025
Our son joined Partou when he was one, and now in his final year, it's been a joy to watch him grow into an independent young boy. The nursery has played an essential role in supporting his language development and reinforcing the five golden rules, which we still use at home. We're especially gratef...
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
Top tips for making the most of your nursery visit
We've compiled a list of popular questions families ask at nursery visits to help you when deciding which nursery to choose for your child's early years education.