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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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full Day 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning Session 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon Session 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £262.50 | £55.50 | £36.00 | £36.00 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £10.00 | £5.15 | £4.85 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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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
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What families say?
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Vivienne E
25 July 2022
We are very happy with all aspects of the nursery. The staff are excellent and the facilities are brilliant. We know that the children's needs are being met every day and that their nutrition and diet are a high priority, along with the safeguarding standards.
D B
03 April 2023
I love picking up my granddaughter from nursery and finding out about all the amazing things she has done. Sometimes she doesn't want to come home because she is having so much fun. Staff are always kind and helpful and obviously care about all the children that they look after, as they seem to know ...
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...
S K
13 March 2025
Its been six months i have started sending my daughter to up and away. As my daughter moved from one nursery to another the transition was difficult for her but the up and away staff made sure that they were patient with her and made her feel home. Every member is amazing, they put all their efforts...
M M
13 March 2025
Great nursery. The staff are lovely and very attentive to each child. I have a picky eater and it's something they've helped us work on which has brought my child on a lot in terms of food they will try. The rooms are great and all the kids are always happy and well looked after.
Katie K
13 December 2024
My son has attended this nursery since February 2023, I've had 2 of my other sons attend here prior to this in 2019/20. It's a lovely place, the staff are really attentive and provide lots of fun-filled activities throughout the day, my son particularly enjoys the sensory room and garden for play. He...
Disa O
08 November 2024
My son attends Up & Away Day Nursery and has recently moved up to his last room before he goes to primary school. He has come on so much with the help of staff and his key worker. I'm beyond thankful for the help and support they give him. With new management now standing in I feel she is an asset to...
Sarah P
10 May 2024
My little boy started in March 2024, when he was 11 months old. We had looked at all the nurseries in the area, and without doubt this was the most impressive show around, the staff weren’t phased that we were there, and just continued to get on with their usual activities. There were problems with...
Jennifer Q
05 March 2024
I would highly recommend Up & Away Day Nursery. My daughter started here at 18 months and has settled in so well. She literally cries when I pick her up now because she doesn’t want to leave! They have helped so much with her motor skills, speech and social communication. The staff are all so fr...
Hayley E
05 March 2024
I have had the most amazing experience with this nursery, can't praise the staff enough, especially my daughter's one-on-one, he is really good at his job but does not make you feel it's just his job he tends to not only the child's needs but mine as a parent. I don't really like to share my daughter...
Bruna B
04 March 2024
We are happy to have found this nursery, it is comforting to know that I can go to work and know that my baby will be happy and well looked after, my experience over the last few months has been better than I expected, and I highly recommend the nursery.
Llana M
04 March 2024
Up and Away has wonderful, inspirational and patient staff. I have two children who currently attend in different age groups. They have created a warm and joyful environment in which all children learn creatively and freely. They are willing to take training for special small people and they always l...
Jodie P
04 March 2024
I viewed several nurseries before choosing Up & Away. My son has settled in so well and loves going. The nursery is quick to respond to any queries. This environment has really nurtured my son, I can see his confidence grow every day. I can't rate it enough.
S K
04 March 2024
My son has been going to this nursery for 11 months now for 3 days a week. I have seen such a massive difference in his confidence around adults and other children too he really has come on in leaps and bounds. I can’t thank the staff enough they are brilliant and the patience they have is amazing....
Lindsey H
04 March 2024
My little girl started in January 2024. Initially, I went to look around the nursery I was very impressed with the layout and staff. I went to view other nurseries following this and there was no comparison. We had our settling-in sessions which were reassuring and again staff were so friendly and s...
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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