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Why choose Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School?
Located in Fulwood, Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Fulwood, Preston, Ingol, Grimsargh, Ribbleton and the surrounding areas. We have our own on-site car park, making drop-offs and pick-ups straightforward and stress-free. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in August 2025, we were rated Good, with inspectors noting that children are continually engaged in their play and learning and that our arrangements for safeguarding are effective, a reflection of the care and professionalism our team brings every day.
Nurturing our team is as important as nurturing the children in our care. We are proud to have a long-standing nursery team and know that the quality of our team is central to the wonderful care we provide. Our large team of nursery practitioners a wide range of strengths and expertise, and many have been with us for years. Our Nursery Manager has been part of the Partou Bluebells family for a decade, progressing from newly qualified apprentice to leading the nursery, and our Deputy Manager has followed a similar path. That kind of staff stability and investment in people means that team members are delighted to work in place they feel supported, children are surrounded by consistent, familiar faces who truly know them, and families build trusting relationships that last throughout their time with us.
In our baby rooms, children move up to the next room only when they are developmentally ready, rather than at a fixed age. This means our team can focus fully on each child’s individual next steps and ensure every transition happens at the right time for that child. Our dedicated sensory room adds another rich layer to children’s early experiences, supporting language development, curiosity and emotional regulation in a stimulating and calming environment. Our Early Help team identify and support early interventions, helping every child reach their milestones and ensuring families have the right support around them from the start.
The extra-curricular programme at Partou Bluebells is loved by children and families alike. Pre-school children take part in Forest School, heading outdoors to explore nature and build resilience and independence. Spanish sessions give children a brilliant early introduction to a second language whilst Musical Mischief and Fever Dance bring creativity, movement and music into the week. Ofsted noted the breadth of this curriculum and the way it builds on children’s existing skills while sparking new interests, and it shows in how engaged and enthusiastic children are every day.
Families are very much part of life at Partou Bluebells. When you enrol your child, you become part of our nursery community too! Our regular stay-and-play sessions invite parents and carers to come into nursery and experience first-hand what their child gets up to day to day. Beyond that, we run a varied programme of sessions for parents throughout the year, covering everything from first aid to archery, and our team communicate regularly through the app as well as in person. Ofsted recognised the strength of these relationships, noting that parents feel involved and included in their children’s learning, and that partnership between home and nursery is something we work hard to sustain as we know children thrive when we are all aligned in helping them on this first step in their early year’s education.
If you are looking for a nursery in Fulwood where your child will be truly known, expertly supported and given every opportunity to thrive, we would love to welcome you to Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Facilities
Fabulous playrooms filled with exciting resources which engage and inspire children
A dedicated pre-school and range of extra-curricular activities
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A large, safe and secure outdoor play area allowing fresh air play come rain or shine
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 | 7.00am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £49.25 | £221.63 | £7.15 | £29.55 | £29.55 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.95 | £4.10 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £61.25 | £281.63 | £36.10 | £35.00 |
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
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including bank holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Bluebells 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 Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-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. 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 Bluebells will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
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 Bluebells 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 | 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.
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Bluebells
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01772 798 034
Mon - Fri, 7am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS
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What do families say about Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School in Fulwood?
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H W
01 April 2026
My son has attended this nursery since he turned 1. He's gone from the baby room-tinies-toddlers and he's now in pre-school. The nursery itself has a lot of educational activities to suit each child and age range, not forgetting the lovely sensory room which has fishes and a ball pit! The nurse...
C G
30 March 2026
Really can't fault bluebells at all! My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery she is so excited to go each morning and runs through the doors! She has been attending since July 2025 and is thriving! The staff are so lovely and helpful. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough to anyone and feel ve...
N H
04 December 2025
I have had two children at Bluebells and they have both absolutely loved their time here. My little girl learnt so much and came such a long way before starting school. My little boy is currently in the tinies room and I can't wait to see how he progresses! The extra curricular opportunities for the ...
C S
26 November 2025
When my son first started he couldn't say a lot of words or put them into sentences he has autism and since being at the nursery he has thrived he has been talking a lot more and trying to say whole sentences the whole team of teachers have been brilliant with him
Rebecca G
26 October 2025
My son started at Bluebells in April 2025 when he was just over a year old. He settled into the nursery quickly and soon bonded with all the staff in the baby room. The staff quickly learnt his routine, his likes and dislikes and how to comfort him. I instantly felt at ease with leaving my child with...
Rachel P
12 September 2025
We moved our little boy to Bluebells in September and have nothing but positive feedback about the nursery and staff team. Our son is settled there, he is happy and we know he is being well looked after by staff members. He comes home happy and always loves telling us about his day! He has made fri...
Claudia D
28 May 2025
Since my daughter started nursery here (since she was 1), she progressed a lot. I can see she is happy to be there as staff is extremely friendly and always with a smile on their face. Every morning, when she gets into the nursery, she either has her 2nd breakfast or goes and plays with her friends w...
A M
27 March 2025
I was worried about my daughter starting nursery as she has never been in a nursery setting. Partou Bluebells have such amazing staff they made me feel so welcomed when i first brought my daughter in, and reassured me she will be fine, and i have to say she has been since! My daughter has done so wel...
Vanessa F
25 March 2025
My son has been at Bluebells nursery since he was one and we have seen him grow so much in confidence since joining. The staff are welcoming, nurturing and approachable and they really care about the children within the setting. We also really like the extra curricular clubs they offer which differ ...
E F
24 March 2025
Both my daughters started at Bluebells when their previous setting had an unexpected closure and I strongly believe this has been the best thing that could have happened for them. My eldest daughter was in Bluebells for 2 years and absolutely loved it - she was so ready to start school. She had an am...
J E
23 March 2025
My daugther has been at the nursery since she as 1 year old, we choose the nursery due to location but once we had a look round and our daugther settled in, they looked after her like their own, our daugther enjoys going and gets upset on non nursery day, I can not fault the staff they always have th...
Rachel C
20 March 2025
Both our children love attending Bluebells. We currently get to experience both Pre School and tinies but our eldest has been there since baby room. The support and encouragement both of them receive is outstanding. The majority of staff care and love our children as if they were their own and the SL...
Lauren L
20 March 2025
My son started bluebells nursery in February and I honestly can't praise them enough. The staff are just amazing with my little boy, he was slightly unsettled at the beginning and they have made him really settle in, he goes to them like friends with big smiles on his face. On collection I get su...
Zoe H
17 March 2025
My little girl is in the Tinies room at this nursery and can honestly say she loves it. She is excited to go and so happy after being there. I spent 18 months never away from her, so I was worried when we decided to put her in nursery but she absolutely loves her key workers and I'm so happy in the w...
Aimee D
24 February 2024
Our daughter loves this nursery! She is so excited to get there in the mornings. The ladies are amazing with her and you can tell they really care about the children. Since our little girl has started going here she has developed so much, we can really see the hard work that everybody puts in.
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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