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The Village Day Nursery & Pre-School, Standish Lower Ground
Located in the heart of Crooke Village in Standish Lower Ground, The Village Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high quality, flexible childcare for children aged 0-5 years.
Our bright, spacious playroom and large outdoor access make us a highly popular choice for parents within the surrounding areas of Gathurst and Shevington.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms offering fun and educational activities that awaken creativity, stimulate learning and develop essential skills
A happy, friendly ‘home from home’ atmosphere with fantastic parent parent partnerships
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor areas with unique gardens for each room as well as access to a huge natural meadow that’s great for exploring
Highly qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start 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 |
| 0-2 year olds | |||||
| Care | £49.25 | £221.25 | £3.75 | £29.50 | £29.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.55 | £37.75 | £4.10 | £3.45 | |
| Consumables | £2.45 | £12.25 | £1.35 | £1.10 | |
| Total | £59.25 | £271.25 | £34.95 | £34.05 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £40.25 | £181.25 | £3.00 | £24.25 | £24.25 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.55 | £37.75 | £4.10 | £3.45 | |
| Consumables | £2.45 | £12.25 | £1.35 | £1.10 | |
| Total | £50.25 | £231.25 | £29.70 | £28.80 | |
Fee information updated July 2026.
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 The Village 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 The Village Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wigan 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 The Village 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 2026/2027 terms dates set by Wigan for Partou The Village 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 | 7th Sept – 23rd Oct | 4th Jan – 12th Feb | 12th April – 28th May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 2nd Nov – 18th Dec | 22nd Feb – 26th March | 7th June – 16th 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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The Village
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01942 323444
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LR
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What do families say about Partou The Village Day Nursery & Pre-School in Standish Lower Ground?
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K G
14 July 2026
Our son has attended The Village since he was about 1 year old, and he seems very happy here. We've got to know the staff and our son of course has his favourites, but he seems to like everyone. He gets upset when we first leave him but he's getting better and better and always calms down within a co...
S S
14 July 2026
My little boy has been attending The Village since Feb 2025, when he was just over 12 months old, and I genuinely can't fault it. Every member of staff is incredible - so warm, welcoming and accommodating. They have created such a caring and nurturing environment, and I never have any worries about l...
Becky C
14 July 2026
Absolutely fantastic nursery! My little one has been going since February 2025 when he was 17 months old. As a nervous first time parent the staff couldn't have done anymore to put us at ease. As a parent to a child with complex medical and educational needs, childcare was a concern for us. All the s...
Sarah W
14 July 2026
My son started the Village in September 2025 and we have been thrilled with the provision. You can quite clearly see how nurturing and supportive the staff are and my son loves them all, particularly Sarah! He loves saying the names of the staff at home and shows them a lot of affection which is love...
Debra F
30 June 2026
Both of my children have attended this nursery since they were 12 months old and we've had a really positive experience. One of the things we like most is that it's relatively small, with a "family feel", so all of the staff get to know the children well. This has made moving between rooms much easie...
R C
12 June 2026
My daughter started at nursery in April and we have been delighted with the experience she is getting. There is a moment captured each day showing her play and learning experiences and a detailed list of what she has eaten, which is very reassuring. When she first started I felt supported in calling ...
Emma R
03 November 2025
My son has been attending Village Day Nursery since he was five months old, obviously as he was quite young I was anxious to leave him but the small, family feel to the nursery made me feel confident he would be safe. As an Early Years specialist myself (to PhD level) I knew exactly what I wanted fro...
Lauren D
24 February 2025
Excellent Nursery. My son has been welcomed so nicely and he is learning so much. Love the app for updates. The girls are great. Love that they take them outside even as babies. Food selection is good.
M P
10 October 2023
My little girl really struggled to settle into nursery as she was a Covid baby and had little contact with her family, the lovely staff at The Village Day Nursery helped settle my daughter and reassure both me and mummy, they provide a detailed daily diary in the baby room and we receive lots of love...
Rachael W
31 August 2023
Our little boy has been at the village nursery since 10 months old (he has just moved into preschool) He is looked after so well, and the staff that care for him have all been kind, nurturing and loving. It’s been lovely to see how happy he is playing and enjoying all the fun activities that the st...
Julia P
13 August 2023
My son has been going to the Village Day Nursery since January and he absolutely loves it. From the day we first visited, we knew it was just what we were looking for. It's clean, spacious, and bright; the play area is well-equipped, and there is a separate room for dining and a quiet room where the ...
Fiona C
31 May 2023
My daughter has been attending The Village Day Nursery since Oct 2020 and has loved it since day 1. The staff and key workers have all been outstanding and shown a real personal care and interest in her and her development. She’s come on so much in this time and developed such independence and conf...
Amy M
24 May 2023
Whilst our child has only been at this nursery for a short time, we have noticed a massive improvement in his development when compared to his previous nursery. Staff are welcoming, friendly and easy to talk to. Staff ask for daily updates from home and ask if there are any issues they need to be awa...
Gemma W
08 May 2023
The Village Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery. My little boy is in pre school and absolutely loves it. The staff are brilliant, so warm and friendly and make it easy leaving him with them, I know he is in safe hands and will be well looked after as well as learning and exploring. The nursery has a r...
C S
29 April 2023
Our daughter loves The Village Day Nursery, she runs in every morning. The teachers are not only caring, but also make the time to get to know the children and their interests and tailor activities for them. Every week there are different themes and activities. There are multiple outdoor spaces and t...
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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