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Why choose Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School in Harrogate?
Nestled in a woodland setting on Wetherby Road, Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School has been providing high-quality early years childcare and education to families in Harrogate since 2000. We’re a popular choice for parents in the Woodlands and Hookstone Chase areas, and our location on the A661 makes us easy to reach for families commuting from Wetherby, Knaresborough or working at the nearby Harrogate District Hospital.
Partou Woodlands Harrogate is a smaller nursery with a real community feel, and that’s something families value from the very first visit. Because of our size, our team build genuine, lasting relationships with every child and every family. We also have a separate, self-contained pre-school which gives our oldest children their own dedicated space to focus on the early years learning and social skills they’ll need as they prepare for the move to big school, including a pre-school council where children have a voice in their nursery experience and build confidence expressing themselves.
Our woodland surroundings are a huge part of what makes this nursery special. Children have access to a large outdoor play area set within the trees, where they can explore nature, build physical confidence and let their imaginations run. Younger children have their own separate garden so they can play safely and at their own pace. We also have our very own allotment where children take part in gardening club, growing plants and learning about where food comes from. It’s hands-on early years learning that children genuinely get excited about.
Beyond the everyday curriculum, children at Partou Woodlands Harrogate benefit from a range of enrichment activities that broaden their experiences. Weekly sing and sign sessions, delivered by an external specialist, teach children sign language in a fun and engaging way which supports communication and language development for all children. Our on-site chef runs a cooking club where children get involved in preparing food, building motor skills and confidence around healthy eating. Our kitchen holds a five star food hygiene rating and children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals from a seasonal rolling three-weekly menu. We also have a community lending library which encourages a love of reading and stories both at nursery and at home.
Our team is one of our greatest strengths. Partou Woodlands Harrogate is a graduate-led setting with a highly qualified, experienced team who are committed to their own professional development as well as the children’s. Several staff members have been with the nursery for many years, with one member of our team here for over 25 years. That provides consistency and familiarity and means children are cared for by people who know them deeply and who families trust completely. We also have an on-site toothbrushing champion who works with children and parents on the importance of oral hygiene, building healthy habits and personal care skills from an early age.
Families are at the heart of everything we do at Partou Woodlands Harrogate . We pride ourselves on excellent relationships with parents and carers, keeping communication open and making sure families feel connected to their child’s early years learning and development every step of the way.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Harrogate with a beautiful woodland setting, a qualified and dedicated team and a genuine focus on community and enrichment, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School
Facilities
A relaxed ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere with bright, spacious playrooms
Strong parent partnerships with daily chats and online learning journals allowing you to keep track of your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Highly qualified childcare practitioners who put the needs and interests of children first
Extra-curricular activities including sing and sign lessons, Spanish classes and kickabouts with local football clubs
Funded Childcare Places Available
Meet the Partou Woodlands Harrogate Nursery Manager
Emma Tordoff
Nursery Manager
Providing quality childcare, making a genuine difference, and ensuring children have the opportunities they deserve has always been a deep passion of mine. My journey in early years began in 1994 when I qualified as a Nursery Nurse (NNEB), and my dedication to the field led me to further my studies in 2011, earning a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies.
I am fully committed to creating the very best environments; not only for our children and their families but for our staff members as well. I believe that wellbeing is the foundation of excellence; a happy, supported, and dedicated team is the key to providing the structured, nurturing environments where children can truly thrive.
I hold high expectations for both our children and our team, and I am here to encourage every individual within our nursery community to reach their full potential.
I look forward to meeting you all and supporting your children on their learning journey.
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 | £51.75 | £232.88 | £3.90 | £31.05 | £31.05 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £4.65 | £4.35 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.55 | £1.45 | |
| Total | £63.75 | £292.88 | £37.25 | £36.85 |
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 Woodlands Harrogate 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 Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School work with North Yorkshire 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 Woodlands Harrogate 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 North Yorkshire for Partou Woodlands Harrogate 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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Woodlands Harrogate
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01423 886470
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
111 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SH
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What do families say about Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School?
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S R
12 May 2026
I have children at Woodlands Nursery, they both absolutely love nursery days. The staff are all upbeat and fun as well as nurturing. My boys refer to them all as their friends. Communication is brilliant as well. It's always a relief when you can leave them knowing they are going to have a great time...
Christine C
30 April 2026
Our son started at Woodlands Harrogate at 10 months old and has settled brilliantly. We were offered plenty of settling in sessions which was helpful for both him and me! All staff from different rooms know him by name, which I find very comforting that they know him individually. I love the da...
A O
28 April 2026
Woodlands has been wonderful for both my sons (who are 4 and almost 2) since we moved them from another nursery late last year. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and have supported both my boys to grow and learn whilst also acknowledging their individual interests and strengths. They have fo...
A H
20 April 2026
My daughter has been attending Woodlands since 2023, she has a really good bond with everyone at woodlands. She loves all the different activities they do and it's great getting updates throughout the day through there app!
L A
19 March 2026
Nothing but positive things to say about Woodlands nursery, the staff are attentive, caring and communication is excellent on their app. My child is always happy to go in on a morning, the progress he has made is amazing to see! Highly recommend
Sophie M
10 March 2026
My daughter is nothing but thriving at Woodlands Nursery. We recently moved nurseries only due to location and there is such a big difference from her old one to this one. She's happy when she gets dropped off to the moment I pick her up. Is definitely well looked after and kept safe. Thank you t...
A B
13 February 2026
It was my son's first week and he adapted very well, which surprised me. It was my son's first week and he adapted very well, which surprised me. His teacher pays special attention to him, and that comforts me because every mother wants her child to feel loved and cared for.
Stephanie C
11 February 2026
My Son was moved from a different day nursery temporarily (due to staff numbers) to Woodlands nursery as were a few of the preschoolers from the same nursery and woodlands nursery were really good at sorting all the moving over arrangements, they made my son feel welcome and comfortable straight away...
Emma G
23 September 2025
My daughter loved her time at Woodlands Day Nursery. She was very well cared for and her needs were always met. As she got older and became school ready she was encouraged to learn to start writing letters and was given a writing book of her own to do activities in. The outdoor space was also a favou...
Andrea A
05 September 2025
Woodlands day nursery is a wonderful nursery. My SEN daughter attended woodlands for over 4 years. Over those years, her needs drastically increased and the team at woodlands supported her and us every step of the way. They've done everything they can to help my daughter progress. Woodlands Nursery...
B M
23 August 2025
My daughter had a wonderful experience at Woodlands Day Nursery. The staff all took the time to build positive relationships with her and ensured she was very well cared for. Her dairy intolerance was facilitated well too. My daughter enjoyed each day she spent there and always looked forward to a nu...
Gregory B
21 August 2025
My child has just graduated from nursery today. After starting at just about 1 and now about to turn 5. Nearly 4 years in baby rooms. Tweenies rooms and preschool rooms. The staff have changed over this time. Managers have come and gone and staff members have evolved. Throughout this time my little...
Ewan R
19 June 2025
Woodlands staff are very committed, all know our son extremely well and provide excellent care for him while the facilities and activities have allowed him to make encouraging progress over the years.
Richard S
12 March 2025
We have 2 children in the nursery, one in the baby room and one in pre school. Our eldest has thrived in preschool since we moved to the area a year ago. We are so delighted in how she has come on and in particular we have been delighted with one member of staff has made to the room since taking ov...
Drew T
12 March 2025
Great set of staff and setting, both our children have loved it and even during testing situations with staff absences the team have kept a high level of communication and have always achieved a high level of care. A big thanks to one staff member for always being there and always excellent.
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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