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Magic Garden Day Nursery & Pre-School, Moortown
Magic Garden Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high-quality childcare to families in and around the Moortown and Roundhay areas of Leeds.
As our name suggests, we boast a magical outdoor garden which sets us apart from nurseries in the area. The space includes sensory zones, obstacle courses, veggie patches and even cool campfire spots that encourage children to learn by sparking their curiosity.
Facilities
Stimulating playrooms filled with natural resources as well as our own lending library
Extra-curricular activities including regular Spanish and Yoga lessons which increase confidence in children
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic outdoor garden area filled with ‘magical’ resources for children to explore
Strong parent partnerships with an online learning journal which allows you to follow your child’s progress from home
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
| Early start session
(optional: 7.30am start) |
Morning session
8am-1pm |
Afternoon session
1-6pm |
Daily
8am – 6pm |
Weekly
(5 full days) |
|
| Care fee | £7.50 | £43.75 | £43.75 | £77.50 | £366.25 |
| Meals & consumables | – | £6.50 | £6.50 | £13 | £65 |
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?
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.
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
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year
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Magic Garden
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0113 268 8221
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
437 Street Lane, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6HQ
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What families say?
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A H
27 March 2025
My son has special needs and the staff are very supportive. He has so much fun especially in the magic garden and he is so excited to play at nursery that it's the first place he doesn't cry for me! Really happy with his progress. He has come home more independent and I'm noticing little improvements...
Julia D
21 November 2023
We have been very happy with the nursery so far. Staff has been great from the beginning and our son bonded quickly with a few key members of staff. Facilities are great and they always come up with fun activities for the kids. Maybe one area they could improve on is the usage of the app and some...
Nadia B
20 October 2023
I am very satisfied. My daughters love all the staff and have made lovely friends.
Susan C
20 October 2023
I've had a great experience with this nursery, so friendly and polite to all. They have always understood my child's needs and listen to my requests. It's also nice to have a quick conversation in the mornings and afternoons, sets the day right.
A W
20 October 2023
I can't thank Magic Garden enough for the support they have given my daughter for her special educational needs. They are amazing.
M K
20 October 2023
I'm so glad my son goes to Magic Garden Nursery. I see how happy he is when I'm picking him up from nursery and for me, that's the main thing. Staff members are kind and helpful, they are polite and make sure every child is happy in the nursery. My child is bilingual so English is not his first langu...
O A
19 October 2023
My daughter has settled in so well at this nursery. She loves attending and is having a great time when I come to pick her up. This is down to how much time and effort the staff put into caring for her - they are fantastic! My daughter loves the food and has made lots of friends. There are increasing...
R E
19 October 2023
My daughter is well looked after and has a great time making friends. Staff keep us well informed about the activities etc and she is always excited to go to nursery.
Katherine P
19 October 2023
Friendly staff who are unreserved in helping with babies development. I'm really enjoying the different themed weeks. Looking forward to the activity board and being able to see pictures of their days.
Louise W
19 October 2023
My son loves going to Magic Garden, he always has lots of fun and has learnt a lot.
M D
19 October 2023
My son is very happy and excited to come to nursery every day. He likes the food and the environment. The staff does an amazing job.
Emma A
13 April 2023
My daughter joined in March and is really enjoying her experience, she gets excited as we arrive at the nursery and loves greeting all the nursery staff, which is a reflection of the fantastic relationships they are building with her. The nursery is always clean, warm and welcoming and I feel really ...
Louise B
13 April 2023
My son has been coming since January and loves his time at nursery. The team are so lovely and caring. The activities carried out are amazing and so varied. The food is also very varied and he tries so much more than he does at home.
J B
13 April 2023
Great staff and environment. All staff go above and beyond. Events organised for parents, really great. My child has sown lots of development.
M F
13 April 2023
My son loves all the staff at this nursery and he enjoys all the activities they provide. He loves playing with his friends. Thank you all for supporting my son.
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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