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Why choose Partou Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery & Pre-School in Brislington?
Choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions a family makes, and at Partou Leaps and Bounds in Brislington, the warmth and quality of care make that decision much easier! Families in Brislington, Conham and the surrounding areas of Bristol have trusted this nursery with their children for years, and many come back a second time with a younger sibling, confident the experience will be just as good.
We are a purpose-built nursery, so every part of it has been designed with children in mind. Spacious playrooms give children room to move, explore, and get genuinely absorbed in what they are doing. The nursery team use both indoor and outdoor spaces to bring early years learning to life, building each child’s day around their individual interests and stage of development rather than a fixed, one-size-fits-all routine.
The baby room at Partou Leaps and Bounds is spoken about with particular fondness by families. From the moment a baby joins, they receive real attention, warmth, and consistency, and that gives families genuine confidence, especially those heading back to work. It reflects the care and patience of nursery practitioners who clearly love what they do.
The nursery team is one of Partou Leaps and Bounds’ greatest strengths. Our long-standing team bring a depth of care and continuity that makes a genuine difference to how children experience nursery life. Families notice it, and many comment that recognising familiar faces years later is part of what makes returning with a second child feel so easy.
Outside, children have access to two large outdoor spaces where they can play, discover and benefit from fresh air whatever the season. Meals are freshly prepared on-site, and children eat well from a carefully curated rotating seasonal menu, and many families have noted that their child comes home having happily eaten things they would never touch at home. An online learning journal keeps families connected to their child’s day and progress, and funded childcare places are available for eligible families.
The nursery also has its own on-site car park, so drop-off and pick-up are a safe and convenient part of busy days.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Brislington where your child will be genuinely cared for and your whole family will feel at home, we’d love to show you why Partou Leaps and Bounds is a great fit.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms, perfect for a wide range of engaging educational activities
A fabulous curriculum that is tailored around the needs and interests of each individual child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Amazing outdoor spaces that can be explored all year round
Excellent parent partnerships with an online learning journal that allows you to track your child’s progress from home
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 | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| 0-3 year olds | |||||
| Care | £62.00 | £279.00 | £4.65 | £37.20 | £37.20 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £5.10 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.70 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £74.00 | £339.00 | £44.00 | £42.40 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £51.00 | £229.50 | £3.85 | £30.60 | £30.60 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £5.10 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.70 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £63.00 | £289.50 | £37.40 | £35.80 | |
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.
- Bank Holidays are chargeable.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Leaps and Bounds 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 Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bristol 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 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Leaps and Bounds will receive 11.17/22.35 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 Bristol Local Authority for Partou Leaps & Bounds 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 | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th 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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Leaps and Bounds
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01179 771 685
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
73-75 Birchwood Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4QN
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What do families say about Partou Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery & Pre-School in Brislington?
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S H
18 May 2026
We have been so pleased with the quality of care, nurture and learning at Leaps and Bounds. Every member of staff we have had contact with has been kind, caring and vigilant with safeguarding. The baby and toddler room work together, and every measure was taken to ensure our daughter had a smooth tra...
Libby I
03 March 2026
It has been a real joy returning to this nursery setting 6 years later with my second child. A lot of the staff are still there and are just as welcoming and caring as ever. It has made going back to work so much easier, knowing that my baby is in safe hands but also really enjoying himself in the ba...
Danilo R
03 March 2026
As parents we are so confident because all the staff are absolutely amazing. Our daughter started last September but within 2 weeks she was feeling in a family because Claire, Laura and Tracy gave her everything she needed to be happy. We couldn't ask more of the support that our daughter is receivi...
Jess H
02 March 2026
Our second child has just started attending Leaps & Bounds, and has settled in so quickly and she absolutely loves all the wonderful staff in the baby room. There is so much love, care and attention given to my baby and I know she is safe and happy there. We felt exactly the same way when sending our...
A B
25 January 2026
This nursery has been fantastic from the start and continues to be. My baby settled in really well and we all have just loved it. All the staff are very friendly and warm but also engaging, always having the best interests of the babies at heart. Anytime I drop off or pick up all the babies and child...
Steph Y
15 January 2026
The whole team at Leaps and Bounds are forever so helpful. They live up to the name completly and bring the kids on in leaps and bounds. Honestly, all the staff are very professional but at the same time all being very warm and wholesome towards the children. I've had both my boys there from 9 months...
Sean V
14 January 2026
Partou Laps and Bounds Brislington have been amazing. They are always caring and I know and am reassured that they look after my daughter very well. They appear to always have my daughter's best interests at heart. They are always friendly, give you great feedback on their day and what they did. ...
Ermi V
13 January 2026
Our daughter has been attending the nursery and loves it. We appreciate all the staff and their commitment to caring for and educating our child. Our eldest daughter attended this nursery too from baby to pre-school.
Lee B
13 January 2026
My girls have been at Leaps and Bounds since they were a year old and my eldest is due to start school this year. My youngest is joining later this year and I have no doubt that she will absolutely thrive there as well. The staff are sensational, so kind and caring and truly do care about my girls an...
K D
26 November 2025
I can't describe how proud I am that my daughter is attending leaps and bounds . I just can't thank them more enough how my daughter thrilled at nursery and building her first friendships . My daughter are in love with the members of staff and she adore all of them. Thank you so much for such a good ...
Gordon B
15 August 2025
I have just dropped off my youngest for his last day at Leaps and Bounds nursery, and now is the right time to share my experience. Both of my boys have been there since age one, and over five years they've grown so much - learning letters, numbers, social skills, and how to be kind friends. When my ...
Kate M
28 July 2025
Both of our children have attended Leaps and Bounds since they were 9 months old, and now our youngest is preparing to leave for school. Over the years, we've had a genuinely positive experience with the nursery and feel confident recommending it to others. We went through the challenges of the pa...
Jenna K
25 July 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 6 months old, and they have been amazing every step of the way. I will be sad to leave all the wonderful people that worked there that have helped to shape my daughter's life The nursery threw an end of term fete for all of the school leavers and i...
G C
25 July 2025
We have now had two children go through the leaps and bounds nursery. Both have always felt happy and supported in that environment. It's clear the staff there go above and beyond to help them and care about the children. My one star being removed is a general concern re private equity firms and nu...
S S
25 July 2025
Both our children love Leaps and Bounds nursery. Our eldest daughter struggled with settling and her key workers from baby - preschool were fantastic in settling her. If we have any questions or concerns the nursery is very quick to answer and appease. We always recommend Leaps and Bounds when ot...
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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