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Why Choose Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School in Stoke Gifford?
Providing high-quality childcare and early years education, Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery and Pre-School is ideally located for families in Stoke Gifford, Filton, and the surrounding area.
Our cosy home-from-home environment feels safe and familiar for children. This is great for nurturing confidence, building emotional security and reducing overwhelm which helps children to thrive as they feel settled, valued, and heard
As our name suggests, we are a small nursery setting! This has many benefits, an important one being the strong bonds between our nursery team and children which help children to thrive during their early years’ education. Our team love learning about children’s interests and experiences and carefully tailoring learning activities which appeal to these and are fun and engaging for children.
Another benefit of our size is our strong nursery community and close communication with families; close partnerships between team members and families are incredibly beneficial for children’s early years learning outcomes and building their confidence as they ensure continuity between home and nursery, creating a consistent and reassuring experience for children.
We have a spacious outdoor area where we provide both room for free movement and more structured outdoor learning. Outdoor play is an important part of early years learning as is provides opportunities for children to explore, gain confidence, gain an appreciation for nature and the world around them as well as building confidence and personal skills whilst they have fun. Children love our nature-based learning outdoor approach, and we provide plenty of opportunity for sensory exploration and risk-aware play which helps to build resilience.
Our early years curriculum extends beyond the physical nursery settings and our children love exploring the local community by going out on weekly local trips to places such as the library, soft play, local parks, shops, the train station and our favourite is visiting the duck pond! Local visits are a great way to build confidence through new and familiar experiences and strengthen community ties.
If you are looking for a cosy nursery in Stoke Gifford which provides individualised learning, builds confidence through learning and exploration and where the nursery team and families work closely to provide the best learning outcomes for all children – we think you’ll love Partou Love Being Little!
Facilities
A range of fun learning activities planned around the individual needs and interests of each child
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting playrooms and outdoor areas that are great for exploration
Strong parent partnerships with regular chats and online updates informing you of your child’s progress
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 | £79.75 | £358.88 | £11.60 | £47.85 | £47.85 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.80 | £49.00 | £4.90 | £4.90 | |
| Consumables | £3.20 | £16.00 | £1.60 | £1.60 | |
| Total | £92.75 | £423.88 | £54.35 | £54.35 |
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.
Learn more about government funded childcare.
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.
Funded childcare
Partou Love Being Little 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 Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School work with South Gloucestershire 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Love Being Little will receive 10.96/21.92 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 South Gloucestershire Local Authority for Partou Love Being Little 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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Love Being Little
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01179 599159
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
97 Station Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 7JT
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What do families say about Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School in Stoke Gifford?
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J F
24 February 2026
Our son has just moved to the nursery, and wow what a difference it has made on him in just a short space of time. He's built relationships with the staff and has started to form friendships. It's lovely to hear what he's been up to during the day. The nursery had a lovely outdoor space which allow...
A B
26 January 2026
Both my son and daughter attend this Nursery and we've been really pleased with the care they receive. My son's speech has come on brilliantly since starting, and it's clear the staff put genuine effort into supporting each child's development. They're friendly, kind, and my son knows them all by nam...
J C
17 November 2025
Both my children attend Love Being Little and adore the staff and the friends they have made. We have 100% trust in the staff and care they receive, we could not fault them! They are AMAZING! We will be sad to leave in July 2026 however the new company Partou has left a lot to be desired and the ...
Q H
17 November 2025
I submitted a review about LoveBeingLIttle a year ago. Many things have changed since then but the staff are still as supportive and as helpful. They would not be afraid to have an honest discussion with the parents if they observe any issues. They are very knowledgeable and helpful, providing advice...
C P
26 July 2025
We've had such a wonderful experience with this day nursery! From the moment we enrolled my brother, the team has been incredibly warm, professional, and attentive to his needs. The nursery provides a safe, nurturing environment with a great balance of structured activities and free play, fostering b...
M M
17 July 2025
Love being little has/is a wonderful experience for my boys. It's been lovely to see how far my boys have come on since attending. They absolutely love attending nursery there also come out looking like they've had such a fun day. The staff are amazing. They're nothing but friendly, understanding an...
Adam Z
23 May 2025
We have really happy with my child's progress at nursery. The nursery team and my child's key worker really look after him well.
R H
22 May 2025
My daughter (and previously son) absolutely love being at Love Being Little the staff are so lovely and they do great activities with the kids!
V M
20 May 2025
Our son is extremely happy at nursery. All the staff are friendly and update us all time. My child loves his key worker and gets on well with all the other members of staff.
J W
20 May 2025
Our son absolutely loves nursery! We completely trust the staff and take care of him and can see he is thriving since being at love being Iittle. My child has a wonderful key worker and he has settled totally because of this. Thank you!
G B
20 May 2025
We cannot fault "love being little" in the slightest. We love sending our daughter their and have full confidence she has the best care provided. We cannot believe how much she has developed under the care team. Three members of staff in particular do an exceptional job and we couldn't be happier wit...
T P
03 February 2025
The staff are always caring and ensuring I always have everything I need for my grandson. They always go above and beyond. I can't thank them enough for what they do. They always very attentive and caring.
Charmaine L
15 November 2024
Since my daughter has been coming here I have had the upmost respect for the nursery and the staff, the manager goes above and beyond for the children and the parents making sure their needs are always met thank you.
S B
15 November 2024
My child has been attending this nursery since they were 9 months old and has been thriving in this setting. There are ample resources and activities throughout the day to accommodate a variety of interests and to promote independence and confidence. The parenting app is updated regularly, as well as...
Charlotte H
14 November 2024
We moved to Love Being Little in February 2023, after our previous nursery had closed. We also were in the process of moving our child due to some issues with them. Within 6 months of him joining LBL, he was growing into a lovely mischievous child who was as really happy and coming out of his shell. ...
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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