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Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School, Nottingham
Located on St Albans Road, just a few minutes from the town centre, Partou Arnold has an excellent reputation throughout Nottingham for the high quality of childcare and early-years education that it provides.
Our excellent setting is spread across two large Victorian houses and features a large lawned garden which stretches the length of both buildings. Well equipped with fun, educational resources, both our indoor and outdoor areas are perfect for little learners.
Facilities
Bright, modern and spacious playrooms filled with fun and exciting educational resources
A separate pre-school room where older children learn key skills through fun-themed activities
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A safe and natural outdoor space, perfect for active games and physical development
Highly qualified, experienced staff who love putting the needs and interests of children first
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.45am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| Care | £50.50 | £227.25 | £1.90 | £30.30 | £30.30 | £42.45 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.50 | £37.50 | £4.20 | £3.30 | £4.20 | |
| Consumables | £2.50 | £12.50 | £1.40 | £1.10 | £1.40 | |
| Total | £60.50 | £277.25 | £35.90 | £34.70 | £48.05 |
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).
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Arnold 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 Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Nottinghamshire 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 Arnold 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.
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Arnold
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0115 967 3229
Mon - Fri, 7.45am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
66 St Albans Rd, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6GS
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What families say?
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B W
27 May 2021
My great-grandson attends Leo's Day Nursery in Arnold, he loves to go and meet his friends there. When he visits, he tells me what friend he has been playing with and what he has been doing. I have noticed that since he has been attending, his speech has become clearer and we now have lovely chats ab...
Natasha H
08 July 2025
I have used Partou for the past 3 and half years. My little boy have built amazing friendships and lovely binds with the staff. She was very attached to one staff member in particular in the baby room and now two specific staff members in the pre school room. One of these staff members in the pre sch...
Isabel M
27 June 2025
A nursery with the most caring, thoughtful and kind staff team you could possibly want for your children. They keep parents updated, regularly check in with you on your child's progress, and tailor activities to suit your child's needs and intress.
Akanksha A
19 March 2025
My daughter absolutely loves nursery and the staff that take care of her. When my daughter is at nursery i can be assured that she will be well looked after. Appreciate all the staff does to keep her engaged.
L M
24 February 2025
Partou Arnold always go the extra step for my Son and daughter. I am so happy that we found this lovely nursery with a fantastic garden for them to run around in and explore. They have settled in quickly and have enjoyed the little on site library taking a book home every night.
B H
05 September 2024
Wonderful nursery! I couldn't be happier with Partou Arnold Day Nursery. The staff are incredibly caring and supportive, I have peace of mind when I'm at work knowing my daughter is well looked after. The environment is clean, safe, and full of fun and educational activities. I love the daily update...
Jessica M
12 October 2023
My review relates to our whole experience with Leo's Day Nursery. We think they are absolutely brilliant! Our son is in the baby room and the staff are so thoughtful, genuinely caring, fun, bubbly and approachable. I can't thank them enough for the care they've given to our child. Our son has been po...
Francesca D
28 April 2023
My daughter loves Leo's Day Nursery - Arnold. She has formed a great bond with her key worker and I can go to work knowing my daughter is well cared for.
Sheariah S
28 April 2023
I have been part of the nursery since 2021, I can honestly say the care my son receives is immaculate. The manager goes above and beyond for my son. X is an awesome member of the team. She cares for my son in preschool, she arranges activities and fun things to do for the children. I honestly can say...
Lucy D
28 April 2023
Always look forward to hearing how my child's day has been at nursery and seeing all the fab activities she gets up to! She always seems happy and chatty when she finishes and has a lovely day with her friends.
Melissa-Jayne B
18 April 2023
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was around 2 years old, at this time we had sleep and speech therapists involved due to how under-developed my daughter was in these areas. Within a matter of weeks, she was improving on her speech, the nursery supported us with her naps and would respe...
Naomi B
17 April 2023
An amazing place. Stimulating activities which are sparked and planned from children’s interest. Staff show outstanding care for and interest in the children - they are known and valued. Children are encouraged to become confident, independent and respectful learners. Both our daughters have flouri...
G P
17 April 2023
My son has been attending for the last 2 years - he loves it in there, tells me everything about his day and I can’t believe it is time for him to go to school in September! I will be definitely sending my other child when of age, staff is lovely we are very lucky!
S T
03 March 2022
Staff are super friendly and are really welcoming. My daughter loves going to nursery and always talks about what she has been doing. The meals are always fresh and look lovely. Would highly recommend.
M M
03 February 2022
My daughter has attended this nursery after a bad experience with a previous nursery and since she’s been at Leo’s, she absolutely loves it! She is always happy to go in and see her care workers and friends and makes it a struggle to leave as she loves being in their company. My personal experien...
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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