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Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stafford
Situated on the site of Stafford General Hospital, Smileys Day Nursery and Pre-School specialises in providing high-quality childcare to NHS staff as well as families in the local community.
As a Partou nursery, we believe in giving children the best start possible their educational journey. That’s why our staff work incredibly hard to deliver fun, engaging learning activities which develop key skills and grow confidence.
Facilities
A purpose-built setting with bright, spacious playrooms perfect for fun learning activities
Highly qualified, experienced staff who put the needs and interests of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Large outdoor area with dedicated spaces for each age group to play games and experiment
Excellent parent partnerships with regular chats and online journals providing regular progress updates
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
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 8am – 6pm |
Morning session 8am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| £281.25 | £66.25 | £33.75 | £33.25 |
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?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables 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.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £8.00 | £4.55 | £3.45 |
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.
- Ask us about our ‘school day’ sessions.
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Smileys
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01785 220720
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
General Hospital, Weston Rd, Stafford ST16 3SA
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What families say?
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B T
09 April 2025
My child is very happy when reaches nursery, which means that the staff be cute with him. I am happy that they have many different activities.
L L
09 April 2025
My experience with Smileys Nursery has only been a positive one. The staff are caring, kind and always have a willingness to help. Both my children are met with love and staff are attentive to their needs. My children's interests are encouraged and supported. My daughter's confidence has soared since...
S H
04 April 2025
I feel like my baby is very safe and cared for by Smileys, I can trust them to provide the most excellent support for her in her development, brushing on her specific interests and needs. When I pick her up she has always had the most fun and has a big smile on her face.
H D
19 March 2025
I am confident that my child is happy, safe and content at nursery. The staff are great and communicate efficiently. My child has developed wonderfully and believe the nursery have had a positive impact with this.
H S
19 March 2025
Great feel to the nursery and all staff are very friendly and welcoming every day! Food and activities offered is good with lots of variety. Regular updates on the app are good to show daily activities and other info.
Sophie O
04 September 2024
My daughter has been attending Smileys for 4 months now and I couldn't be happier with the setting. She settled well and she has made strong bonds with the staff and leaders of the nursery. I feel confident that she is being well cared for by a group of staff who are experienced and who genuinely lov...
H M
03 September 2024
They are the best and all the staff are excellent. Smile staff and also very helpful. My princess is just 8 months but she loves all the staff and they take care of her. I feel so relaxed when I'm at work because I know she is in safe hands and a safe environment. The nursery is very clean all the ti...
Sian M
21 November 2023
My child seems to be getting along really well at nursery and is loving it. The staff are really lovely and welcoming.
Kerry F
15 November 2023
My child really enjoys the nursery. The girls are brilliant and have been great with her allergy. Nursery is much better since refurb.
Sophie E
15 November 2023
My little boy started here in September. He was a little unsettled at first, which was to be expected, but the girls in the baby room really made him feel welcome and helped him settle in really well. Would highly recommend this nursery. He now really enjoys coming and loves playing with all the toys...
C B
15 November 2023
Smileys is a great nursery and I noticed my son has come on loads since he started with his speech. Staff are all friendly and great with helping my son when he has been overwhelmed.
J H
08 November 2023
My son is really happy at Smileys and has come on really well. We had concerns regarding the food changes but they were dealt with really well.
Hannah F
08 November 2023
My son only started beginning of September and he absolutely loves it and we have had no issues.
Laura H
08 November 2023
I feel very happy with bringing my son into the nursery, the girls in the baby room are always very smiley and he is always excited to come, I have no concerns and feel that I am always listened to.
Laura S
05 July 2023
Really happy with our experience so far. It was really hard for me to leave my child, but the girls have really helped me, as well as my child. My child has settled in really well, thanks to the staff.
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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