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Why choose Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School in Amersham?
Situated on Chiltern Avenue in Amersham, Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families in Amersham, Chesham, Little Chalfont and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area. We’re close to Amersham station on the Metropolitan and Chiltern Lines, making us a really convenient choice for families commuting into London, and we have on-site parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. The nursery has been recently refurbished to a high standard, with spacious rooms filled with natural resources that create a warm, stimulating environment for children to learn and play.
Our long-standing team is at the heart of what makes Partou Chiltern Avenue special. Having familiar, consistent faces means children build strong bonds with the people who care for them, and families get to know a team they trust. Our nursery team are patient, attentive and genuinely invested in getting to know each child as an individual. Parents consistently tell us how well their children settle, how informed they feel about their child’s progress and how much their children love coming to nursery. That level of care and communication matters, especially during those early weeks when leaving your child for the first time can feel like a big step.
We have an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) who works closely with families and external professionals to make sure every child receives the support they need to thrive. Whether a child has an identified additional need or something emerging, our team are proactive, sensitive and committed to working in partnership with parents to get the right support in place. This inclusive approach is something we take real pride in at Partou Chiltern Avenue.
Our large outdoor area gives children plenty of space to develop physical confidence, explore and enjoy being outdoors. It’s well-resourced with dens, mud kitchens and climbing frames, and outdoor play is an important part of every day here. Beyond the nursery, we regularly take children out into the local community on outings to the library, park, fire station and local market. These experiences are brilliant for building children’s confidence, broadening their understanding of the world and bringing their early years learning to life in a really meaningful way.
We also love bringing families into nursery life. We hold regular parent events throughout the year including our summer fun day, which give families the chance to spend time together in the nursery environment, meet other parents and see what their children have been up to. These shared experiences help to strengthen the partnership between home and nursery which we know makes a real difference to how children feel and how they learn.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Amersham with a dedicated and experienced team, fantastic outdoor space and a genuine commitment to involving families in their child’s early years journey, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Facilities
Stimulating, refurbished indoor environments that make use of authentic resources to increase children’s curiosity
An exciting experience that reflects the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fully equipped outdoor spaces with dens, mud kitchens, and climbing frames – all great for developing physical skills and confidence
A highly qualified team of practitioners who are experts in early years care and education
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Morning session | Afternoon session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| Care | £76.50 | £344.25 | £45.90 | £45.90 | £64.30 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.20 | £4.65 | £5.20 |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.65 | £1.50 | £1.65 |
| Total | £89.50 | £409.25 | £52.75 | £52.05 | £71.15 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Chiltern Avenue 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 Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Buckinghamshire 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 Chiltern Avenue 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 Buckinghamshire Local Authority for Partou Beech Green 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 | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th 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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Chiltern Avenue
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01494 721921
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
29 Chiltern Avenue, Amersham HP6 5AE, UK
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What do families say about Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School in Amersham?
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R S
31 March 2026
We're very happy with how our little one has settled in here! The staff have really helped with her confidence and she looks forward to seeing them. It's also nice to receive the daily on the app to see what she's been up to.
A I
31 March 2026
A wonderful nursery with kind, attentive and genuinely caring staff. My son feels comfortable, safe and very happy here, which means a great deal to us as parents. We have seen lovely progress in his confidence, learning and social skills since he started.
Annie S
31 March 2026
Lovely nursery with really caring staff that go the extra mile and make the children feel secure and happy. My son and daughter have both attended and been happy at the setting. The food served is great too.
A M
31 March 2026
Partou Nursery in Amersham is a well-run setting with a friendly and approachable team who make both children and parents feel comfortable. The staff create a positive environment where children are encouraged to learn through a mix of play and structured activities, and it's clear they're developing...
D B
30 March 2026
My niece and nephew both attend Chiltern Avenue and the staff are amazing from the very first settle session. Their mother was slightly anxious about moving them and settling them into a new nursery after a slightly rocky settling period at another nursery, but it has proven to be the best decision f...
C C
30 March 2026
Everyone in the nursery is caring and super friendly. My child has been attending the nursery for 3 years and she loves to go. She's been developing great there. Sometimes she even gets upset that is weekend and cannot go to school.
Igor C
30 March 2026
We've had our daughter here for over a year and couldn't be happier. She settled in remarkably quickly, and was soon coming home talking about her key worker and friends by name - which put our minds at ease straight away. The staff are genuinely warm and attentive, the nursery is always clean and s...
Marie-Claire C
14 October 2025
All the staff at Partou chiltern Ave have been absolutely amazing in helping to settle my daughter into nursery after her finding it very hard to be away from me, Sadie, Ashton, Roman especially went above and beyond to take a special interest in the things she liked to help her settle in and she is ...
Robert W
10 July 2025
We feel incredibly lucky to have our adopted daughter attending Partou Amersham. I think this was the first time the nursery had supported an adopted child and we weren't sure what to expect but from day one, the care, understanding, and openness from the staff have exceeded all expectations. A spec...
J M
17 June 2025
My daughter has recently started at Chiltern nursery. She was unsettled and clingy at the start (so was I!) but all of the staff were amazing at keeping me informed about how she has been doing throughout the day. From the very start I felt comfortable leaving her with them and knew they'd be able to...
I L
29 August 2024
Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery and Pre-School has been an incredible experience for our family. The staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and deeply caring, creating a warm atmosphere where both parents and children feel instantly at ease. The facilities are excellent- clean, bright, and fi...
M P
19 July 2024
My daughter has been going to this nursery for almost two years (since she was 7 months) and she loves it here. The staff truly care about the kids and are so kind, welcoming and nurturing. I feel so happy dropping her off here - even on the tough mornings, the level of care they give is brilliant. I...
C D
15 March 2024
My little boy has been going to DayBreak for about 6 months. It was difficult for him to settle but the staff has always been so patient and caring. He is a happy boy now and they found a way to make him happy, he is only going part-time but I feel that they really know him well. I definitely would...
F F
13 March 2024
I have always been really happy with the level of care my son has received at Daybreak Amersham. The team are kind, friendly, professional and engaging. They always make a huge effort to make my son feel welcome in the morning and settle him in for the day. He comes home with lots of stories about al...
Alex B
13 March 2024
The staff are always helpful, and my daughter is always happy when I pick her up, which is a good sign. I have also noticed lots of development in her and her personality, which to me, was important, and I would highly recommend them.
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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