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Why choose Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School in Paddington?
Partou Merchant Square is a purpose-built day nursery and pre-school which has been designed to the highest specifications to provide high-quality childcare to families throughout Paddington.
At Partou Merchant Square, we believe every child carries a unique backpack filled with their experiences, culture, and endless potential. Our role is to walk beside them as they unpack their world, adding confidence, curiosity, friendships, and a love of learning along the way.
Being conveniently located within Merchant Square residential and leisure area allows us to extend early years’ learning beyond the nursery doors. We enjoy daily walks around Merchant Square, along the canal and to the local post office, where children connect with their community and discover the world around them.
Our indoor learning environment is neutrally decorated and well resourced to ensure plenty of opportunity for learning experiences and encouraging children’s imagination to soar. Our Discovery Room offers a space of awe and wonder, supporting children’s sensory and physical needs through exploration, movement, and calm reflection. Families often comment on how happy their children are at nursery and the confidence they see in them as they progress through their time at Partou Merchant Square.
Building strong bonds with children and families alike is important to us and our warm and engaging team work with families to create these strong relationships to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for children.
If you are looking for childcare in Paddington which prioritises nurturing relationships, meaningful play, and strong partnerships with families; Partou Merchant Square is a place where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to fill their backpack with possibility!
Facilities
A purpose-built building with bright, spacious playrooms that create a warm, inviting atmosphere
Inspiring nursery team made up of highly trained, friendly practitioners
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
An exciting garden area with mud kitchens, climbing frames, growing patches, and more to explore
Great parent partnerships, helping you remain informed on your child’s progress throughout their time with us
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am- 6.00pm |
8.00am- 6.00pm daily |
8.00am- 1.00pm |
1.00pm- 6.00pm |
| 0-3 year olds | ||||
| Care | £101.50 | £456.75 | £60.90 | £60.90 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.05 | £50.25 | £5.15 | £4.90 |
| Consumables | £3.95 | £19.75 | £2.00 | £1.95 |
| Total | £115.50 | £526.75 | £68.05 | £67.75 |
| 3+ year olds | ||||
| Care | £84.25 | £379.13 | £50.55 | £50.55 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.05 | £50.25 | £5.15 | £4.90 |
| Consumables | £3.95 | £19.75 | £2.00 | £1.95 |
| Total | £98.25 | £449.13 | £57.70 | £57.40 |
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 Merchant Square 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 Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Westminster 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 Merchant Square 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 Westminster for Partou Merchant Square 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 | 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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Merchant Square
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
020 7402 2227
Mon - Fri, 8am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
13 Harbet Rd, Paddington, London W2 1AJ
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What do families say about Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School in Paddington?
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Sceima S
14 February 2026
We are so thankful to have found this nursery. From day one, the teachers were incredibly supportive and helped my son settle in with so much patience and understanding. They really took the time to get to know him as an individual, which made such a difference. He now genuinely enjoys going to nurs...
Gala J
25 January 2026
Our 20 month old daughter currently attends Merchant Square nursery 4 afternoons a week. She has a great time, with many varied activities (drawing, water play, cooking, dancing, reading to name a few) and adventures exploring the local area and nature. The staff are incredibly supportive and attenti...
N L
23 January 2026
My child has been attending Merchant Square since October 2025 and we cannot say enough good things about it. Graziela is a phenomenal nursery manager, and she runs a very tight ship. All of the staff have such passion and dedication for their work, and they've only ever been helpful and welcoming in...
S R
19 September 2024
My son joined back in June 2024 and has really struggled to settle in. The nursery staff however have been very supportive both towards my son and I to find the best way to settle him in. The staff are all so lovely and caring. You really get to know them which puts me at ease knowing they genuinely ...
L C
14 June 2024
Our son has been at Partou Merchant Square since 6 months old (now 2) and has loved his time until now! He runs in in the morning and always comes home happy. Staff is lovely and really take the time to get to know our son. Would highly recommend it!
Josh T
21 July 2023
My daughter came to the nursery very young and my wife and I were worried how she would get on away from us so early. Luckily for us, our daughter found such a wonderful, warm and happy place that makes her happier and happier every day. We're lucky to have found Merchant Square!
Evi S
16 May 2023
We really love Merchant Square Nursery. Our daughter has really settled in well and has gained so much confidence thanks to the staff here. I would highly recommend.
Bansani S
12 May 2023
We are very happy with our daughter's progress at the nursery. The activities here are very engaging and have made her very confident and creative. The staff here is very good and give attention to each child's needs. Our daughter looks forward to spending her time with all her friends at the nursery...
Atikah P
13 April 2023
Very happy with the progress that my daughter has made. Thank you to Merchant Square Nursery for the effort and care for my daughter.
Tania G
13 April 2023
Excellent and nurturing environment. Was a godsend to my son. Amazing food and social environment. My son has had an amazing two years! Keep up the great work!
A M
12 April 2023
Our daughter settled in super quickly (just a few days!) with the help of the welcoming and caring team at Merchant Square. She gets super excited to get into the pram every morning and throw herself into her key person's arm every morning, and every weekend when we walk by she is quite disappointed ...
G A
12 April 2023
Great place with super friendly and dedicated staff. My daughter has been attending for seven months now and refuses to leave when I pick her up. She's learning a lot and making friends. Very happy with it.
Lily G
14 August 2022
Amazing staff, friendly supportive and kind. All staff help the kids in many ways and make their time at the nursery full of joy. The team are the most wonderful humans and teachers and they create a good atmosphere and lots of happiness. You can see how much they do for all the kids as the children ...
K P
02 August 2022
Merchant Square are amazing! My son started here at 10 months old and the care and learning he has had surpassed any of my expectations. His speech and understanding is way beyond my expectations and I couldn't be happier. The staff look after him as if he was their own child, encouraging him to try ...
S H
02 August 2022
The best place and the staff very friendly, just I can say highly recommended for everything. Thank you Merchant Square Day Nursery.
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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