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Why choose Partou Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sunninghill?
Located in Sunninghill, just two miles outside of Ascot, Partou Natures provides a unique day nursery experience to families throughout the local area.
As our name suggests, nature is at the heart of everything we do. Surrounded by two acres of natural grounds, we provide enriching learning experiences in our well-resourced learning environment which includes a large sand pit, a mud kitchen and even a forest area that the children love to explore in. Outdoor play is an important part of the early years curriculum as it provides children with opportunities to build confidence, resilience and motor skills as well as fostering a love for nature and a respect for the world around them.
Our bright and airy rooms are filled with natural light and play materials including home-from-home role play toys and climbing apparatus to help children’s imagination to thrive as well as build their social and motor skills through play. We also have a large car park to make nursery drop-offs and pick-ups as safe and convenient as possible.
Early years nutrition is an important part of nursery life and our 3-week rotating seasonal menus have been developed in partnership with Laura Matthews, an Early Years Nutrition Expert, to ensure that our food is nutritious, delicious and supports children’s well-being. Food is cooked fresh onsite every day and gives children the chance to explore a greater range of flavours, textures, and tastes at every meal.
Our dedicated nursery team are all paedeatric first aid trained and refresh this throughout the year. Our team love learning about children’s interests and experiences so that they can carefully curate early years learning activities which appeal to these which ensure children enjoy learning through play. We understand the value of strong partnerships with families to help children develop and grow with confidence, so we offer stay and play sessions and extra activities for families to come in and enjoy arts, crafts and play with children whilst experiencing nursery life.
We understand that every family’s childcare needs are different, and finding the right pattern of care can sometimes feel confusing. At Partou Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School, we are proud to offer both year-round and term time only childcare. This means families can choose the option that best fits their routines and preferences, while still benefiting from the funding in the way that works for them. Our Family Care Team will be happy to guide you through this process.
If you are looking for a nursery in Sunninghill which encourages children to grow confidence, skills and a love of the outdoors – we think you’ll love Partou Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sunninghill!
Facilities
A huge garden with sandpits, mud kitchens, sensory spaces and more for little ones to explore
A unique outdoor experience where children are encouraged to learn about nature and the world around them
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Age-specific playrooms enabling children to receive the care and attention they need throughout their development
Friendly, caring practitioners who work exceptionally hard to create fun, engaging experiences
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 | £84.75 | £381.38 | £50.85 | £50.85 | £71.20 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.00 | £50.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 |
| Consumables | £4.00 | £20.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 |
| Total | £98.75 | £451.38 | £57.85 | £57.85 | £78.20 |
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 Natures 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 Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Windsor & Maidenhead 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 Natures 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 Windsor & Maidenhead Local Authority for Partou Natures 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 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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Natures
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01344 625070
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Nature's Nursery & Forest School Ascot, Meridian House, London Rd, Sunninghill, Ascot SL5 0PL
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What do families say about Partou Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sunninghill?
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A W
12 February 2026
I'm very happy with my decision to put my 2 children, aged 1 and 3, into Partou Natures Nursery. My son's vocabulary has come on leaps and bounds and his confidence socially has improved greatly too. I am updated regularly re. food/sleep/nappy change, which gives me added reassurance, and always info...
R B
05 February 2026
Great nursery with very attentive staff.
L W
05 February 2026
Both of our boys are very happy at the nursery, and seeing them take part in fun and creative activities is always a highlight. Making friends with other children is always encouraged and nurtured. We have been with this nursery for 4 years and are very glad to have chosen this nursery.
Kelly B
05 February 2026
Our son has been at Natures since he was 1, he's now 3, and absolutely loves the nursery and staff.
D I
04 February 2026
Very good - some areas need updating re - car park light and water leak.
Salim Z
04 February 2026
The nursery have been really great for my son. He enjoys going and has made strong friendships with the other children. The staff are friendly and supportive, and my son feels safe and able to take risks in a nurturing environment. His communication skills have improved, and he enjoys learning new th...
Peter T
04 February 2026
An absolute fab team, very friendly, very happy and helpful. Couldn't be happier, Relli has so much fun and loves coming to nursery. Looking forward for Relli to move up to the bigger room, where I feel she'll absolutely flourish.
A E
04 February 2026
A lovely nursery! Our little girl loves it here and settled so well!
S N
04 February 2026
Really lovely nursery. My daughter really enjoys her days here and always talks about the team at home!
E B
30 January 2026
All the staff at Natures have been so helpful and understanding with my son who took quite a while to settle. He now smiles when we arrive and waves me off. I always know he is being well taken care of and they are so patient with him. The facilities and outdoor space is fantastic.
C W
02 July 2025
This is a lovely nursery. My son has been here since he was about six months old, so my main experience has been with the baby room and the staff there, but everyone I've met seems very nice. My son receives excellent care from all the baby room staff, he has bonded really well with his key person an...
L M
12 March 2025
Wonderful nursery and amazing outside space! My son loves the forest school and the indoor space. All the staff are very friendly and supportive to my son and the communication is really great. He is so happy there.
C M
24 February 2025
The nursery is amazing. The garden is huge so lots of room for activities. The kids love going outside even when it's cold. All of the girls are fantastic. Our son adores them and loves going to nursery. We're kept up to on the app with daily updates, photos and videos. We are all very happy.
E L
13 March 2024
Love the forest school and massive garden at this nursery! The staff are friendly, great with the children and always seem to be enjoying their time at work. Would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents!
Madeline H
12 March 2024
My son has been at the nursery since he was 7 months old (now 2 1/2) and it is a struggle to get him to leave as he loves it so much. The team are all lovely and have worked so hard to make the nursery what it is today. My son particularly loves the ability to play outside in their wonderful grounds ...
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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