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The Thames Club Day Nursery & Pre-School, Staines
Situated just minutes from Staines Town Centre with easy transport links to London from local railway stations, The Thames Club Day Nursery and Pre-School is conveniently located for parents who live in or commute from the surrounding areas of Staines.
As a Partou nursery, we believe that every child is unique. That’s why we adopt a personalised approach for each child, taking great care to plan learning activities that reflect their natural needs and interests.
Facilities
Wonderfully resourced indoor environment with age-dedicated playrooms to support the different stages of development
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interest of every child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Large outdoor space where children can enjoy a sense of adventure whilst connecting with nature
Large on-site car park that makes dropping off your little ones safe and easy
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 |
| Care | £93.00 | £418.50 | £55.80 | £55.80 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.80 | £4.05 |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.85 | £1.30 |
| Total | £106.00 | £483.50 | £63.45 | £61.15 |
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).
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 and sun cream.
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 The Thames Club Yard 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 The Thames Club Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Surrey 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 The Thames Club 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 Surrey Local Authority for Partou The Thames Club 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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The Thames Club
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01784 457514
Mon - Fri, 8am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane, Staines, Surrey TW18 2PD
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What do families say about Partou The Thames Club Day Nursery & Pre-School in Staines?
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Jash L
30 March 2025
My son has had a great time settling in at nursery. It gives me peace of mind that the EYparemt app is updated daily with what my son has eaten and how much he has slept. The app is also updated with activities that my son takes part in. I am very happy to send my son hear until he is ready for schoo...
Lauren P
28 May 2024
We had to move my son from his previous nursery last year due to certain circumstances and the nursery were so accommodating for not only a worried mum but also for my son who didn't understand what was going on. All staff are so friendly, welcoming and professional. My son is so happy there, I could...
Aisha H
30 January 2024
My child has attended since he was eight months old, he is now 2 1/2 years old and absolutely loves nursery, he is well settled and has such a lovely bond with his key worker and all members of staff. My son has made lots of friends and has learnt so much through the fantastic activities he does.
S K
30 January 2024
Very friendly team, my son who was 18 months old when he started nursery. It took only 2-3 weeks for him to get familiar with the team. Different activities done every day.
Ruba H
23 January 2024
My daughter joined this nursery when she was one year and a half. She loves the place, I can see a huge growth on all levels, communication, speaking, playing, solving problems. My daughter's skills are definitely more developed by their different ways in learning through playing. It's always easy ...
Abi S
09 June 2023
We absolutley live nursery! The staff are lovely, friendly and fantastic with our child. Our child really looks forward to nursery and has made lots of friends.
Kaylie P
31 March 2023
Highly recommend Playtime. My daughter loves it here. They keep you up to date.
Mhairi D
31 March 2023
My son absolutely loves the nursery. He always comes home happy and enjoys the activities he does. Very happy with the nursery and would recommend.
G J
08 March 2023
I can’t fault the staff, they are attentive informative and accommodating regardless. The manager is also very approachable and accommodating to our needs for our little girl. I know from the minute I drop her off to the second I pick her up she is: well fed, well stimulated and well looked after. ...
Schubert P
23 February 2023
My son has been attending Playtime Nursery for eight months. He absolutely loves it and runs in every day - it's his second home. All the staff are so gentle and nurturing, and they provide him with so much care, attention and positivity. We feel very lucky that we've found such a nice nursery that s...
R O
22 February 2023
My daughter has been coming to Playtime for two and a half years, and she has always been looked after so well and has a great time. The staff are caring and do everything they can to support her learning and development. She engaged and supported her emotional well-being, especially after a family b...
T P
22 February 2023
The staff here are extremely friendly, attentive and actually outstanding at what they do, they have made our child not only feel like a part of the nursery but also a part of a warm community. We would happily recommend them to anyone who would ask us and are more than satisfied with the service we ...
E M
22 February 2023
My little girl has been attending Playtime Nursery for over a year and absolutely loves the nursery. She has excellent care given and is encouraged with her learning. We are very happy with Playtime Nursery and would highly recommend the setting.
Shannon H
22 February 2023
The staff have been so welcoming and accommodating to my little girl. I feel she is safe and well looked after. The staff always update me on her development and learning. The room is warm and welcoming and always set up for learning opportunities. Me and my daughter are happy with the nursery.
M M
22 February 2023
Our daughter is always so happy to be at nursery. She has learnt so much already and it's really nice to see her building friendships with other children and 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.
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