About Partou

Childcare that puts children in the lead

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.

Our values

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.

Explore, discover, learn

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.

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Creating a shared vision

Samantha Rhodes has led Partou in the UK since the merger of the Just Childcare and All About Children groups in 2023, having previously served as CEO of Just Childcare.

Read her thoughts on the importance of the group’s new shared vision in our dedicated article.

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Partou & You

Our core values of Care, Compassion and Continuous Learning are embedded throughout every aspect of Partou. For our team members, this ensures both personal and professional development whilst giving peace of mind that your wellbeing is prioritised.

Whether you’re looking to begin a career in childcare or have years of experience within nurseries, it’s a very exciting time to join the Partou team.

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Latest news

Partou shortlised in five categories at National NMT Nursery Awards

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in five categories for the National NMT Nursery Awards.

In addition to being a finalist for the prestigious Large Nursery Group accolade, three of our settings and a much-loved Nursery Manager are in the running to receive an award.

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The latest on childcare funding

We understand that covering the cost of childcare isn’t always easy, but the good news is that there a number of government initiatives that can help support families during their time at Partou. And from September 2024, that support just got better!

No matter which stage you’re at in your …

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Local radio rewards dedication of team member at Partou Playaway

Partou Playaway was recently visited by local radio station, Your Harrogate, who wanted to reward the efforts of team member Kim Stanfield for going above and beyond in her role as the nursery’s Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator.

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