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Why families love Partou Nurseries
Charley S
01 July 2026
I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. Both of my children attend – one in the preschool room and one in the baby room – and the care they receive is absolutely amazing. From the very beginning, every member of staff has been so kind, caring and welcoming. They have taken the time to get…
Naomi M
23 June 2026
This is the second time I have used this nursery, the staff are amazing, they love and care for the children like they are their own. I moved my little girl to Partou nursery after an awful experience with a different nursery and honestly there is no comparison. I am 100% happy taking my little girl …
R B
22 June 2026
My daughter loves coming to Woodlands Day Nursery. She has met many new friends and has developed a lot of new skills.
Annie S
22 June 2026
Woodlands has been a great nursery for our son since January 2025. They always do fun activities with the children. We love receiving daily updates on food, activities, sleep and pictures. All the staff are always friendly and we have never had any issues. We would recommend to anyone.
Chipo S
22 June 2026
Nursery is good and attentive to Aku needs have noticed Aku is very fond of Tabassum + Sarah. She has created a bond with them. Nursery has been very supportive and understanding during difficult times. Happy with Akunra development and milestones.
M T
22 June 2026
The staff were very supportive when my child moved in from another nursery with short notice due to staffing concerns, and helped her settle in easily and make new friends. My child has been happy here and I believe she has learnt lots. Staff are also friendly and nice. I wish there were more opportu…
M K
22 June 2026
Cherry trees is a lovely nursery that my child attends, they offer lots of learning opportunities that I have seen reflected back on my child. I am very glad of the development my child is making and the wonderful support from an incredible team that work so well with the children and ensure a safe …
L P
22 June 2026
My little girl has absolutely loved her time at this nursery. The staff are all so lovely, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which made settling in so much easier for both of us. She has built such strong bonds with the team and always looks forward to going in, which says everything. It’s clear how m…
A S
21 June 2026
We’ve been really pleased with Little Big Steps so far. The staff are kind and helpful, and the nursery workers did a great job at providing regular updates and reassurance during our baby’s first few weeks settling into the nursery. With the consistency and care that the team have been able to provi…
S L
20 June 2026
We’re really pleased we decided to send our son here! Friendly staff who genuinely care, outside space (rare in this area), loads of fun and learning taking place, and term time only rates (great value for teachers).
B H
20 June 2026
My son has been attending for over a year now and I’m very happy with all aspects including the staff, food, selection of toys and activities. My son’s development has skyrocketed since attending including his speech, comprehension. Shout outs to Dionne, Carollee, Zoe, Hiedi, Michelle, Sara.
Stacey M
19 June 2026
My daughter started at Ashmoor in Oct 23 and leaves to start school this year and I will be absolutely devastated on her last day. The team at Ashmoor are incredible, their devotion to each and every child in their care is clear to see and they make every child, and every parent/care giver, feel like…
Nick D
19 June 2026
Wonderful to spend time with my son and see the environment he plays in – clearly having so much fun! Thank you for setting up the stay and play for fathers!
Tom S
19 June 2026
Great outdoor space, lots of activities available for the children. Looks forward to coming and always seems to have a good day.
A M
19 June 2026
All satisfactory, pricing a tad high. Good to see agency staff levels down… might sort out the cost…
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Why choose Partou?
Turning wonder into learning is at the heart of everything we do. We nurture those everyday moments of wonder and curiosity to encourage children to grow in confidence and thrive in their own brilliantly unique way.
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.
Our play-based curriculum focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, preparing children for school through exploration, creativity and social development.
Partou operates over 110 nurseries across England, providing Ofsted-registered childcare for babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged 0-5.
Our nurseries offer flexible sessions including full days, half days and term-time only options, with funded places available for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
Search above to find your nearest Partou nursery by postcode, town or city. Each nursery page includes opening hours, fees, current availability and Ofsted ratings so you can make a fully informed decision about this important first step on your child’s early years educational journey.
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