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Why families love Partou Nurseries
A O
28 April 2026
Woodlands has been wonderful for both my sons (who are 4 and almost 2) since we moved them from another nursery late last year. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and have supported both my boys to grow and learn whilst also acknowledging their individual interests and strengths. They have fo…
Rebecca A
24 April 2026
The team at Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery has all been so wonderful. Love there passion of helping all children’s growth and caring nature. I will definitely recommend this Nursery to anyone. I appreciate them all so much. Thankyou
jojo y
24 April 2026
We’ve had such a lovely experience with this nursery. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children’s development and happiness. It’s been wonderful to see how much our child has grown in confidence and curiosity since starting here. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and f…
Hannah D
14 April 2026
My child absolutely loves this nursery, she even reaches for her coat in the mornings because she’s so excited to go and see her favourite people! The staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and the handovers at the end of each day are always so helpful. I’m kept up to date on what she’s learned, h…
Jordan B
13 April 2026
My child has come to this nursery for 2 years now and he absolutely loves it. The nursery are very flexible and accommodating and do lots of varied activities including spending time outside, playing games, signing and dancing. The food is very varied and he loves it. Has a very varied meal menu. He …
Sophie K
13 April 2026
We’ve been really impressed with Little Big Steps and they’ve been brilliant in helping our little one settle into nursery. As a very attached Little baby he and I were both anxious about his enrolment into nursery but Sarah and the team have been so nurturing, reassuring and fantastic at helping hi…
E W
11 April 2026
My daughter has been going to Little Stars since she was around 9 months old and now she is 3. She has loved every second of it, from the staff who are so caring, the fun activities from painting to football. I couldn’t recommend enough! Her confidence has come on so much thanks to all the staff at L…
R F
10 April 2026
My daughter has settled in really well at Little Big Steps. The staff are always kind and friendly and she has made good relationships with her carers. There is a range of activities for play, including outside space, and different foods to try at mealtimes.
Ciara G
10 April 2026
My daughter has only recently started coming here and has settled in quickly. She has absolutely loved starting here and is excited whenever she turns up to nursery. All the staff are amazing and have helped her a lot.
Glenn R
08 April 2026
We are both very happy with the care our little boy receives at Cherubs (Sale). The staff are all friendly and our key person is so kind and caring we have no doubt he is happy here. The facilities are great along with the activities planned across the week. The outdoor facilities are superb with a …
E S
07 April 2026
My child joined bumpkins from the age of 2 and has absolutely thrived since joining, he was at a different setting before and the difference in care, learning and facilities is just worlds apart. The team at bumpkins care so deeply about the children there, and will spend time and energy learning abo…
Erica L
06 April 2026
We’ve had such a positive experience with this nursery, and I especially wanted to highlight Jaweria, the leader of the baby room. She has made a truly meaningful impact on our daughter’s early development and happiness. Our daughter absolutely adores her, and it’s easy to see why. Jaweria gives s…
H W
01 April 2026
My son has attended this nursery since he turned 1. He’s gone from the baby room-tinies-toddlers and he’s now in pre-school. The nursery itself has a lot of educational activities to suit each child and age range, not forgetting the lovely sensory room which has fishes and a ball pit! The nurse…
H D
01 April 2026
Our daughter has been here since she was under a year old, and now at three and a half, we couldn’t be happier with her progress. The nursery provides excellent developmental support, and she has built wonderful friendships during her time here. A huge highlight is the large outdoor garden. The chil…
L C
01 April 2026
We moved my son from another nursery when he was 2.5 years old. He settled in straight away and made lovely bonds with the staff and other children. The nursery has a real family feel and we are happy we moved him. His development is great and he enjoys all activities.
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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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