Ellesmere Port nursery in the running for a national award

Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery and Pre-school in Ellesmere Port has been shortlisted for Nursery Team of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2026.

According to the organisers, the award will go to the nursery team “that has developed and maintained an excellent standard of childcare showing exceptional group values and a commitment to working together for the common good.”

Earlier this year, Partou Sunny Days achieved ‘strong standard’ across all evaluation areas following an Ofsted inspection.

The final report noted that the setting offers “a safe and welcoming environment in which children can flourish.”  It added: “Everything staff and leaders do is for the benefit of the children in attendance.”

Situated close to Ellesmere Port Hospital, Partou Sunny Days provides a convenient day-care option to parents working in the centre of town, as well as the surrounding areas of Whitby, Great Sutton, Hope Farm and Whitby Heath.

Lauren Taylor, Partou Sunny Days Nursery Manager, said:

“We are excited to be shortlisted for this major national award.

“The team shares one clear vision: to help every child become a happy, confident and curious learner, ready for the next stage of life.

“Every team member has contributed to our success, and I am proud of them all.”

Kirsty Jackson, Partou Co-Managing Director, said:

“Congratulations to Lauren and the team at Sunny Days.

“They were amongst the first in the country to achieve an impressive ‘strong standard’ across all evaluation areas under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

“Several long-standing team members have worked together for many years and shaped a strong, consistent culture across the setting.

“They thoroughly deserve this recognition.”

The NMT National Nursery Awards will be presented at an evening ceremony at Park Plaza London on 7 November 2026.