Partou expands UK nurseries with two acquisitions

January 8th, 2026

Partou are pleased to announce the acquisition of two North West nurseries.

Read more about this exciting development.

We are pleased to announce we have acquired two nurseries in the North West of England!

Little Faces Nursery in Hazel Grove was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at its last inspection and provides first class early years education and facilities for families in the village and surrounding areas including Poynton, Bramhall and Stockport.

Its sister setting, Little Faces @ Manchester Airport – which achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the regulator – offers a unique learning environment for families in Hale Barns, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Wythenshawe, Heald Green and Hale.

Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, said:

“We are excited to have two such highly regarded nurseries joining the Partou community to support even more families across the North West.

“As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we have access to world-leading expertise in learning and development.

“Families can be confident that they will benefit from our child-led approach that emphasises building confidence, curiosity and independence.”

Stephen Calvert, outgoing owner of Little Faces, said:

“Little Faces Nursery was established in 2010 and we’ve spent the past 15 years building high-quality childcare provision that supports children’s development in safe, nurturing and stimulating environments.

“Both settings have been designed to meet the individual needs of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, offering spacious, engaging rooms and activities.

“Now that I’m retiring, I leave the business in a safe pair of hands. Little Faces becoming part of Partou is great news for our dedicated colleagues, children and their families who have trusted us over the years.

“Partou is an organisation that’s committed to delivering exceptional early years care and I’m confident Little Faces will continue to thrive.”

We are delighted to welcome the Little Faces nurseries into Partou.

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