Day nurseries and pre-schools in Atherton providing childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5.
S B
28 August 2026
We could not recommend Storytimes more than ever! Our child bloomed from 9 months to 4 years old! The staff are so welcoming and caring! We can’t wait for our next child to start there Storytime journey!
Bradley C
28 August 2026
My child settled into Storytimes really quickly when she first started, straight away we noticed a difference in her development and skills. We are extremely happy with her time at Storytimes and sad it is coming to an end, as she moved on to primary school. My child always had stories to tell after …
Jessica B
28 August 2026
Storytimes Patrou have been fantastic for both my children, one being SEN, they got the help and support he needed and helped him to recieve an EYAR, which was a huge help when he started school. My daughter loves nursery, having a fantastic team of staff helps the faced, they truly all are amazing f…
Jeevan S
24 July 2026
Our daughter settled in straight away the staff are so lovely give us a great handover of what she’s been up to. We know she has a great time when she is there and very well looked after. Thank you to all the staff.
C M
12 February 2026
I would 100% recommend this nursery absolutely brilliant. All the members of staff are amazing. My daughter has been going since she was 10 months and the improvement and development within her progress is very noticeable.
C T
12 February 2026
Amazing nursery, girls go above and beyond for my little boy in the preschool school.
Emily S
08 February 2026
After viewing over 15 nurseries and instantly feeling at home and comfortable when we viewed footprints we knew it was the right one for our disabled daughter. We honestly couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The care, patience, and kindness they show to my disabled daughter is truly amazing. Every…
Anisha P
06 February 2026
The nursery resources and staff members are amazing! They always keep me updated via the app, and show photos of my daughter playing which is nice to see. My daughter is always so happy to attend the nursery and enjoys her time there. The nursery is spacious which is excellent for children to play in…
Rebecca H
06 February 2026
My son started nursery in January 2026. After a difficult start for him since birth and the worries I had about him needing extra support. I didn’t want him to go to nursery, but for his development I needed to let him so I visited Footprints after hearing great things from other people. I was very i…
Partou has three nurseries in Atherton, all highly rated and trusted by local families. Each setting provides safe, welcoming environments for children aged 0–5, with engaging activities that encourage creativity, independence and early learning.
From ‘Nature Days’ outdoor programmes and exciting minibus day trips to large gardens, colourful playrooms and tailored learning activities, every nursery offers something unique. Caring, qualified staff are on hand to support every stage of development, while government-funded childcare options help make quality early years care more affordable.
Scroll through our Atherton nurseries or use the map below to find the one closest to you!
68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PA
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
279 Bolton Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 9HG
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.15pm (excl. bank holidays)
Alderfold St, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DS
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Partou Leaps and Bounds are delighted to have achieved ‘strong standard’ in inclusion and children’s welfare and wellbeing as well as ‘expected standard’ across all other evaluation areas.
Read more about the official report and the nursery’s approach.
Real life learning experiences are an important part of nursery life at Partou. Read all about how Partou Prospect House welcomed local police officers to the nursery to support children’s community awareness.
A serious motorcycle accident involving a close friend led Lydia Spencer-Plumb, Nursery Manager at Partou Habergham, to rally nurseries and schools on both sides of the Pennines for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Read how the team joined together to raise funds for this important service.
