Day nurseries and pre-schools in Atherton providing childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5.
Imogen S
30 March 2026
I was really anxious about returning to work, but this nursery has made the transition so much easier. From the beginning, I’ve always felt completely comfortable leaving my child in their care. The staff truly go above and beyond, creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and h…
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.
L M
10 February 2026
Our daughter started in September 2025. Since the start she has progressed socially and her language ability has grown quickly. She loves her staff, and as parents we are so happy and content. From the very beginning we were made to feel comfortable and knew our daughter would feel safe and grow in c…
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…
Mike R
07 February 2026
Our daughter has been here now for around 10 months, she absolutely loves it. The staff have always been great, the app updates are good and we have never had a problem. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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…
R H
10 November 2025
Our son has been attending Little Acorns in Atherton since he was 7 months old. I had been worried about leaving him but had to return to work. We visited a number of nurseries as it is such a big deal entrusting your child into the care of someone else but this one just felt right. The staff a…
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!
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.15pm (excl. bank holidays)
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
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