Day nurseries and pre-schools in Atherton providing childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5.
Oana Nicoleta P
10 September 2026
We have been so happy with Footprints Nursery. Our daughter has been attending since she was just 11 months old, and she is now 3.5 years old. It has been wonderful to see how much she has grown and developed during her time there. The staff have always been so kind, caring and attentive towards her,…
Ashleigh A
08 September 2026
We’ve been so happy with our daughter’s time at the nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, helpful and supportive, and it’s been amazing to see how much she has grown in confidence and developed since starting. She began in the baby room and is now in the Tinies room, and she has come on in leaps …
Katie Y
08 September 2026
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. They go above and beyond. They treat every child as an individual, and encourage there learning and development in such a positive way. My son has developed so much, not just with things like speech but also things like imaginative play. His confidence has gr…
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.
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)
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