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Nurseries in Cheshire

Day nurseries and pre-schools across Cheshire, offering childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5.

Why families love our Partou nurseries in Cheshire

Courtney B

5 stars

05 May 2026

Our 13-month-old started nursery in January, and we had quite a turbulent start as he’d never really been away from me and struggled to settle. The team completely changed that experience. They were so patient and understanding, allowing as many settling-in sessions as we needed and letting me stay u…

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F H

5 stars

21 April 2026

We are very pleased with the care our son receives. He is made to feel part of a family and staff really care for him. There are lots of different activities, including plenty of time outdoors, and we receive regular updates/pictures about what our son has been doing. Communication is excellent and w…

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C L

5 stars

21 April 2026

Daughter loves it here. I know she is well cared for and there are always lots of activities planned to help her development. Couldn’t recommend more.

M E

5 stars

21 April 2026

My son loves coming and loves all the girls in Foxgloves, he has come on so much with his speech and physical development since starting in November. I cannot thank them enough.

Harriet T

5 stars

15 April 2026

We couldn’t be happier with Bramley Hedge Nursery. They have looked after Wilf so well, and he has truly flourished since starting there. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, creating such a warm and nurturing environment. A special mention to his key workers in the toddler room, Rachel …

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Lindsey H

5 stars

30 March 2026

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are friendly, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s development. Our son has come on so much since starting, both in confidence and learning. The environment is safe, welcoming, and well organised, and communication with parents is always…

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B W

5 stars

30 March 2026

Ever since my one year-old has attended Cherubs since September 2025, she has loved her time there and some of the connections she has made with the staff has been beautiful to see. I am regularly updated with photos on the parent zone website and can see how much she enjoys being there. Her social s…

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Shannon S

5 stars

10 March 2026

My daughter has been at Sunny Days for 7 months and we couldn’t wish for better caregivers to look after her each day. The way the nursery keep you informed of their day and activities they get up to is really good and it’s nice to see an insight into your child when they are away from you. All t…

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Laura M

5 stars

09 March 2026

Lovely nursery with the best staff. My son was a little nervous and clingy when starting at the nursery and the staff were amazing with him and me!! Made us all feel at ease and he’s now settled lovely. The activities are amazing, lots of fun things to do with lots of interaction. The food is always …

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Sarah B

5 stars

06 March 2026

My daughter has been attending Cherubs since 2023 and my son was there for 3 years before this. It’s a fantastic nursery, the staff feel like family and the outdoor space is amazing. My daughter has had some difficulties with her hearing and they have been really supportive during the process of ge…

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B M

5 stars

06 March 2026

My Son started in the baby room in January of this year and he is so settled and happy its so very lovely to see. He was only 9 months when first starting and so i was slightly anxious of how he was going to get on. The staff were great with keeping me updated on how he was doing and had no issues wi…

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Z W

5 stars

12 February 2026

Buttercups has such a homely feel, both my boys started here at 9 months and settled in very quickly. My eldest stayed until he went to school and my youngest still attends. We feel like part of the family! The staff and management team are all very easy to talk to and always happy to help in anywa…

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M D

5 stars

13 January 2026

Our 2 year old son is so happy here and absolutely loves his friends and the staff at Little Manor. Which as his parents is all we can ask for. The nursery itself is lovely, offering something different in every room and there’s always activities and even visits from some animals! We honestly can’t f…

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Stephen F

5 stars

15 November 2025

My son went to this nursery for three years. The nursery was selected due to locality, and recommendation. My son loved his time there. The staff were excellent and he always came home happy. They treated him well and made him feel special. I would highly reccomend it.

S T

5 stars

02 October 2025

I honestly couldn’t recommend the team at Buttercups more to anyone looking for outstanding childcare – you won’t regret it! My daughter has attended Buttercups since she turned one, and has loved every minute! The nursery has incredible family feel (which truly is special) and makes the impossibl…

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E D

5 stars

01 September 2025

Choosing Brambley Hedge has been by far one of the best things we have done for our little boy. He enjoys his time here so much and the staff clearly take the time to understand and know him well. We have recommended the nursery time and again to friends and family who equally all have very positive …

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H D

5 stars

14 June 2025

My daughter’s been going to Brambley Hedge since she was 11 months old. I’m a first time mum carrying a good dose of the usual anxiety. But my word, they have been fantastic! With both me, my partner and my daughter. She loves it there. Her development has sky-rocketed since she started. They treat h…

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Jennifer O

5 stars

26 March 2025

A wonderful nursery all staff are well warming and welcoming and have really met to the standards what the nursery provides My child is well looked after and it’s is shown when my child arrives we’re he shows how happy is is when we enter though the door

S M

5 stars

21 March 2025

Lovely staff taking care and looking after my son. We can tell he is learning a lot, Partou is very beneficial to his growth.

N C

5 stars

20 March 2025

The nursery is excellent, it’s got a lovely atmosphere and the staff are great with the kids. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she started coming to the nursery around 9 months old. Each day there are loads of activities and getting updates on what has happened during the day very reas…

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E F

5 stars

10 March 2025

Our little boy has been at this nursery since he was eleven months old. He is our first baby so starting him at nursery was a really scary time for both of us! All of the staff at buttercups made us as parents, and our little boy, feel super at ease, even from the day we went for a look around. We kn…

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