Looking for nurseries in Greater Manchester? Discover Partou childcare and pre-school 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,…
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.
S S
14 July 2026
My little boy has been attending The Village since Feb 2025, when he was just over 12 months old, and I genuinely can’t fault it. Every member of staff is incredible – so warm, welcoming and accommodating. They have created such a caring and nurturing environment, and I never have any worries about l…
Becky C
14 July 2026
Absolutely fantastic nursery! My little one has been going since February 2025 when he was 17 months old. As a nervous first time parent the staff couldn’t have done anymore to put us at ease. As a parent to a child with complex medical and educational needs, childcare was a concern for us. All the s…
Sarah W
14 July 2026
My son started the Village in September 2025 and we have been thrilled with the provision. You can quite clearly see how nurturing and supportive the staff are and my son loves them all, particularly Sarah! He loves saying the names of the staff at home and shows them a lot of affection which is love…
L P
22 June 2026
My little girl has absolutely loved her time at this nursery. The staff are all so lovely, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which made settling in so much easier for both of us. She has built such strong bonds with the team and always looks forward to going in, which says everything. It’s clear how m…
Kerry N
18 June 2026
Our son has been attending since March when he was 11 months old and has settled in really well. The staff are all friendly, caring and approachable, which gives us confidence that he’s being well looked after. The nursery is always clean and well maintained, with lots of different toys and activi…
Katie R
16 June 2026
Poppy has had a great start to her time in Cherubs. She always seems to be enjoying her days when we see her lovely updates on the app. She has built strong relationships with the staff, who have all made her feel extremely welcome! We love how Poppy will happily lean out to go to all staff in the mo…
Sercan C
16 June 2026
Perfect!
R M
12 June 2026
My 13 month old has been here for 4 months . She loves it. The staff are great and she is so happy to go in. They always let me know if they are worried about anything and keep us updated. Can’t recommend enough.
B A
18 May 2026
This nursery is very best. The staff’s are well trained and very caring. The management is superb too. Can’t ask for anything else. My child is taken care of and am feel the nursery is best for her.
Lindsey H
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…
Christopher S
18 March 2026
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff have been excellent with both of my children from start to finish. They have really enjoyed all rooms. The outside space is large and fantastic and they love it.
Elisha B
18 March 2026
My daughter has been coming to Playdays Blackrod since she was 9 months old, she’s now 3 years old. She loves attending Playdays, she has made so many friends and all the staff have been amazing with her. Its been great to see how my daughter has developed throughout her time at Playdays – she’s so c…
Nicola P
18 March 2026
My children both attend Blackrod Partou and are really thriving. They have many experiences and their confidence is excelling. Staff are all excellent. Commitment and genuine care for my children is evident daily. I cannot thank them enough for their continued support. I would recommend Blackrod Part…
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…
Amelia S
12 August 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. From the first day my little boy started, they have been incredible. Over the past three years, he has loved every moment in each of the three rooms, gaining wonderful experiences and happy memories. The staff are exceptional, from the caring nursery te…
Lehann R
05 February 2025
I’m absolutely delighted with my Best Friends Day Nursery! The staff are caring, attentive, and create such a warm and nurturing environment for my little boy. He has blossomed in confidence and enjoys every day walking into the room and then always coming home with a big smile. The activities are …
Partou operates eight nurseries across Greater Manchester, trusted by families for providing safe, inspiring environments for children aged 0–5. Each setting combines high-quality early years education with a variety of engaging activities that build confidence, creativity and independence.
From nature days and forest school sessions to sensory rooms, soft play areas, minibus day trips and magical gardens, our nurseries give children the opportunity to learn and thrive through play and exploration. Government-funded childcare options are also available, making trusted childcare more affordable for families across the region.
Scroll through our nurseries or use the map below to find the Greater Manchester nursery closest to you!
83 Broad Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2EU
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Alderfold St, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DS
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Unit 12, Parr Bridge Retail Park, Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley, M29 8RZ
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
279 Bolton Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 9HG
Mon – Fri, 7.15am to 6.15pm (excl. bank holidays)
382-384 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4NT
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Old Grammar School, 76 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EQ
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PA
Mon – Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LR
Mon – Fri, 7.30am 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.
