Childcare and Early Years education in Partou’s Day Nurseries in Fulwood Preston for children aged 0–5.
C G
30 March 2026
Really can’t fault bluebells at all! My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery she is so excited to go each morning and runs through the doors! She has been attending since July 2025 and is thriving! The staff are so lovely and helpful. Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough to anyone and feel ve…
J D
10 March 2026
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. They have big spacious rooms with fantastic facilities to play & learn along with great outdoor play areas too. The staff are very hardworking, friendly & approachable. My daughter is SEN, diagnosed Autistic & was nonverbal when she started nursery early…
B L
09 March 2026
My daughter has just started with Fern Bank and I couldn’t be happier with how well she has settled in. The staff are all incredible and so professional and have made her first couple of weeks so enjoyable for her I’m so pleased. Naturally I was extremely worried about leaving her for the first time …
Lydia S
27 January 2026
Our daughter joined the nursery at the start of January, after having a full year off on maternity leave and very little time apart it was a huge step for us both! We had visited a couple of nurseries but nothing was giving us that comfort we were looking for, then we came across Fern Bank and it com…
C S
26 November 2025
When my son first started he couldn’t say a lot of words or put them into sentences he has autism and since being at the nursery he has thrived he has been talking a lot more and trying to say whole sentences the whole team of teachers have been brilliant with him
Rebecca G
26 October 2025
My son started at Bluebells in April 2025 when he was just over a year old. He settled into the nursery quickly and soon bonded with all the staff in the baby room. The staff quickly learnt his routine, his likes and dislikes and how to comfort him. I instantly felt at ease with leaving my child with…
Partou operates two welcoming nurseries in Fulwood, supporting families across Preston, including Grange, Ribbleton and the wider PR2 area. Bluebells and Fern Bank are both known for providing high-quality early years education within warm, nurturing environments that help children feel confident and secure.
Across both settings, children enjoy bright playrooms, age-appropriate learning areas and opportunities for outdoor play throughout the year. Our experienced teams follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, planning activities that support independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared daily by our in-house teams, and strong partnerships with parents ensure every child receives the support they need as they grow. Government-funded childcare options are also available to help families throughout the Preston area access early education.
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Mon – Fri, 7am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
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