Day nurseries and pre-schools in Atherton providing childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5.
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.
Rebecca B
23 July 2026
Storytime nursery is the absolute best nursery we could have wished for for our little girl. We looked around the nursery on an open day when our baby was only a few weeks old and just knew this was the nursery for her. We were so anxious about her starting as she’d never been away from us and nurser…
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…
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…
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)
Children at Partou nurseries across the UK celebrated International Mud Day with a variety of messy, sensory-rich outdoor activities, highlighting the benefits of learning through play and connecting with nature.
Find out more about how Partou nurseries celebrated Mud Day and discover the le…
Children and team members at Partou Playaway Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate hosted a special Yellow Day, raising £80 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The visit from mascot Dr Priti and fundraiser Clare Deacon helped children learn about the charity’s life-saving work while taking part in f…
Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School welcomed colleagues from across the South East for specialist paediatric first aid training, strengthening the skills that help keep children safe every day.
Explore our approach to safety, care and early years education.
