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Acorns in Adel Day Nursery & Pre-School, Adel
Situated on Otley Road, Acorns in Adel Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high quality early-years care and education to families in the surrounding area of Leeds.
As a Partou nursery, we value the unique interests and needs of each child in our care, delivering tailored activities that help them to grow into confident young learners.
Facilities
Bright, spacious playrooms filled with fun, educational resources and exciting activities
Strong parent partnerships with key persons providing regular on your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Safe and secure gardens equipped with mud kitchens, slides and a woodland area to explore
Highly qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places Available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Full time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £355.00 | £78.50 | £45.00 | £42.50 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable) or registration deposit £75 (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card Holders
Only one discount can be applied at any time Terms & conditions apply
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £13.00 | £7.35 | £5.65 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve
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Acorns in Adel
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0113 267 3946
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
469 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 7NR
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What families say?
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B C
07 July 2025
I have been taking my child to Acorns for over 2 years. The staff are friendly, caring and clearly enthusiastic about looking after children. From the staff in the babies room - one staff member in particular, to Tweenies, where the team, really do go over and beyond to ensure the children are stimul...
Joanne F
03 July 2025
The staff in the baby room are fantastic, our little boy has a close bond with his key worker and she does an absolutely amazing job. When our son first attended the nursery he was working through egg/milk allergy ladders and the chef at the nursery provided lovely alternatives that he could have. We...
C M
01 July 2025
My son has loved his time at nursery, from baby room to preschool. The staff are fantastic, creating a positive environment to learn, play and explore. There are always lots of exciting activities for the children to engage with, the staff really take an interest in what the children are interested i...
B M
01 July 2025
My little boy has been at Acorns for 10 months now across the younger and older babies rooms and loves going to "school" every morning! All the staff are the best part of the nursery, and the team in the babies room put so much care into their work. He's tried new foods and learned so much since star...
Lauren D
01 July 2025
My son has attended Acorns in Adel since he was 9 months old, he has just turned 3. I cannot praise the staff working at Acorns enough, they are friendly and welcoming and nothing is ever too much trouble. My son absolutely loves his nursery days and is so excited when I drop him off on a morning. He...
Sadia I
01 July 2025
Acorns is such a lovely, warm and positive environment that my daughter has loved being in for the last 2 and a half years. She has had such lovely interactions with all the staff and we always feel their warmth towards her and the way they nurture her individual characteristics. They also focus on f...
Martha S
25 June 2025
Our child has been with Acorns for the whole of her nursery and pre-school, from starting in the baby room to now almost finishing pre-school. All the way through we have been impressed with Acorns. The staff are really the best thing about the nursery, they feel like a family, care about the child...
N M
23 June 2025
Both of my children attend this nursery, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the care and attention they receive. From day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly nurturing. My kids absolutely love going in each day - they've formed such lovely bonds with the staff and always com...
Emma R
19 June 2025
Absolutely fantastic nursery and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. Our daughter has attended she she was 10 months old and we cannot fault anything. She comes home so happy and constantly talking about her peers and the staff at Acorns, even on a weekend she is as...
Rebecca E
19 June 2025
Amazing atmosphere and my daughter is very happy attending. Her key worker has a great relationship with her. Another staff member is also so friendly and positive on pick up and drop offs. It's great to know your child is in such a fun and caring environment for the day. Would recommend to anyone
Katie S
19 June 2025
The team in the baby room do a great job of caring for our daughter. She loves attending nursery and is involved in a wide range of activities that support her development. It is so reassuring to know that she is happy and well looked after. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents
Stephanie S
23 May 2025
My daughter has been attending for three months now (since she was 11 months old) and she loves it. She is always so happy to go and has formed a bond with all members of staff. The staff know my daughter really well and treat her with kindness and give her all the cuddles she could ever need. I have...
Rebecca T
24 March 2025
Absolutely fantastic nursery, cannot recommend it highly enough. Both my children have attended this setting, my son is still there currently in the pre school room and has been there since he was a baby and is thriving. The staff in each room are so caring, fun and really cater to the child's indivi...
S F
14 March 2025
Partou Acorns in Adel is an absolutely amazing nursery. It feels like part of the family for us as our eldest (now 7) went and now our 2yr old is there. The staff are all absolutely brilliant, nothing is ever to much and the experience and activities they do are fantastic! Highly recommend this nur...
L E
13 March 2025
My child is absolutely thriving at this nursery. They take the time to work with each child to enhance their experience and learning. The staff are amazing and really care about each child. We couldn't ask for a better environment for our child.
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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