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Alexandra Day Nursery & Pre-School, Redditch
Perfectly located for NHS Staff as well as families throughout Redditch, Partou Alexandra is a purpose-built day nursery and pre-school that stands within the grounds of Alexandra Hospital.
As a team, we work incredibly hard to deliver fun, engaging learning experiences that allow the children in our care to learn key skills and develop into confident young learners.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and education to children we’re aligning our terms and conditions with all updates coming into effect from 1st May 2025. You can access the full terms and conditions here.
Facilities
An exciting curriculum tailored around the individual needs and interests of each child
Strong parent partnerships with regular chats and online updates informing you of your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic outdoor space that allows children to play in the fresh air and enhance their physical experience
Highly qualified, experienced staff who put the needs and interests of children first
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Hourly rate (available to NHS staff only) | Full-day |
Weekly rate |
| – | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily |
| £8.45 | £78.90 | £394.50 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fees 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.
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care, meals and snacks plus consumables fees.
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:
| Full-day | Half-day (AM) | Half-day (PM) | |
| Meals & snacks | £3.85 | £2.40 | £1.45 |
| Consumables | £1.15 | £0.75 | £0.40 |
| Total | £5.00 | £3.15 | £1.85 |
Discounts
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We’re closed Christmas Eve and between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Alexandra Royal Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Alexandra Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Worcestershire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Alexandra will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Worcestershire Local Authority for Partou Alexandra Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Alexandra
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01527 507963
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Dr, Redditch B98 7UB
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What families say?
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N S
12 June 2025
This nursery is a hidden gem! The staff go above and beyond to get to know my child, and they feel like extended family. The staff are consistent and my child happily runs in with any of them. There is a great outdoor area that the children are able to play in no matter what the weather and there...
L D
12 June 2025
So glad I chose Partou -it's been a fantastic experience from day one. The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and professional, creating a safe and nurturing environment where my child feels happy and supported, the staff also go out of their way to support parents in any way possible. There's a ...
Jenny M
07 May 2025
Absolutely fantastic nursery and pre-school. My daughter has been going since she was 9 months old and absolutely loves her time there. All of the staff are wonderful and clearly care for all of the children who attend.. I will be very sad when my daughter leaves to attend school in September 2025.
H M
28 March 2025
Couldn't recommend Partou enough to people. My little girl absolutely loves going and always has. All the staff are super friendly and you can see they enjoy what they do. Activities are varied with plenty of time outdoors enjoying the garden space.
H F
21 March 2025
Highly recommend, the team at Partou Alexandra are kind, caring, attentive, informative, always putting 100% into helping our little ones. I go to work with peace of mind our little ones are in the best care when they are there. Thank you to you all for what you do.
Holly F
21 March 2025
This nursery is outstanding. As someone who has worked in nurseries before I knew exactly what I wanted and didn't want in a setting for my child. As soon as I had my tour in the nursery I knew straight away that it was the right place for our family. Every. Single. Person. Is such a light! They a...
R B
21 March 2025
I'm happy with the nursery, I brought my son here from his previous setting and he's so much better! He doesn't cry when going anymore, he likes to go to nursery and it's great for me to see! They tell me everything he's done that day and he's always happy! My twins will be going soon too!
J R
27 August 2024
Highly reccomend. Warm staff and strong positive leadership team. Good flexible approach with hours. Both my children have attended and settled in really well, feel at ease leaving my children with the staff.
G R
01 June 2024
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old and now is 4 soon to be 5 and starting school In September. I can not express how amazing she has progressed since day one of being a part of such a wonderful nursery and the fun she has had along the way, she came on leap and b...
G C
30 May 2024
My son has settled in very quickly! The staff are lovely, friendly and really professional. They are always at the door on time, which is important when you need to go to work. They are always happy to see him and keep me up to date on his progress at the nursery. Overall, really happy with the nur...
Clair F
09 April 2024
I have had 3 children at Smiley's Creche so we have been here since 2016! From day 1 they made us feel part of the Nursery/Family, and they have given the children a wonderful environment to learn. The staff are so supportive, even with additional needs identified for my daughter they were so happy t...
J F
26 March 2024
Smileys are more than just a care provider, Smileys are a welcoming family. The manager and her team always go above and beyond, providing outstanding care and learning experiences for my little one. This is reflected in the conversations I have with my little one who often talks about the ladies w...
Johanna W
25 March 2024
Our daughter has been at Smiley’s since she was 1 (she’s now 3) and absolutely loves it. She is so excited for nursery days and happily skips in. She has lots of fun there and is absolutely thriving. The staff always greet us with a big smile and have a great level of professionalism and care. Th...
L G
21 March 2024
I have used Smileys Nursery for two of my children over the last four years now. I absolutely love all the staff that work here. I feel that they always listen to me and take on board any requests that I have. During the settling-in period, I rang multiple times just to check that my son was ok. They...
Ellyse C
16 February 2024
I would like to say Smileys Nursery has been absolutely amazing for our little boy. They have been incredibly supportive and informative, integrating our baby into nursery. I, as a mum, found it difficult parting with my baby and having to return to work. However, the nursery has been so welcoming a...
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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