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Apples & Cherries Day Nursery & Pre-School, Uxbridge
Based in Uxbridge, Apple & Cherries Day Nursery & Pre-School provides great Early Years support for children aged from six months to five years old.
As a Partou nursery, we believe that every child is unique. That’s why we strive to provide engaging educational activities that meet the needs and interests of our children every single day.
Facilities
Age-specific playrooms that are designed to meet the needs of babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers
Fantastic parent partnerships with regular in-person and online updates keeping you informed on your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor areas which include a rock-climbing tree to enhance children’s physical abilities
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interest of every child
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
| Age | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0 to 2 | £323.35 | £71.85 | £40.50 | £36.40 |
| 2 to 3 | £314.10 | £69.80 | £39.45 | £35.40 |
| 3+ | £300.60 | £66.80 | £38.45 | £34.40 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
Additional Options: Early Start – £5.10
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £6.50 per morning session and £4.50 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Apples & Cherries
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01895 233444
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
Apples and Cherries Day Nursery, Shepherds Cl, Cowley, Uxbridge UB8 2EZ
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What families say?
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Ciara M
28 July 2019
My god daughter has been attending the nursery for three months now, I pick her up two days a week. The care and attention she receives there is outstanding. All staff members go above and beyond in their job role to ensure children are happy and are in a stimulating learning environment. My goddaugh...
Jay M
25 July 2019
Finding a safe and caring environment for a young child can be a hard task, and knowing where and who to trust is very difficult. This is why I want people to know how good my experience of this nursery is, it may help others with making what is normally a difficult decision. This nursery is just th...
K K
22 August 2024
Both my children attend Apples & Cherries, my oldest one has just left which I am very upset about. They love the teachers and they have come on leaps and bounds since being there. I am very happy with Apples and Cherries, my children are very happy there. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Helen B
24 June 2024
Our under-2-year-old son has thrived at Apples and Cherries Nursery. He is happy to go and is always absorbed in activity when we collect him. His speech has improved and he is more adventurous with his food thanks to the staff. Safeguarding is given a high priority and I have always been satisfied ...
J P
24 June 2024
Our daughter loves Apples and Cherries, she has been attending for over a year now and her development has been enhanced by the care that she has received. She started in the baby room and is now in the toddler room. The nursery has had new owners recently who seem to be making positive changes (e.g....
Kristina A
22 March 2024
Facilities, communication and location - the top 3 factors that led me to choose this nursery for my child and I never regretted my decision. Facilities are roomy with lots of different activities and toys that are beneficial for child development not just for the fun. All staff members are very kind...
D M
07 March 2024
My son has been at nursery for almost three years. A couple of months ago the nursery was sold to the new owners. There have been a few changes. Furniture, days, planning to refurbish the garden and play zones. Teachers are very friendly and always happy to help with everything. My son never complain...
Michelle K
20 February 2024
Our child was at this nursery from 2021 through 2023. We'd previously moved from a different nursery where communication was a major problem, so we especially appreciated how communicative and transparent the staff were. For instance, when there were issues with covid, they emailed and called anyone ...
K D
27 April 2023
My son goes to this nursery and I’m very happy with everything, I would recommend this nursery to anyone that asks me. My son is really happy here which is why I highly recommend this nursery. One staff member, in particular, is very friendly and caring.
N C
14 October 2022
I am very happy with Apples and Cherries Day Nursery. Before my child started the nursery, I was very apprehensive and indecisive about sending my child to a nursery until my child attended this nursery. On my child's first day the staff and the children made my child feel very welcome. My child didn...
R C
10 October 2022
Apples and Cherries Day Nursery, I am so grateful for each and every one of you at this Nursery. My children attend Apples and Cherries nursery and every day at pickups they are both so happy and ready to tell me about the day they have had and what they have learnt its amazing. I love the fact that ...
M E
10 October 2022
If I could give 10 stars I would without hesitation. I trust my baby with this nursery and I am extremely weary of leaving my child with anyone. But their competence caring bubbly nature won me over, especially one staff member, she is amazing. Do not hesitate to leave your children in this gem of ...
Adriana S
07 September 2022
Worst management, false person. When it's not in their interest, they don't answer emails. They lost my son's slippers, in December they sent him home with pneumonia (in the morning was OK because otherwise they wouldn't get him at nursery). I paid for the little group until he was 2 years old, but ...
Zoe M
22 July 2022
Wow! I honestly don’t know where to start! My son started Apples and Cherries in February and it’s honestly the best nursery around! The staff are incredible, always smiling, always helpful but most of all seeing them all look after my baby and love him the way I do was plain to see. The staff ge...
B A
25 April 2022
My daughter attends Apples and Cherries and absolutely loves it. I have trouble putting her to bed unless she knows she has nursery in the morning. Since attending, my daughter's social and academic skills have really improved and every day she attends she is so excited to tell me about the amazing t...
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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