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Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School, Nottingham
Located on St Albans Road, just a few minutes from the town centre, Partou Arnold has an excellent reputation throughout Nottingham for the high quality of childcare and early-years education that it provides.
Our excellent setting is spread across two large Victorian houses and features a large lawned garden which stretches the length of both buildings. Well equipped with fun, educational resources, both our indoor and outdoor areas are perfect for little learners.
Facilities
Bright, modern and spacious playrooms filled with fun and exciting educational resources
A separate pre-school room where older children learn key skills through fun-themed activities
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A safe and natural outdoor space, perfect for active games and physical development
Highly qualified, experienced staff who love putting the needs and interests of children first
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 7:45am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:45am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £236.50 | £51.15 | £32.20 | £31.75 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
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 £4.85 per morning session and £3.80 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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Arnold
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0115 967 3229
Open Mon - Fri, 7.45am to 6.00pm
66 St Albans Rd, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6GS
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What families say?
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B W
27 May 2021
My great-grandson attends Leo's Day Nursery in Arnold, he loves to go and meet his friends there. When he visits, he tells me what friend he has been playing with and what he has been doing. I have noticed that since he has been attending, his speech has become clearer and we now have lovely chats ab...
B H
05 September 2024
Wonderful nursery! I couldn't be happier with Partou Arnold Day Nursery. The staff are incredibly caring and supportive, I have peace of mind when I'm at work knowing my daughter is well looked after. The environment is clean, safe, and full of fun and educational activities. I love the daily update...
Jessica M
12 October 2023
My review relates to our whole experience with Leo's Day Nursery. We think they are absolutely brilliant! Our son is in the baby room and the staff are so thoughtful, genuinely caring, fun, bubbly and approachable. I can't thank them enough for the care they've given to our child. Our son has been po...
Francesca D
28 April 2023
My daughter loves Leo's Day Nursery - Arnold. She has formed a great bond with her key worker and I can go to work knowing my daughter is well cared for.
Sheariah S
28 April 2023
I have been part of the nursery since 2021, I can honestly say the care my son receives is immaculate. The manager goes above and beyond for my son. X is an awesome member of the team. She cares for my son in preschool, she arranges activities and fun things to do for the children. I honestly can say...
Lucy D
28 April 2023
Always look forward to hearing how my child's day has been at nursery and seeing all the fab activities she gets up to! She always seems happy and chatty when she finishes and has a lovely day with her friends.
Melissa-Jayne B
18 April 2023
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was around 2 years old, at this time we had sleep and speech therapists involved due to how under-developed my daughter was in these areas. Within a matter of weeks, she was improving on her speech, the nursery supported us with her naps and would respe...
Naomi B
17 April 2023
An amazing place. Stimulating activities which are sparked and planned from children’s interest. Staff show outstanding care for and interest in the children - they are known and valued. Children are encouraged to become confident, independent and respectful learners. Both our daughters have flouri...
N H
17 April 2023
My son has attended Leo's Day Nursery, Arnold for over a year. He loves the nursery and the staff are always there to support him. My child doesn't just seem like a number and it's so nice that everyone seems to know him (even staff not in his room) if I have any concerns I know I'll receive the supp...
G P
17 April 2023
My son has been attending for the last 2 years - he loves it in there, tells me everything about his day and I can’t believe it is time for him to go to school in September! I will be definitely sending my other child when of age, staff is lovely we are very lucky!
S T
03 March 2022
Staff are super friendly and are really welcoming. My daughter loves going to nursery and always talks about what she has been doing. The meals are always fresh and look lovely. Would highly recommend.
M M
03 February 2022
My daughter has attended this nursery after a bad experience with a previous nursery and since she’s been at Leo’s, she absolutely loves it! She is always happy to go in and see her care workers and friends and makes it a struggle to leave as she loves being in their company. My personal experien...
Amy C
18 January 2021
Leo's nursery Arnold is such a wonderful and caring nursery. All the staff are superstars and the care, compassion and teaching that they give to our daughter is outstanding. I love how they keep me up to date with everything that is happening in the baby room and I look forward to receiving the feed...
Sam d
15 January 2021
My son has been attending Leo’s in Arnold since 2017. Always been happy with how the staff treat my son, he has learnt so much and enjoys his days at nursery. I highly recommend the nursery and will be placing my 7 month old in Leo’s in the next few months.
Antoaneta Y
15 January 2021
I am very happy with my child's nursery and I would definitely recommend it to a friend. My child is happy to go there too and she learns a lot of new stuff and she is happy to see her teachers every time. So thank you for the effort and the attention!
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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