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Why choose Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School in Tyldesley?
Partou Best Friends is a modern, purpose-built nursery in Tyldesley, welcoming children from birth to five into bright, well-resourced spaces designed to support every stage of early years development. Our nursery team works hard to make every child feel settled, confident and genuinely excited to be here, and it shows when children arrive each morning, smiling and ready for the day ahead.
Our intentionally built main outdoor area gives children the space to move, explore and take on physical challenges, while our balcony gardens offer a calmer outdoor experience for younger children upstairs. Babies also benefit from their own enclosed garden: a safe, sensory-rich space designed with babies and young toddlers in mind.
Inside, children have access to a sensory room and a dedicated soft play area with a large ball pool, giving them a range of environments to explore, develop and have fun in throughout the day. These experiences support children to develop social and motor skills as well as provide foundations for emotional regulation.
We believe children learn best when the world beyond the nursery is part of the story. Our community trips bring early learning to life in ways that spark real curiosity and conversation: visits to local shops, the nearby bus stop to watch the buses come and go, local parks and the fields where children can spot horses in the distance. This helps children to build confidence through varied experiences and also foster a sense of community.
Families are a central part of life at Partou Best Friends, and we work hard to keep that connection strong. Afternoon teas, parents’ evenings and stay-and-play sessions give families the chance to share in their child’s nursery experience and see first-hand what their days look like.
We are very proud of our nursery team, our longest-standing team member joined as an apprentice and has worked her way up over eight years to become a room leader: the kind of career journey that speaks to the culture we’ve built here and the investment we make in the people who care for your child.
Partou Best Friends is easy to reach by road and public transport, with a dedicated on-site car park, good bus links and proximity to the train station, making nursery drop-offs and pick-ups as straightforward as possible for busy families.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Tyldesley with a warm team, rich outdoor provision and a genuine commitment to early years learning, we’d love to show you why Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School is a great fit for your family.
Facilities
Bright and spacious playrooms, filled with natural resources and an incredible sensory room
A soft play area and large ball-pool which encourages physical development
On-site car parking for safe and easy access
Modern outdoor areas including a second-floor open area terrace as well as a sensory garden, mud kitchen, and dedicated baby green
Exciting extra-curricular activities ranging from swimming lessons to Spanish classes
Funded Childcare Options Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | Late pick-up session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.15am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 6.00pm- 6.30 pm |
| Care | £60.00 | £270.00 | £6.75 | £36.00 | £36.00 | £4.55 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £5.10 | £3.90 | ||
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.70 | £1.30 | ||
| Total | £72.00 | £330.00 | £42.80 | £41.20 |
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 are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
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 & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Best Friends 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 Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wigan 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 Best Friends 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 Wigan for Partou Best Friends 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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Best Friends
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0161 703 7132
Mon - Fri, 7.15am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
Unit 12, Parr Bridge Retail Park, Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley, M29 8RZ
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What do families say about Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School in Mosley Common?
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B A
18 May 2026
This nursery is very best. The staff's are well trained and very caring. The management is superb too. Can't ask for anything else. My child is taken care of and am feel the nursery is best for her.
A S
29 October 2025
Overall happy with Best Friends - my son has settled really well in the baby room. Erika, Shannon and Lynsey have all been amazing and our son is very settled at the nursery. The only recommendation would be to ensure the app is updated throughout the day. Just as a parent I can see what my son has b...
Amelia S
12 August 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. From the first day my little boy started, they have been incredible. Over the past three years, he has loved every moment in each of the three rooms, gaining wonderful experiences and happy memories. The staff are exceptional, from the caring nursery te...
Hetesh P
27 June 2025
The nursery is in a really good location, modern building and facilities. The staff all are good, very friendly. Child is generally happy. What I would hope they improve on is the monitoring and logging of the child's activities, such as toilet times, what was eaten and quantity. With this improve ...
Lehann R
05 February 2025
I'm absolutely delighted with my Best Friends Day Nursery! The staff are caring, attentive, and create such a warm and nurturing environment for my little boy. He has blossomed in confidence and enjoys every day walking into the room and then always coming home with a big smile. The activities are ...
Emma L
07 December 2024
Fabulous nursery. My little girl absolutely loves going to pre-school here, she even asks to go in on the days she isn't there. All staff are so warm and welcoming and so lovely with all the children. They do such a wide range of activities for the children.
Candice G
01 November 2023
My little girl loves attending Best Friends. She particularly enjoys the stretch and grow and all the other fun activities that are planned for them throughout the day. Tasty and healthy food and lots of learning through play. Thanks to the manager and the team for creating such a professional, warm ...
David J
28 October 2023
Our son started at Best Friends a little over a year ago. In all that time, he has been nothing but happy and it's been a joy to watch him grow. Now in preschool, his key person is investing so much time and effort into developing our son, we can barely keep up. We are so grateful to our key person f...
Hushmita M
23 October 2023
My daughter has been going to Best Friends Nursery since she was 9 months old (she is almost 3 now). She settled in great, staff were and are amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable team, which makes you feel at ease knowing your child is in good hands. The stretch and grow is one of my daughter's f...
G M
16 October 2023
We have loved this nursery since our son started a few years ago. We've really enjoyed seeing his development soar, especially since starting preschool. His key worker is fantastic. He is clearly very passionate about his job and the impact he has on his students. It's always a pleasure to come and c...
Ciara S
08 October 2023
Very caring and energetic staff. My child goes willingly and easily to nursery 5 days a week and has a smile on his face when he comes home - which says it all. Staff in the preschool room are attentive and don't shy away from child conflicts which I have seen handled fairly and with care. I am alway...
Amy B
04 October 2023
My little boy has been going to Best Friends since he was 9 months old and absolutely loves it. He is now in pre-school and all the staff made the transition so easy and stress-free. Huge thank you to the manager and the team for all their efforts and support, especially in getting my son toilet trai...
Lianne H
30 September 2023
My daughter loves Best Friends Nursery; she enjoys playing with the other children and mostly talks about the teachers and how much fun she has had each day. Such a lovely nursery and the team are always so happy.
Martin H
29 September 2023
My child has just moved into preschool and really happy with the wide range of activities and how well the staff know him. The staff are always happy and give me feedback every day. Great facilities and management always happy to help. Looking forward to my son starting Spanish and swimming lesso...
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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