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Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-School, Fulwood
Partou Bluebells is an excellent day nursery and pre-school which provides high-quality daycare and early years education to families throughout Fulwood, Grange, Ribbleton, and the surrounding areas.
From dens and reading corners, to exploration stations and sensory rooms, our excellently equipped nursery encourages children to develop by embracing their natural interests.
Facilities
Fabulous playrooms filled with exciting resources which engage and inspire children
A dedicated pre-school and range of extra-curricular activities
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A large, safe and secure outdoor play area allowing fresh air play come rain or shine
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.
Click here to view Partou Bluebell’s Ofsted report.
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 |
| 0-2 | £288.75 | £63.00 | £39.50 | £36.75 |
| 2-3 | £276.25 | £61.75 | £39.50 | £36.75 |
| 3+ | £270.00 | £59.50 | £38.25 | £35.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable)
- 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 |
| £12.00 | £6.55 | £5.45 |
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
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year
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Bluebells
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01772 798 034
Mon - Fri, 7am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS
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What families say?
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Vanessa F
25 March 2025
My son has been at Bluebells nursery since he was one and we have seen him grow so much in confidence since joining. The staff are welcoming, nurturing and approachable and they really care about the children within the setting. We also really like the extra curricular clubs they offer which differ ...
E F
24 March 2025
Both my daughters started at Bluebells when their previous setting had an unexpected closure and I strongly believe this has been the best thing that could have happened for them. My eldest daughter was in Bluebells for 2 years and absolutely loved it - she was so ready to start school. She had an am...
J E
23 March 2025
My daugther has been at the nursery since she as 1 year old, we choose the nursery due to location but once we had a look round and our daugther settled in, they looked after her like their own, our daugther enjoys going and gets upset on non nursery day, I can not fault the staff they always have th...
Rachel C
20 March 2025
Both our children love attending Bluebells. We currently get to experience both Pre School and tinies but our eldest has been there since baby room. The support and encouragement both of them receive is outstanding. The majority of staff care and love our children as if they were their own and the SL...
Lauren L
20 March 2025
My son started bluebells nursery in February and I honestly can't praise them enough. The staff are just amazing with my little boy, he was slightly unsettled at the beginning and they have made him really settle in, he goes to them like friends with big smiles on his face. On collection I get su...
Zoe H
17 March 2025
My little girl is in the Tinies room at this nursery and can honestly say she loves it. She is excited to go and so happy after being there. I spent 18 months never away from her, so I was worried when we decided to put her in nursery but she absolutely loves her key workers and I'm so happy in the w...
Aimee D
24 February 2024
Our daughter loves this nursery! She is so excited to get there in the mornings. The ladies are amazing with her and you can tell they really care about the children. Since our little girl has started going here she has developed so much, we can really see the hard work that everybody puts in.
Helen W
19 November 2023
The staff and management are really friendly and always available for advice if needed. The outside space, baby room and sensory room are impressive. My son’s learning and development have come on loads. The 4-week meal plan is a good idea and the children always receive a healthy balanced diet ...
Claire B
16 November 2023
I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my son. The staff are all incredibly caring and qualified, they are always happy to see your child and spend time with them. Our son has additional needs and nothing has ever been too much for Bluebells Private Day Nursery, their SENCO is absolutely am...
Nicole B
09 October 2023
Amazing staff, made to feel extremely welcome, my son has special needs and is learning at a much lower level to his peers, Bluebells Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Preston took this in their stride and since Parker started Bluebells, many more special needs children have started at bluebells an...
C W
20 August 2023
My daughter has attended preschool and she is leaving for school this time. She has had the best time with lots of activities and she has come on leaps and bounds since attending this fabulous nursery. She has formed strong bonds with the staff who are so caring and they are so supportive with my chi...
Natalie O
02 August 2023
My son has attended this nursery since May 2021. It has been an incredible journey for my son at Bluebells as he has additional needs and they have been a big part of his progress. It has been overwhelming to see him develop over the past 2 years due to the hard work and support put in by the manager...
P C
28 July 2023
My son and daughter both attend Bluebells. My son is just leaving there to start school. He has loved it there every day and always mentions how the staff have looked after him and that he’s enjoyed his day there. The staff are all so lovely and helpful. We have loved having Bluebells as our nurser...
S H
28 July 2023
All the staff at Bluebells are kind and caring and amazing with the children! Bluebells have provided the children with extra curriculum activities, trips and lots of fun family days where parents get the chance to get involved too which is lovely. I would highly recommend Bluebells as it has made my...
Shanaz P
23 March 2023
From the first day of our little boy starting Bluebells Nursery, we have been nothing but impressed and overwhelmed with how caring and amazing the staff and nursery are. The resources are amazing and so much thought goes into the daily activities of the rooms. The manager and all the staff members g...
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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