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Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school, Sale
Located off Dane Road, Sale, in a quiet residential area which can easily be accessed from Junction 6 of the M60, Partou Cherubs Day Nursery is the perfect choice for families seeking exceptional childcare on their doorstep.
Opened in 2017, the nursery has recently joined the Partou group, benefitting from an expert approach to childcare which has been implemented with great success across 100 nurseries nationwide.
Facilities
Activities planned around children’s interests including arts, sports and French lessons
A vegetable patch where children can grow their own ingredients
Large off-road car park for safe and easy access
Large outdoor areas with a treehouse and magical secret garden for children to explore
Highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
Funded Childcare Options Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £59.50 | £267.75 | £4.50 | £35.70 | £35.70 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.55 | £4.30 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.80 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £72.50 | £332.75 | £43.05 | £41.35 |
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 Cherubs 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 Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Trafford 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 Cherubs 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 Trafford Local Authority for Partou Cherubs 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 8th June – 24th 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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Cherubs
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0161 969 5075
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
83 Broad Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2EU
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What do families say about Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school in Sale?
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Eve H
24 August 2025
We put our child in this nursery because of the positive reviews on another platform so I think it's important for me to write this. Our boy had multiple incidents here where staff blamed this on the SEND children (used more of a derogatory word). Final straw was when we picked him up and he had a v...
Kimberley P
06 August 2025
My daughter has been at Cherubs for 2 and a half years and has loved every one of her key workers. From babies up to pre-school the wonderful staff have been so supportive in helping her to grow in confidence whilst always being there when she needs them. The outside space is second to none and we lo...
Savanna E
01 April 2025
Cherubs is a fantastic nursery, the manager and the staff go above and beyond. My little boy is so happy at nursery and he's been there for nearly a year. He is also SEN and the staff cater to his needs and look after him brilliantly. There is always a range of activities for the children and lots to...
Lauren D
26 March 2025
My 13 month old Son has recently started at Cherubs and I have nothing but positive feedback to give. The staff in his room have helped him settle in to nursery and I cannot thank them enouh!. They've really took time to get to know him and his likes and dislikes. I've had photos uploaded on the par...
Perry P
03 January 2025
Pretty good overall experience, always clean and tidy. My child has lots of good photo memories and I'm always kept up to date with what they've done/achieved on a day to day basis. Plenty of time spent outside which my child absolutely loves.
L T
13 November 2024
My son has been attending Cherubs for a few months now and he loves it. The baby room is always so calm and inviting which is lovely to see. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming on arrival and pick up which is so reassuring. I'm so happy that he's settled in so well and has created a bond w...
Caryss S
12 November 2024
It took me a while to choose the perfect nursery for my special little boy, after viewing around 12 private nurseries in the area Partou Cherubs Day Nursery stood out to me, from the first visit seeing the children with big happy faces, all having fun I got a good feeling straight away. The staff are...
B B
05 November 2024
Great nursery, my son loves it, is always very happy to go there, and learns a lot. Very friendly and professional staff.
I B
01 August 2024
Our son has been at Cherubs for 4 years and we couldn't have asked for a better nursery for him. The staff are all caring and his key worker has been fantastic. The new manager is brilliant, and very approachable and everything feels very well run. You can tell the staff put a lot of effort into orga...
J W
26 March 2024
My granddaughter has been coming to this nursery for over a year now; she has developed so much in that year with her speech, and the staff are so kind, caring and very friendly. She started in Tweenies and is now in Toddler. She has formed friendships with the other children. The food is nutritious ...
B M
26 March 2024
I have collected my nephew from Cherubs a number of times and have always found the staff to be friendly, polite and very caring with the children. My nephew loves going to nursery, and he has been looked after since starting in the baby room, all the way up to toddlers. The environments are alway...
A A
26 March 2024
Our son has attended Cherubs since he was 1, and he's now in preschool. We've always had a positive experience, and since the new manager became manager last autumn things have gone from strength to strength. The staff who look after our son in preschool are wonderful and he is always such a happy bo...
Ryan G
26 March 2024
Love this place. Everyone is super helpful and we are very thankful for everything. Virtually no issues from either of my children who have attended since December 2020. We always heard great feedback on amazing times and great food. I appreciate that the nursery has incorporated new equipment/iPads...
R W
14 March 2024
My child has settled extremely well and the staff have been amazing at supporting him through his key worker leaving and also his transition down into pre-school. He feels big to be with toddlers and still small downstairs so it is so reassuring as a parent to know he is well looked after in both set...
Rachel G
24 February 2024
Our boys both love going to nursery. The staff are kind and caring.
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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