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Children’s House Day Nursery & Pre-School, Binfield
Located in Binfield, just a mile from the towns of Bracknell and Wokingham, Partou Children’s House provides an exceptional day nursery and pre-school experience to families within the local community.
Set in a detached Edwardian mansion and surrounded by two acres of beautiful grounds, the setting’s indoor and outdoor environments have been optimised for fun-filled educational activities.
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Facilities
An exciting indoor environment with a nursery gym, indoor climbing frame and play areas for all ages
An exciting curriculum that reflects the needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Fantastic outdoor space featuring a large sandpit, sensory gardens, mud kitchens and more to explore
Excellent parent partnerships, keeping you informed on your child’s progress every step of the way
Funded childcare places 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 | £99.25 | £446.63 | £7.45 | £59.55 | £59.55 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.45 | £4.40 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.75 | £1.40 | |
| Total | £112.25 | £511.63 | £66.75 | £65.35 |
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded Childcare
Partou Children’s House 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 Children’s House Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bracknell Forest 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 Children’s House 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 Bracknell Forest Local Authority for Partou Children’s House 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 | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st 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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Children’s House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01344 301277
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Park Lodge, Tilehurst Lane, Binfield, Bracknell RG42 5JL
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What families say?
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Tony B
24 October 2024
I have had 2 of my grandkids at this nursery and have been extremely impressed by the feedback both from the children themselves who have loved it there but also the way in which the staff have interacted with them. The grounds are a real asset and your holiday club has been a real help.
Dave
04 October 2018
Regularly collect our granddaughter from Children’s House. She’s always engaged in lovely activities when we pick up, never wants to leave. She’s so excited to tell all she’s done and eaten, asks mummy to cook what she’s had at nursery. The menus look appetizing a cook freshly prepares dail...
Bill H
21 September 2018
My grandson loves after school club. He is well looked after. The outside space is fantastic. The staff have a great relationship with the children.
S M
25 March 2025
My son started nursery in September 2024 and I have been so impressed by the nursery's care and support during this time. He took a while to settle but they were kind, caring and supportive of the transition and process. He is now 18 months and he has grown in confidence and enjoys his day at nurser...
Katherine C
18 March 2025
The ladies in the baby room have been amazing supporting my son, my wife and myself while he has been clingy going into nursery, but when he calms down he is so settled and loves being in nursery with the staff and the other children. The staff have also been really reassuring by calling me to let me...
H T
13 March 2025
After returning to work in October 2024, and settling our second child into the nursery, we were comfortable and confident that the team at the nursery were going to be supportive in making sure our little one was going to be set up for success in this new environment. They didn't disappoint, especia...
R W
06 November 2024
Both of our sons love their days at nursery and are very well taken care of. Our eldest son is now in preschool after starting at 11 months old in the baby room and has transitioned well through the rooms. It's now lovely to see the same staff looking after and caring for our younger son so well. We ...
Samie D
28 October 2024
Lovely nursery and lovely staff. My son came to preschool here and now my 10-month-old daughter goes 2 days a week. She loves it so much and I can tell she's learned so much already. Thank you so much!
N H
25 October 2024
My son attends the holiday club here and he absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing and there is never a day he hasn't come home full of excitement for the next day and what wondering what fun activities they will be doing.
Naomi H
23 October 2024
Both of my children have/are attending the nursery. My eldest left in August to attend primary school but still attends the breakfast and after-school club they run and she absolutely loves it. My youngest daughter has adored the nursery since her first day she has some lovely little friends. She a...
D R
23 October 2024
My little boy has been going to nursery for 10 months (from the age of 9 months) he settled in so well and has been loving his days at nursery. He's now in the older babies room and they are always busy with lots of activities to support his development. He has been developing well and I communicate ...
Z W
02 October 2024
Where do I start?! An absolutely incredible day nursery. Stands out from the rest! My daughter settled in within days! Having never been left I was incredibly anxious. She is still non-verbal and all staff are going above and beyond to ensure her PEC board is being used as much as possible and t...
Corina A
11 September 2024
We love the staff at Partou Children's House Day Nursery and Pre-school, our little one is so happy there and everyone treats him so nice. We have never had an issue and he has been going there since baby room, we have actually moved house further away from the local area, but refuse to change nurser...
L S
27 February 2024
Very happy with our experience so far at Children's House Day Nursery. My little one loves coming here and has made beautiful bonds with her classmates and key workers!
Laura M
18 July 2023
Both my daughters have thrived at Children’s House Day Nursery. Every aspect of their learning journeys has been personalised and tailored to ensure they are supported, making progress and meeting milestones. The feedback has been excellent and in-depth and it is clear that all staff have known my ...
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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