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Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School, Southport
Situated on Scarisbrick New Road in Southport, Partou Curiosity Day Nursery and Pre-School is easily accessible to families within the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Preston.
Visitors to our nursery will notice that we stand out from many others due to our love for recycled and real-life materials which we use to create authentic treasures that spark children’s imaginations and encourage development.
Click here to view our Ofsted report.
Facilities
Unique indoor areas full of interesting open-ended resources that awaken children’s creativity
Fun learning activities planned around the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Natural outdoor spaces perfect for hands-on garden and exploration
Highly qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
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 | £59.00 | £265.50 | £4.45 | £35.40 | £35.40 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.35 | £3.70 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.75 | £1.20 | |
| Total | £71.00 | £325.50 | £42.50 | £40.30 |
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 close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Curiosity Corner 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 Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Sefton 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Curiosity Corner will receive 10.96/21.92 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 Sefton for Partou Curiosity Corner 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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Curiosity Corner
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01704 884088
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
63A Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6PA
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What families say?
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Aimee G
09 January 2019
Lovely nursery and friendly helpful staff, nothing is ever too much trouble. My Goddaughter has been coming here for 6 months now and she has come on so much, her key person is great and meets her every need, I hear all about the things that she has been doing and see photos regularly, her day’s lo...
D K
17 April 2023
Our little one really loves coming to Nursery, they allowed us to do an enhanced transition for him and have been so flexible around his start time etc. The staff are all welcoming and friendly and he loves all the activities they get upto.
K H
05 August 2025
A gem in the community. My child has flourished in ways that continue to surprise me from the enrichment that Curiosity Corner continue to provide. Fresh healthy foods have widened his palate. Outdoor play has made him bolder and braver. Any toddler issues are dealt with fairly and with kindness. My ...
Claire L
04 August 2025
Absolutely amazing Nursery, all the staff are lovely and caring and my daughter has learned a lot since being here she looks forward to her days that she's in. I would highly recommend this nursery!!!
A B
08 July 2025
My child has been coming here for over a year now and he enjoys it so much, he's always happy and the staff are amazing, the way they care about each child i couldn't be more happier with the staff there and they have such a good relationship with my son and myself, they let me know how his day has b...
Tiffany R
01 July 2025
My son has been attending curiosity corner for nearly 6 months now, when he first started he needed some extra support settling in, the girls looking after him are absolutely fantastic and I feel like they do everything they can for my son. They set up a meeting promptly when I had some concerns ab...
H W
01 July 2025
Excellent staff that genuinely care about the children Our son absolutely loves coming here and has done for two years. He learns so much and comes on massively every week. We are extremely grateful to the team here.
Leanne M
02 June 2025
My son has been coming here for around a year and he loves it. He looks forward to coming and leaves happy, the staff are all brilliant and keep you informed about their day. I trust them to make sure my child is safe and enjoys his day while he is there. He has come on so much and really grown in co...
Katy R
29 May 2025
My son has been coming since he turned one, and over the last year and quarter he has come on so much. He's always having lots of fun. I love seeing what he gets up to on the app. The staff are all lovely, welcoming and friendly. He seems to really enjoy himself too and likes the staff. He also tends...
L K
29 May 2025
My little girl started here at 9 months and is now about to turn 2. She absolutely loves coming to nursery and the staff make her feel safe and secure. She has developed a great bond with the staff and it's so nice to see how happy she is there. I'd highly recommend Curiosity Corner to anyone looking...
Lauren W
29 May 2025
My little boy has been going to Curiosity Corner since he was 11 months and he is now nearly 3. He is so happy there and all the staff are amazing. I am so happy with how he is developing and he has made amazing relationships with the staff. Thank you for everything you do for him, I can't wait for ...
S P
19 May 2025
My son has been attending Curiosity Corner since he was 9 months old - he's now 19 months, and we couldn't be happier. From day one, I've felt informed, heard, and truly supported as a parent. The nursery provides a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities that are rotated regularly to keep th...
Sophie H
16 May 2025
Curiosity Corner Nursery has been an amazing place for our child. The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and truly go the extra mile to make every child feel safe, happy, and nurtured. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine kindness. It's clear that the team is pass...
Abigail C
02 May 2025
My son started nursery in February, and I couldn't be happier with how well he's settled in. As he hadn't socialised much with other children before, I was a little nervous-but the support, care, and warmth from the staff have been incredible. A special thank you to the nursery manager, whose hands-o...
G C
02 April 2025
The Curiosity Corner has offered an amazing learning experience for my son. He attended with global development delay and with skill, patience and time he has surpassed all expectations. All staff from each room know the names of all children and after a warm welcome each day. 100% recommend.
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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