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Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School, Atherton
Set in a converted Victorian school building, Partou Footprints provides exceptional childcare and early years education to families in Atherton, Tyldesley and surrounding areas.
Part of the Partou group, which consists of 100 nurseries nationwide, our core values are to provide care, compassion, and continuous learning opportunities for all children within our nursery.
Facilities
Homely, happy environments with colourful playrooms
Exciting learning activities tailored to the unique likes and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Outdoor adventures come rain or shine in our secure garden space
Kind, caring and qualified nursery staff with DBS checks and first aid training
Funded Childcare Options 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.
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
| Weekly rate per number of full days (8:00am – 6:00pm) | ||||
| 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day |
| £217.50 | £190.00 | £160.50 | £118.00 | £65.00 |
Single morning sessions (8:00am – 1:00pm): £32.50
Single afternoon sessions (1:00pm – 6:00pm): £32.50
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £9.00 per morning session and £6.75 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Footprints
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01942 876546
Open Mon - Fri, 7.15am to 6.00pm
Alderfold St, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DS
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What families say?
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S B
06 February 2025
My little boy has just transitioned from 'toddlers' to 'Pre-School' at Footprints Day Nursery & Preschool. As a mother I was so so anxious as my little boy does not like change and loves routine, I can't thank every single one of the team here for making this a smooth process. I truly feel like my ...
Kayleigh E
06 February 2025
My daughter attends this nursery and I'm so happy I made the decision to send her here! After viewing a few in the area, I instantly knew this was the nursery for her and it hasn't disappointed. The staff are all so lovely and always give a good handover upon collection, I never feel rushed or as tho...
Emily S
05 February 2025
I cannot tell you how amazing this nursery is! Watching your child run into their room with excitement waving bye whilst being held by a member of staff with a big smile on their face makes me feel so proud and relaxed knowing my daughter loves being there! It was definitely the best decision to s...
P B
05 February 2025
My little boy started here in the new year and I was so anxious about leaving him with strangers. The staff are absolutely amazing! So friendly and approachable! I know that my son is safe and happy in their care. My little boy has become more confident since starting nursery and I am happy we chos...
G M
05 February 2025
When it was time for my youngest son to join nursery we visited a few local nurseries in our area. After visiting these nurseries we knew Footprints Day Nursery felt right for us. Knowing you're leaving your child in the right hands is a huge decision to make so it has to be right. We had such a br...
Amy B
05 February 2025
My son now attends Footprints Day Nursery, as did my daughter, she absolutely loved the nursery back then and there was no question about it when it was time for my son to go nursery! The staff are fantastic and my daughter still to this day loves going to pick up her brother to say hi to everyone! T...
R G
05 February 2025
Footprints Day Nursery has been the perfect nursery for our little boy! It was initially daunting to leave him after my maternity leave ended but after a couple of days he settled right in and now he absolutely loves it! The app is great, we love to see photos and receive updates of how his day has b...
Ruth L
22 November 2024
When we first visited the nursery we loved it immediately and it has not disappointed us the whole time our child has attended. The staff are so lovely and genuinely get to know your child's personality and needs. Our child has flourished and grown at the nursery. It's a warm and friendly place, f...
Jodie R
08 November 2024
Couldn't recommend Footprints enough. We chose the nursery as on the walk round staff really interacted with the children in all the rooms and the nursery had a warm family feeling. We walked away and just knew we wanted to send our son here. He's been at nursery for a month now. I was really nervou...
Sarah P
07 November 2024
My son recently joined Footprints after the closure of his previous nursery. After having a tour around the nursery I was very impressed and felt that this was a brilliant nursery for my son. He has already settled in and each staff member has been absolutely brilliant with him. He's loving all the...
Kath C
06 November 2024
My 3-year-old daughter has been at Footprints now since April 2024 when she started pre-school. She is excited to get to nursery each day and rushes to get there saying she is going to be late and not to pick her up too early as she loves being there! She tells me about all the exciting activities sh...
Rebecca H
04 November 2024
My son has been going to Footprints Day Nursery since he was 6 months old. He is now 16 months old and absolutely loves going to the Nursery every day. The nursery itself is very clean and decorated beautifully. The staff are amazing and my son feels very comfortable with all staff members. He has a ...
L B
04 November 2024
I asked our little boy what he would say about Footprints and his reply was 'I love it!' and I don't think you can get a better review than that! Footprints hold a special place in our hearts. It is such a warm and welcoming environment. Every staff member is friendly and makes a genuine effort to co...
J G
03 November 2024
My daughter has been attending since September and has already come on leaps and bounds. We are so happy with everything the nursery and the staff provide from the lovely food to learning experiences, to the love and care given to her. Not only from the members of staff based in the room, but all sta...
Meghan S
03 November 2024
Great nursery! The teachers/staff show a lot of care toward the children. My daughter is in the preschool room and absolutely loves going to nursery. Staff also give good feedback on their day/ meals and do their best to answer any questions. Thank you for taking amazing care of her while she is th...
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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