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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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N W
04 April 2024
Blown away with major changes in the first week, month and second. Lots of artwork to show. Talks/demonstrates what friends and teachers are doing - new games and activities she learnt. She is much more confident and; happy. Focused on play, art and education. Clear to see she learns new things daily...
Jade J
25 March 2024
I went to view a few local nurseries for my little boy before deciding on Footprints. Following a tour and getting to meet the staff this was one of the easiest decisions I have ever made. The welcome and warmth of this place were so evident from the moment we stepped inside. The girls have all been ...
P H
22 March 2024
Footprints is an outstanding nursery. My son has been coming to this nursery for nearly two years, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are incredibly supportive, understanding and approachable, which has made the whole experience ten times easier as an anxious mum. They've always been very ...
Suzy H
20 March 2024
Footprints is an amazing nursery. We moved my daughter from a different nursery due to us relocating, and I was apprehensive about her settling into a new place. The staff were so welcoming, and the transition was seamless. She absolutely loves her time at the nursery. The facilities are great, and...
Katie G
14 March 2024
Really warm and welcoming nursery. My child has really come on leaps and bounds in all aspects. The outside learning environment is a brilliant space. He always comes home with stories of what he has learned in the day.
Nicole C
14 March 2024
We moved our daughter to Footprints Day Nursery at the end of January - I cannot speak highly enough of the staff, they have really gotten to know our daughter and we are constantly kept up to date with what she's up to. You can tell all the staff genuinely care about the children and nothing seems t...
Shelby B
13 March 2024
Footprints Day Nursery, as a whole, is just amazing. From the very first moment of walking in on viewing, I knew it was the one for my little boy. The staff are so welcoming, caring and thorough within their jobs. They truly care for the children like they are their own. You get regular updates th...
Molly B
13 March 2024
Footprints Day Nursery has been brilliant for my twin boys, it was a really big thing choosing a nursery, like any new mum will experience. Everyone would say you just get that feeling as soon as you walk in, I visited four other nurseries and never got that feeling, I thought maybe I was overprotect...
Kaya S
13 March 2024
Highly recommend Footprints Day Nursery. The nursery has been amazing ever since my son started. I could not fault the nursery at all. The nursery takes children out of the setting frequently and brings in outside activities, such as the exercise sessions. My child looks forward to going to nursery e...
Hannah S
28 February 2024
We moved our daughter to Footprints at the end of January after removing her from another setting. Due to past experiences, I was extremely nervous leaving her with new people in a different place but all of the staff have been amazing. You can tell they really care about all of the children and I ca...
Georgina W
11 February 2024
Amazing staff and everyone is so friendly, it’s a lot to leave your child in the care of others when first returning back to work, but Footprints is very thorough, get updated throughout the day with what my daughter has been up to, it’s nice to go to work knowing my daughter is in the best hands...
E B
05 February 2024
Footprints is an absolutely amazing nursery and I would recommend it to anyone. My little girl has settled so well with the help of all the lovely ladies who work there I would mention a few by name but honestly they're all amazing. They put you at ease at drop off, pick up, and all throughout the ...
Jenna T
02 February 2024
I’ve had two children at Footprints, one in the past and one is there now in Pre-school. The nursery has been taken over by Just Childcare and it has changed for the better so much! The nursery setting as a whole is airy, clean and a great learning environment. My daughter loves coming to nursery a...
Megan B
01 February 2024
Amazing nursery! I couldn’t possibly think of a bad thing to say about this nursery, it is absolutely wonderful. The loveliest bunch of staff who all make you feel so welcome and are always happy to chat and provide you with an in-depth update about your child’s day. Nothing is ever too much trou...
B H
11 October 2023
Footprints is an amazing nursery filled with spectacular staff. My children all attended the setting and they all had a fabulous start in their development. The time, effort and dedication really shines from the staff. They really have a family feel running through the entire nursery and promote chil...
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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