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.

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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.

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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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Ruth L

5 stars

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...

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Jodie R

5 stars

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...

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Sarah P

5 stars

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...

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Kath C

5 stars

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...

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Rebecca H

5 stars

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 ...

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L B

5 stars

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...

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J G

5 stars

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...

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Meghan S

5 stars

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...

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L O

5 stars

01 November 2024

Both my children attend Footprints Day nursery and my little girl who's nearly 4 has been going since she was 2 years old my little boy who's nearly 2 has been going since he was 1, they both absolutely love going to the nursery every day. The staff went above and beyond for the children and could no...

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Suelem R

5 stars

01 November 2024

After three challenging weeks of adaptation at a previous nursery, where my daughter cried continuously, she was eventually turned away for "not being ready.". The very next day, we visited Footprints, and from the moment we stepped in, the staff welcomed us warmly and reassured us that she would set...

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N W

5 stars

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...

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Jade J

5 stars

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 ...

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P H

5 stars

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 ...

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Suzy H

5 stars

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...

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Katie G

5 stars

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.

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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