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Haddenham Day Nursery & Pre-School, Aylesbury
Partou Haddenham is an excellent day nursery and pre-school choice for parents who live in the surrounding area or commute via the Haddenham and Thame Parkway station.
The stand-out feature of our setting is its outdoor space which spreads across two sides of the nursery with every corner being designed to create an engaging environment that encourages exploration and physical development.
Facilities
A purpose-built setting, resourced with fun, educational activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
A key person approach for every child, ensuring your child feels safe and comfortable away from home
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A large garden, surrounded by trees and nature, that’s fully equipped to engage and excite young children
Excellent parent partnerships with regular progress updates through regular chats and online journals
Funded childcare places available
Our Nursery Manager
Humera Ahmed
Nursery Manager
Hello, I’m Humera the Nursery Manager here at Partou Haddenham. I have worked in childcare since 2004 and I am passionate about working with children and watching them thrive, while supporting them on their learning and development journey.
I am a mother to two young children and understand the care, support, and foundations a positive relationship has on families. I have travelled around the world and taken many solo trips experiencing different cultures, diversity, and environments. Using my own experiences to support the team here to provide a range of engaging and real-life experiences for children, preparing them for their next step onto school.
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
| Full time Weekly Rate |
Daily 8:00am – 6:00pm |
Morning 8:00am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £377.50 | £81.55 | £47.90 | £47.90 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Additional Options: Early Start: £3.95
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 £14.25 per morning session and £12.75 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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Haddenham
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01844 292678
Open Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm
Woodways, Haddenham, Aylesbury HP17 8DS
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What families say?
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Sarah J
13 August 2024
My daughter has been attending Haddenham Day Nursery for two months and we couldn't be any happier with the care and support she receives! She gets so excited to go in and loves her key worker. It is so reassuring to go to work knowing how happy she is developing quickly and is so happy at the end of...
B P
24 July 2024
We have been attending Haddenham Day Nursery for over two years. The team are fantastic, caring and engaging with the children. They help develop each child individually and the nursery practitioners form a great bond with the children. Our son always comes home with a big smile and lots to tell us a...
V B
26 March 2024
My daughter has settled in really well in the nursery since joining in September. She enjoys her days in preschool, coming home to tell us about the many different activities she has taken part in. She has formed strong bonds with the staff and her peers and is excited to see them each morning. Her d...
P H
26 March 2024
My daughter loves coming to nursery and seeing her keyworker and staff in her room. She has moved into the toddler and loves it in there. She is very settled. Her speech is coming along very nicely from being in Toddlers. The manager is very approachable and always has a smile on her face.
B J
26 March 2024
We have loved our experience of Haddenham Day Nursery. They keep us well informed and always listen to any concerns, answer questions and are so knowledgeable. They get to know your child quickly and ask lots of questions to understand their likes and dislikes.
A A
26 March 2024
My daughter has just started at Haddenham Day Nursery and has already felt at home. She has been so eager to go and is so full of joy when I pick her up. Staff have also been so welcoming and ready to listen to any questions I might have.
E W
26 March 2024
My child has settled in very quickly which is a testament to the nursery. She really enjoys her nursery days and we love the outdoor space, staff and updates.
M C
26 March 2024
Very caring, feel confident and comfortable that my child will be taken care of.
Tegan R
23 March 2024
We are extremely happy with how my child has settled. The care and encouragement my child has got from the staff has improved her confidence and enhanced her learning, particularly Maths.
Poppy B
17 March 2023
My preschooler is very happy at nursery. he is fulfilled, challenged and kept busy with a wide range of activities. He has a lovely group of peers and the staff are wonderful and caring.
C S
10 March 2023
We have been really impressed with the care our son has received at the nursery. The outside space has excellent resources which he loves. He learns so much through attending his sessions and enjoys exploring all there is on offer as well as making friends.
Sally G
05 November 2022
We've only been here a few weeks after moving our toddler from another nursery. The difference in our little one is amazing, from day two he reached out his arms for the team and every day is the same, he just loves it. They are really kind and he will happily go to any of them and he has come on so ...
R K
01 November 2022
My little boy has settled in really well and loves coming to nursery every day! The environment is stimulating and the staff friendly and professional. We have been very happy so far with the level of care.
E P
01 November 2022
The nursery staff have become like an extended family for us having looked after my eldest from the age of one through to school this year and now my second child too. The staff are kind and caring and managers are as accommodating as possible. We truly value the staff and their support in raising ou...
S H
01 November 2022
We absolutely love this nursery and feel so lucky that our daughter has got a space here. In the two months that she has been here in the baby room, we have seen her thrive - she is much more confident, chatter, happy to explore and really enjoys her food. All this is without a doubt down to the wond...
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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