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Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School, Chorley
Set in a converted Georgian mansion and surrounded by open fields, Partou Hilltops Nursery and Pre-School provides exceptional childcare and education to families throughout Chorley.
As a Partou nursery, we believe that every child is unique and strive to provide fun, engaging activities based around their individual interests each and every day.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms offering a wide range of fun, inspiring and educational activities
An amazing outdoor area which includes fabulous gardens and gardening patches
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A friendly ‘home from home’ atmosphere which celebrates the personalities and interests of every child
Highly qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places 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
| Age | Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £292.50 | £63.50 | £38.25 | £38.25 |
| 2-3 | £276.25 | £60.75 | £38.25 | £38.25 |
| 3-5 | £276.25 | £60.75 | £38.25 | £38.25 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.50 | £5.50 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Hilltops
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01257 267023
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
119 Heapey Road, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 9BJ
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What families say?
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Siobhan C
11 April 2025
Our twin boys have been attending Hilltops for nearly 8 months and they absolutely love it! The staff are very warm and friendly and treat our boys as individuals, in turn this has had a great impact on their development, they are thriving.
K F
01 April 2025
Our son started at Hilltops a month ago and we're really happy with the care he is getting. The month before starting at nursery we were offered plenty of settling in sessions which made the transition easier for us all. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and our little boy has already formed an...
R M
26 March 2025
We recently moved our daughter to Hilltops from a different nursery and it was the best decision we've ever made. The staff at Hilltops are always so happy, friendly and welcoming, which helps to create such a lovely atmosphere across the nursery. We feel that every member of staff takes the time t...
Jannat K
11 March 2025
I was very hesitant to send my little one to nursery as he had always been with me only. However after our initial tour he felt so comfortable with the staff and in the nursery. It took a few settling in sessions to get him used to it, but now to see him thriving in nursery makes me feel so glad we c...
M G
25 February 2025
My babies are well looked after and they love going to nursery. As a first time mom was really stressed about leaving them at nursery but the staff and manager were really kind and helpful. My babies are happy and I'm happy with all the activities and care provided. Recommended 100%
Hannah A
03 December 2024
Our daughter started nursery in October and we're really happy with the nursery. They were really helpful from the beginning and made her settling-in sessions better for all of us. All staff are friendly and approachable. There's lots to keep her busy and the outdoor space is great. I would recommend...
Frances G
20 September 2024
I have been so impressed with Hilltops Nursery since the day we signed our little boy up. The rooms are always set up with different activities each day and my little boy is always so excited to go inside and play. They have always worked around my own home routines to the best of their ability. They...
Victoria R
19 August 2024
Both my children have and one still does attend Hilltops and they both just love it. They are constantly doing new activities, creating, having adventures and exploring the outdoors. They have formed such lovely bonds with all the workers at the nursery. The nursery is lovely and creates such a nice ...
Hayleigh J
22 June 2024
Our daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 9 months old. She is smashing milestones and I firmly believe the staff at Hilltops have a huge part in this. The nursery has a wonderful outdoor space. It is clean and well-kept. Our daughter absolutely loves it here and she adores the staff...
C M
15 March 2024
My three-year-old has been at the nursery from being 9 months old. There had been a turnaround of staff and management. The new current manager is absolutely fantastic, she has been so proactive, making changes to improve the standards. The staff from the cook, and apprentice, right up to management,...
B B
28 February 2024
My son loves attending nursery and has a great relationship with the staff. They are very friendly and communicate well about what my son has been up to during the day. There is a good range of activities indoors and outdoors to keep him entertained and stimulated. The nursery provides a wide range o...
Rachael J
16 February 2024
Since the start of a new manager, there have been no changes to staff, apart from additions, which is always a good sign! All the girls there my daughter adores and she has some fab little friends, new activities and toys, learning and creative. I'm also a massive fan of the new app that The Hollies...
Elizabeth M
03 February 2024
Attended the open day this weekend, the nursery is absolutely lovely. The staff are amazing and very friendly. My little boy loved playing with the toys and in the sand pit. The facilities are 100% better since the new management was put in place. The new nursery manager has made some great improveme...
J B
09 January 2024
I have had an excellent experience with the nursery, they have been very accommodating with my child's settles and have been very reassuring throughout the process. The environment is very enriching and there is always something new! The team have been great with me and my child so much so she has se...
S Y
18 August 2023
My son has been going to The Hollies for two years now and goes for two mornings a week. He is sometimes upset and does not want to be parted with me, but I always know that I can call and check up on him and when I do ring up they say he was fine as soon as I walked out of the door! They go outside ...
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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