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Why choose Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School in Chorley?
Set in a converted Georgian mansion on Heapey Road and surrounded by open fields with views across the Lancashire hills, Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families in Chorley and the surrounding areas of Adlington, Brinscall, Heath Charnock, Heapey and Whittle-le-Woods. We have a large car park with drop-off right at the door, making the start and end of the day as easy as possible for busy families. Chorley railway station is also close by for commuting families.
The building itself is full of character, and families often comment on how beautiful and calming the nursery feels from the moment they walk in. The rooms are spacious and thoughtfully set up, with our large pre-school rooms giving older children plenty of space to learn, play and develop the confidence and independence they need as they get ready for school. Throughout the nursery, every room is designed to feel warm, homely and inviting, which helps children to settle quickly and feel comfortable in their surroundings. Our learning activities are carefully curated to appeal to children’s interests to ensure they are truly engaged in their early year’s learning experience.
Our outdoor space is very special. Children enjoy access to a picturesque field with views over the surrounding hills, giving them the kind of open-air experience that’s hard to find in a nursery setting. We also have an apple tree which children love exploring as it changes through the seasons, supporting their understanding of the natural world and sparking curiosity about how things grow. Daily outdoor activities are an important part of life at Partou Hilltops, helping children to develop physically, build confidence and enjoy the fresh air whilst having fun with their friends.
We have a well-qualified and nurturing team who are regularly praised by our families for the strong bonds they build with children. We have two members of staff with Qualified Teacher Status, including our Nursery Manager who also holds Early Years Teaching Status. This brings a depth of early years expertise to the leadership of the nursery and to the quality of teaching across the setting as the team truly understand how young children learn and develop. Parents regularly tell us how impressed they are with the knowledge and care our staff bring, and reviews consistently highlight the trust families place in our team.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Chorley with a stunning setting, spacious rooms, qualified and experienced staff and an outdoor environment children love, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £51.00 | £229.50 | £3.85 | £30.60 | £30.60 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.90 | £4.15 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £63.00 | £289.50 | £37.10 | £36.10 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
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 & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Lancashire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Hilltops will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Lancashire for Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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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 do families say about Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School in Chorley?
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Beth P
19 February 2026
Lovely nursery, friendly and caring staff. My children always enjoy their time at Hilltops.
Jannat K
19 February 2026
Excellent nursery - my little one started at 18 months, and since joining he has thrived. The staff are amazing and look after Zakariyah and always keep me informed. He has progressed so much since joining nursery and I am pleased I joined Hilltops.
Rachael M
19 February 2026
Hilltops Nursery has been great since my daughter started in pre-school. The team are all so kind and caring and always put so much into all the different activities. My daughter always looks forward to nursery and is always so happy on drop and collection.
Chelsie B
19 February 2026
My little one has loved being a part of the Hilltops family. She has settled into the nursery well and loves to tell us all about her fun day. The team are fantastic and caring. Thank you all x
J H
18 September 2025
Wonderful nursery that genuinely cares about the child as an individual. Spend any length of time discussing children's needs. Both daughters love coming in and are thriving.
E H
18 September 2025
Jo has been incredibly welcling of my little boy starting at Hilltops Nursery. Harley has thoroughly enjoyed his first day and has come home full of excitement to return. The planning and curriculum show incredible care and planning from the nursery manager. So far, we are very impressed and are look...
A W
28 August 2025
We recently moved our two sons to Hilltops, and I can honestly say it's been one of the best decisions we've made. As any parent knows, changing nurseries can be a big transition, but the staff here made it incredibly smooth and reassuring for both us and the boys. From the first day, the team welco...
Catherine M
15 July 2025
An absolutely fantastic nursery. My children love going and have such a lovely relationship with the staff. The nursery is well managed and I receive regular updates on progress, development and day to day activities for each child.
Katharine B
15 July 2025
After attending a walk around viewing at Hilltops I was elated with what I saw. The location is ideal and the nursery itself is presented so beautifully. The boho inspired decor throughout is so calming, honestly I could move in haha. I was impressed with everything on offer, especially the meal plan...
Samantha D
15 July 2025
I was extremely nervous about leaving my son for the first time. The Nursery manager was extremely patient and followed my son's lead in terms of settling in. On the first visit I knew I wanted to send my son here as the staff in the room was so kind and patient. The resources were lovely and they ha...
Bryony A
15 July 2025
Hilltops has been the perfect nursery choice for my little boy. I was so worried about sending him so young but the communication and care has been fantastic. I trust the staff with him 100% and know that he is engaging in lots of activities to aid his development. He has so much fun, the staff are...
K M
14 May 2025
Fantastic nursery, staff are very supportive and really go the extra mile. My little girl struggles with separation and staff have taken the time to get to know her and find strategies to support her with this, whilst reassuring me. Outdoor space is excellent and activities offered are varied and app...
S H
14 May 2025
My baby has settled so well into Hilltops in such a short space of time, which I think says so much about the staff team there. The staff are great with my baby and she loves going to nursery.
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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