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Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School
Partou Hoddesdon is an ideally situated day nursery and pre-school located within Optima Business Park.
Positioned along the A10 road, which connects Ware, Cheshunt, and Enfield to London, the nursery is easily accessible for parents who live or work in neighbouring regions. This, combined with our excellent reputation for providing high-quality childcare, makes us an ideal choice for parents both in Hoddesdon and beyond.
Facilities
Spacious and open playrooms, with plenty of room for children to choose the areas that interest them most
An exciting experience that reflects the specific needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Two on-site gardens with all-weather surfaces and anti-impact flooring which keep children safe while having fun
Strong parent partnerships with regular updates keeping you informed on your child’s progress
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
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 8am – 6pm |
Morning session 8am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| £357.50 | £87.25 | £50.25 | £50.25 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Additional fees apply for early starts (7.30am) and late finishes (6.30pm).
- 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 |
| £13.00 | £6.50 | £6.50 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- We close for an inset day the Thursday before Good Friday.
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Hoddesdon
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01992 466138
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
Unit 8, Optima Business Pk, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0DY
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What families say?
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Abigail P
01 April 2025
I've been so pleased with Partou Hoddesdon nursery where my child has attended for the past year. The staff are absolutely brilliant, and I feel completely confident in the care they provide. They are warm, nurturing, and always make sure my little one is happy and well looked after. Any questions I...
A S
31 March 2025
The nursery and staff are fantastic, all the staff are friendly and helpful, my daughter has additional needs and they have gone above and beyond to make sure she has what she needs there and to get in any training they need. I couldn't feel more comfortable when it comes to leaving her there and she...
J M
31 March 2025
The staff at Partou in Hoddesdon are absolutely brilliant and my son has loved his settling in sessions. Everybody at the nursery has made the process of getting him ready to start before I go back to work so much easier.
K D
31 March 2025
My daughter seems really happy at nursery, the activities are stimulating and educational and she has a lovely relationship with her key workers. The rooms are light, airy and spacious with great indoor play equipment and there are separate gardens for babies and pre school children so they get plen...
S C
02 May 2024
Angels at Play are amazing it took me a long time to find the perfect nursery the staff there are literally amazing I feel safe leaving my daughter there. Couldn't recommend enough it's home from home for my daughter.
Danielle A
22 March 2024
I have been impressed with the nursery. My son is 11 months old and used to get very upset when other babies cried, however, the settling-in sessions were amazing and the staff made you feel welcome. My son loves going to the nursery and I have full confidence in the staff that work there. I would re...
L W
20 March 2024
My youngest has just started in the baby room and all the staff have made sure that the settling period was smooth for not only my son but for me too. He has only been there properly for a week but he is settling well after such a short amount of time. My eldest also attended this nursery from ba...
Sumneet U
06 March 2024
My daughter started when she turned 7 months old. All the staff in the baby room have been great with her and I have noticed how much she has developed over the last 10 months. She is very independent and knows her own mind so it has been great to see the staff being patient with her and helping in d...
Rachel B
14 November 2023
Angels at Play has been such a great nursery for my daughter. She has thrived in the environment since joining in August 2023, thanks to the wonderful staff and excellent setting. There is always a wide range of activities that are all planned well to encourage her development, whilst still ensuring...
Kerri T
09 August 2023
I literally couldn't be happier with the nursery. My little girl is so happy there and loves the staff. The activities and learning they do have really helped her develop and she has a lot of fun too!
L V
08 August 2023
Angels at Play has been such a great nursery for my daughter. She has thrived in the environment thanks to the wonderful staff and excellent setting. The nursery is supportive, engaging and provides excellent communication with parents. Can’t recommend it enough.
Natalie P
21 July 2023
Angels at Play - Hoddesdon is a fantastic nursery. My daughter attended a different one in Hoddesdon prior to Angels, and I wasn't overly happy, so I moved her here. My daughter has been here since she was two and is now leaving for big school. Her confidence has skyrocketed, her speech has improved...
Jenna M
19 July 2023
Me and my husband are so relieved that our daughter has settled in so well at this fantastic nursery and we can get on with our working day knowing that she is having a great day. All the staff are brilliant, warm and welcoming from the moment you step through the door in the morning, and they neve...
Louise K
30 November 2022
My eldest daughter went here until she went to school and loved it. My youngest daughter has been going since she was 1 and is nearly 3. She absolutely loves going and always talks about what she's been doing at home. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating. She has made some lovely friend...
Hollie E
18 October 2022
My daughter started at Angels at Play nursery in July and they have been very accommodating to her needs. Staff are very friendly and helpful and will always inform me of her daily activities and keep her e log up to date. Thank you girls for your support to help my daughter to grow.
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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