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Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School, Gloucester
Boasting a huge outdoor area and impressive indoor environments, Partou Huddlecote is an exceptional day nursery and pre-school based on the outskirts of Gloucester.
Our convenient location, just a few hundred yards from Gloucester Business Park, makes us especially attractive to those working in the local area. We are also easily accessible from both the M5 motorway and A417, meaning that parents from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Stroud also choose our setting.
Facilities
Large spacious playrooms filled with natural light, creating stimulating spaces for children to develop
A creative, passionate and caring team of early years experts who love to help and guide children
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Huge outdoor areas, lined by trees and well equipped with a range of fun resources
A fabulous curriculum tailored around the needs and interests of each child
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 | 7.45am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £57.50 | £258.75 | £2.20 | £34.50 | £34.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.10 | £3.95 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.65 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £69.50 | £318.75 | £41.25 | £39.75 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Hucclecote 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 Hucclecote Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Gloucestershire 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 Hucclecote 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 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 Gloucestershire Local Authority for Partou Hucclecote 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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Hucclecote
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01452 610477
Mon - Fri, 7.45am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
165 Hucclecote Rd, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TX
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What do families say about Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School in Gloucester?
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C W
12 November 2025
Our son is loving his time in the toddler room and has a great bond with his key person and key members of staff in the room. Our son also loves the variety of food options on the menu. He is really thriving in his play!
T B
01 October 2025
Our child is just entering their final year at Partou Hucclecote and has been attending this nursery since he was 1 and in the baby room. We continue to be overly happy with the nursery as a whole and the preschool setting especially. The staff are attentive, honest and helpful and we have found grea...
K M
20 June 2025
As our time at nursery comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to express just how deeply grateful we are for the unwavering support, kindness, and love we've received over the past few years. This nursery has not only provided a safe and nurturing space for our son to grow, learn, and thrive, bu...
Shona M
14 May 2025
5 Stars - A Truly Wonderful Nursery! We couldn't be happier with our experience at Partou Hucclecote. The staff/management have been incredibly helpful, accommodating, and always go the extra mile to support both the children and their families. From the moment our son started, we've felt such a sen...
Luke W
06 May 2025
Our daughter has been attending Partou Hucclecote since Aug 23 and the experience to this day has been phenomenal. The dedication of the staff really shines through in every aspect of the nursery and we can see this with our daughters development. We always feel like she is in a safe environment and ...
Julie J
31 March 2025
I'm a Auntie with Parental responsibilities for my nephew i feel the experience he gets attending Partou Hucclecote is amazing. Also the activities are very engaging with the staff member and child. The food is really good, they maintain a high quality of home made and well balanced meals.
Amber B
22 January 2025
The Little People Day nursery in Hucclecote is by far the best in the area. When viewing nurseries, Little People was the only one to encourage children to use their imagination to create games, rather than provide plastic toys. Since my twin girls have been there (8 months now), the nursery has enab...
Dawn L
09 July 2024
I can honestly say my child absolutely loves going to nursery. She loves all the activities put on for the children during the day and loves the outside area which has recently been improved. The management care and take the time to know and understand your child which I think is important. The food ...
A W
29 March 2024
Staff have a fantastic relationship with all the children, including management. They know our child personally and understand his interests, needs, and development. Lots of outdoor play and activities, no matter the weather. We’ve seen amazing development with our boy and seen his social skills ...
Josh M
28 March 2024
My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 8 months old. All the staff really care for her, she has developed massively since attending nursery and it’s fantastic to see her so settled and thriving.
Jo P
20 March 2024
The Little People Day Nursery has been wonderful with our daughter. She had a lot of separation anxiety and they were incredibly caring and supportive. The staff and management are all so warm and welcoming and lovely with the children. Couldn't recommend more highly.
J N
20 July 2023
Our daughter has been with the Little People Day Nursery since April starting at 6 months. We were introduced by current attendees and have never looked back. When we first stepped into the nursery, we could feel the caring, welcoming nature of the organisation. Our daughter has been since in the...
E J
30 May 2023
Wonderful management who genuinely make an effort to get to know the parents as well as the children. The children are happy here and behave well. There is a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Fully recommend.
A H
27 April 2023
Caring, compassionate and kind nursery practitioners. Flexible and supportive nursery as a whole. Creative and diverse play/activities. My child is happy, developing and thriving and loves to go to nursery each day which is all that I can ask for.
Raymond A
26 April 2023
My son has attended the nursery for over a year now. After a difficult start with many tears, the staff worked closely with both our son and us as parents to create a comfortable and nurturing environment. Tips they provided, such as creating a picture book of family members, were both effective and ...
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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