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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
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 |
| £300.75 | £62.35 | £34.00 | £32.85 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
5% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
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 £9.95 per morning session and £7.80 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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Hucclecote
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01452 610477
Open Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm
The Little People Day Nursery, 165 Hucclecote Rd, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TX
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What families say?
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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 ...
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.
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.
Jess S
20 April 2023
Both my children attend The Little People Day Nursery. My son started in the toddler and is now in the preschool room; he’s a shy boy but has had lots of reassurance from his key workers and other members of staff and tells me when he gets home how much likes them, and he likes nursery so much. My ...
Laura R
05 April 2023
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My children are thriving here, the nursery staff are extremely caring, it’s very well run and the food is of a very high quality. The facilities and cleanliness are of a high standard and the nursery is a welcoming environment for my children.
G S
17 March 2023
I have been very pleased with the nursery. My daughter has settled in very quickly with the support and encouragement of the nursery team. I receive regular communication on sleep, milk drank and the food she has eaten which is varied and nutritious as well as weekly photos of activities enjoyed. I f...
T B
14 March 2023
When our son started in January he had a difficult time settling in and was feeling unwell most weeks, this made it especially hard for us as parents to leave him and continue to work full time. The staff at The Little People Day Nursery were incredible and went above and beyond to help get him settl...
Daisy H
06 July 2022
My daughter's nursery got closed with only 48 hours' notice. Little People Day nursery had a place for my son to start in September and they were my first phone call. The manager went above and beyond to help get my daughter a place and to start as soon as possible, for which I will be forever gratef...
Gill C
06 July 2022
I have had 2 of my children here over the last 5 years and I cannot rate them highly enough! Even in the toughest of times in the pandemic they did their best to welcome us all back and managed to maintain an extremely high hygiene standard. My 2nd child is flourishing despite her early months spent ...
Sophie B
06 July 2022
All three of my children have attended here and they have all loved their time and the staff that have looked after them. The staff are really helpful and friendly and we are always kept in the communication loop via emails. The nursery itself is lovely and they have so many options for indoor and ou...
O M
05 July 2022
The Little People day Nursery do an amazing job of caring for our daughter. They are kind and caring and go out of their way to make her feel comfortable. I would highly recommend.
J E
24 June 2022
We could not recommend The Little People Day Nursery highly enough. The staff are absolutely fantastic and my little boy loves going to nursery here.
Sophie M
17 June 2022
My daughter started at The Little People Day Nursery at the height of the pandemic and handing her to a stranger was terrifying but I need not have worried. The staff are all so friendly and, importantly, communicate well. I have been really happy with my daughter's key workers and my daughter is so ...
Fallon G
13 May 2022
Really lovely nursery - feels very homely. All the staff are so good with the children. They get to know all the children, not just the ones in their rooms. Have been very accommodating and supportive of my little boy's allergy. Also, very supportive and encouraging in helping my little boy to settle...
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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