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Why choose Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sandbach?
Set in a large, converted Victorian building half a mile outside of Sandbach Town Centre, Partou Kids Corner is an exceptional, laughter filled day nursery and pre-school which can be easily reached by bus or car.
This historic building has tons of character and original features such as the patterned flooring and old work house bells which spark curiosity and wonder in children. Our rooms are large open spaces with high ceilings and big windows which provide a light and airy environment which is perfect for early years learning and creativity. Older children have access to multiple rooms such as reading and home corners as well as a creative room which they can move around freely according to their interests.
Children at Kids Corner nursery benefit from extensive outdoor play and exploration space and are surrounded by nature and trees with cows and sheep in the surrounding fields.
The Partou child-led learning philosophy is incredibly strong at this early years setting with nursery team carefully developing learning activities in line with children’s interests and experiences outside nursery life, you can see lots of examples of these activities on the Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery and Pre-School Facebook page.
We also have a newly renovated outdoor learning space used to grow seasonal herbs and vegetables providing opportunities for children to learn about where food comes from, enhance fine motor skills, develop language and learn to care for living things.
Our sensory room is accessible to children of all age groups throughout the week. The room has lots of different lights, textures, relaxing sounds and activities to help children to explore, relax and aid emotional regulation. We also hold a monthly yoga session in here which is led by a trained instructor and children’s author which is great for developing strength, balance and coordination as well as providing an additional opportunity for emotional regulation.
Our Deputy Manager, Zuzanna, was awarded “Deputy Nursery Manager of the Year” at the National NMT Nursery Awards in November 2025. This award recognises a Deputy Manager who shows “outstanding leadership and communication skills and commits every day to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace.”
If you are looking for a unique nursery which provides children with the opportunities to build self-confidence and flourish all whilst having fun, Partou Kids Corner could be the perfect fit for your family.
Facilities
Spacious and airy playrooms filled with natural light and fun resources
Exciting learning activities, carefully planned around your child’s interests and needs
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Daily outdoor adventures in our adventure-filled garden
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 | £59.75 | £268.88 | £4.50 | £35.85 | £35.85 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.90 | £4.15 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £71.75 | £328.88 | £42.35 | £41.35 |
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 and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Kids Corner 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 Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Cheshire East 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Kids Corner will receive 10.96/21.92 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 Cheshire East Local Authority for Partou Kid’s Corner 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 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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Kids Corner
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01270 759257
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
120 Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1HF
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What do families say about Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sandbach?
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J C
11 November 2025
My son attends the 2-3 years room of Kids Corner, right from his first settle sessions the staff were amazing with helping him to settle. He is always so excited when arriving in the mornings. The management team have always been helpful and responded to enquiries quickly. The girls in the room are a...
J B
11 November 2025
I have to start by saying all the staff I have come in contact with have been nothing less than incredible. The menu is really good and the updates on the app, along with the end-of-day update, is really helpful.
Nathan W
11 November 2025
Lovely, friendly staff, great in-depth handovers and constant app updates. Our little girl loves it here!
Kaye H
11 November 2025
Since our daughter's placement started here, she has developed extremely well and appears to be very settled and always happy to attend, and go to all staff. We have found all the staff to be exceptionally pleasant and helpful, and always go out of their way to make sure we know all about our daughte...
Amber B
11 November 2025
Very friendly staff, I feel at ease leaving him there. He always comes out happy and smiling. Very clean, lots of outdoor space and activities for children. Good selection of food for him to try.
Joanne M
21 October 2025
My daughter has been very happy here since starting, and is excited to go to the nursery. The staff have always been great with her, and she has always been well cared for.
R F
01 August 2025
The nursery team are compassionate and caring. They take the time to get to know my son, his mannerisms and flex approach to meet his needs. My son gets excited about going to nursery and is well connected to his key workers. He has thrived since being here and continues to develop daily. It's great ...
R H
01 August 2025
We have always had a good experience with Kids Corner, my daughter loves it here. She experiences a wide variety of activities and learning experiences. I always find staff are very supportive if needed. Really pleased with some of the improvements that have been recently made too!
A H
01 August 2025
It's really good that we're kept updated with what meals he has and the activities he does through the day, staff are lovely, kind and very helpful. Like the fact he has a sticker chart, praising him with using the potty.
S P
30 July 2025
Lovely nursery - looked after both my boys. Staff really care. Respond to needs efficiently and truly have the kids best interests at heart.
A B
30 July 2025
The best care I could ask for for my daughter. A detailed app to keep us in the loop throughout the day and always so happy to do anything you ask. Encouraging everything even when doesn't do everything at home (eating well, potty training etc.).
Owen T
29 July 2025
The facilities and nursery practitioners at Kids Corner are amazing. We have two children at this nursery and both settled in very quickly, are both thriving developmentally and genuinely love attending each day. As parents, we feel fully informed about what our child each day and have full confidenc...
B C
18 July 2025
My children enjoy nursery and the staff seem to genuinely love them, it's a very welcoming place. My children are happy there and have a lot of fun. Frequent price hikes (last one April, another one just announced for September) really negatively impact what is otherwise a generally positive expe...
H B
04 April 2025
Since my son has started, all the staff at Kids Corner have been fantastic. My son settled in so quickly and has developed greatly. The staff are kind, knowledgeable and always take their time with handovers. He comes home happy every day and is always happy to go to nursery.
S B
04 April 2025
I can not fault the key worker in my child's room (foxgloves). My daughter loves coming into nursery and I know she's well looked after. My daughter has come on lots in all rooms she has been in. My only slight issue is some of the cleanliness in the bathrooms. Overall I'm happy with the staff
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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