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Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School, Knowle
Partou Little Big Steps is a modern, purpose-built day nursery and pre-school ideally situated for families in the Filwood Park and Knowle areas of Bristol.
Our fabulous setting is full of bright, spacious playrooms which are filled with natural resources, creating the ideal space for children to learn and explore.
Facilities
A beautiful modern building with spacious playrooms filled with natural resources that encourage curiosity
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Well equipped outdoor areas which children of all ages can explore, come rain or shine
Fabulous learning activities, tailored around the unique 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 | 7.00am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| 0-3 year olds | |||||
| Care | £73.25 | £329.63 | £10.65 | £43.95 | £43.95 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.60 | £4.25 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.80 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £86.25 | £394.63 | £51.35 | £49.55 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £60.25 | £271.13 | £8.75 | £36.15 | £36.15 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.60 | £4.25 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.80 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £73.25 | £336.13 | £43.55 | £41.75 | |
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 close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Funded childcare
Partou Little Big Steps 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 Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bristol 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 Little Big Steps 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 Bristol Local Authority for Partou Little Big Steps 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 | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th 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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Little Big Steps
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01173 776370
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Park Centre, Daventry Rd, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1DQ
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What do families say about Partou Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School in Knowle?
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Georgia B
05 March 2026
Our daughter started at LBS about 6 weeks ago and it has been such a positive experience for us all. She's settled in really well already thanks to the kind, gentle and caring staff. They're even managing to get her down for naps (which is a real challenge) - amazing! We get lots of detailed updates ...
S S
28 February 2026
Our son started at Little Big Steps in June 2025. He settled in so quickly with the help of the staff in the baby rooms and loves his time there, often talking about the staff and his nursery friends when he gets home. We've found that improved staffing levels has led to an improvement in communicati...
V G
27 February 2026
Very nice and friendly staff, lovely place organised and clean . I was very happy with my first kid being there and now my second one is really enjoying too. The option for early seating is really helpful.
Suraj T
27 February 2026
My son Suryansh attends Partou Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-school in the Buttercups group, and we are extremely happy with the care he receives. He joined at 1 year 4 months old and has completed five months, during which we've seen great progress in his speech, reactions, confidence, and inde...
L C
25 February 2026
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Big Steps Nursery. My son has been with the nursery for quite a while now and has progressed through many of the different classes, from the baby room all the way up to Bluebells. Watching his journey through each stage has been so reassuring and h...
C E
20 February 2026
I am very happy with the staff at LBS DR particularly since the incident with Ofsted. We have noticed a marked change in practice and culture about the core staff. We have a 1 year old and a 4 year old at the nursery as well as nieces. Although we feel that they could try to organise some events ou...
D C
30 January 2026
We are extremely happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, patient and truly care about the children. Our child feels safe, loved and happy every day, which means everything to us as parents. Communication with the team is great, and we really appreciate how attentive and supportive they are. We h...
E M
22 January 2026
Feel at ease the minute we drop our daughter to nursery. She has built great relationships with staff and other children and is always happy when we peak through the door before collection. Communication and feedback from staff and management is great. The nursery as a whole is very welcoming and has...
John F
03 December 2025
I truly feel that the nursery has improved so much, both personally and in its overall structure. The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and dedicated. I feel confident knowing that our Noah is happy and enjoying himself there. Thank you for the difference you're making every day. Kudos to Emma ...
Lindsey M
03 December 2025
The staff at LBS have been extremely caring and nurturing towards our daughter, especially her key person and the assistant manager, Emma. Our daughter really admires her teachers and it is clear she loves interacting with them. The facility is great and the activities they plan are excellent.
C E
29 July 2025
My little one is about to graduate from Little Big Steps and has had the most wonderful time here for the last 4 years. There was a very uncertain, scary time back in November 2024 which was tough as a parent and felt nervous about sending them back in, but it was the best decision. The staff were br...
M W
17 April 2025
We have had a wonderful time being shown around. All staff and management have been inviting and kind and made us feel very welcome. They are all extremely approachable and i feel my children would be safe with all individuals in a very comfortable environment through all rooms. Great job Little Big ...
L O
26 March 2025
My daughter has been coming to Little Big Steps since she was a year old and has always absolutely loved it! Every room is clean and fully equipped with toys and activities suitable for that age range. The food always sounds really nice and I'm often told my daughter has second and third helpings! Th...
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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