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Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stockport
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Oftsed, Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery can be found on the edge of Offerton and Heaviley, meaning we’re easy to reach from Stockport Town Centre, the A6 and M60.
Our inspiring environments support children’s creativity as we embrace Partou’s values of care, compassion, and continuous learning to deliver the highest standards of childcare every day.
Facilities
A friendly ‘home from home’ environment with a welcoming atmosphere and strong parent partnerships
Spacious outdoor areas including mud kitchens, dens and obstacle courses
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Playrooms filled with exciting learning resources and activities inspired by children’s natural interests
Highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
Funded Childcare Options 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 |
| £286.00 | £62.50 | £40.75 | £40.75 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Additional Options: Early Start – £4.00 (7:30am – 8:00am)
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 £7.00 per morning session and £7.00 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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Little Darlings
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0161 474 7475
Open Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm
382-384 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4NT
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What families say?
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Leanne T
28 October 2024
Great nursery. The staff are fab and really connect with my lad and care for him so well. It's great to see how my boy has come on with his development since starting. Thanks, team. You're great.
Leanne O
24 September 2024
My older daughter was just about to finish Little Darlings when I found out I was expecting twins so I put their names down before they were born! After such a positive experience with our first child there was no doubt we would be returning to Little Darlings with its homely environment and caring s...
Heather W
23 September 2024
My son has been going to Little Darlings Nursery since he was 9 months old and he is now 13 months. He has settled in so well, he loves the staff and is very happy to see them when he arrives. The staff are very genuine and care for the kids. He is also learning a lot while he is there and we are upd...
Helen C
30 July 2024
Since our little boy started in January this year the staff have been amazing. They have really welcomed him, and it's fair to say he loves it and everyone there! In the time he's been here he's gone from not yet being able to crawl to now pretty much running about, the support and help from staff as...
Mhairi O
12 March 2024
Little Darlings has been the best experience for us as a family. We have sent all 3 of our children there and haven't got a bad word to say about the place. The staff are all brilliant, the level of care is fantastic and all of our kids have absolutely loved going there. We are very sadly taking our ...
Bethan W
08 March 2024
Little Darlings Day Nursery is an exceptional nursery, welcoming and safe environment. So pleased we chose this one for our son. His progression has come on so much and we thank Little Darlings for this! The team are amazing, kind, compassionate and excellent communication. I would highly recomm...
Catherine K
06 March 2024
Lovely nursery, my child is doing really well and enjoys it. All the team are lovely and very supportive of child development. The children learn many skills and have a balanced diet for their meals. Definitely recommend it to prospective parents and children.
N G
06 March 2024
This is my second child who has attended this nursery. Both have been extremely happy, settled and content. They have been well cared for both physically and emotionally. The food provided is excellent. Knowledge of the staff and their development of children is excellent. They always have different ...
Rebecca C
21 February 2024
Both of my children have attended this nursery since the age of one, my eldest will be leaving for school in September and it has been a great nursery for the whole 6 years we've used them. The staff are always kind and caring and my boys have formed great bonds with them and are happy to go each mor...
Leanne D
17 February 2024
Absolutely fantastic nursery. I felt happy to leave my son every morning. The team and management are amazing and ensure myself and my little boy felt comfortable and safe with him being there with them. Communication with myself was perfect, and the parent partnership the nursery gives is outstandin...
Louise C
15 February 2024
When my first child attended Little Darlings over 10 years ago, I was so happy wih her progress that when I had my second child, I was adamant that he was going to follow suit. The staff are brilliant, making my son's time there stimulating and varied. I love the feedback they give each day. The nurs...
Natalie C
14 February 2024
Little Darlings Day Nursery is superb and I'm so pleased we chose this nursery for our daughter. The staff and management are fantastic and professional. The care and love that my daughter receives is so comforting to us that we would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to friends and fam...
Holly S
14 February 2024
I don’t have the words to explain how exceptional Little Darlings is. We had a really bad experience from another nursery our son went to before Little Darlings and Little Darlings has restored my faith in nurseries. Every single interaction contains care compassion and clear communication and th...
H S
14 February 2024
Excellent communication from staff. My child always looks forward to attending nursery and comes home happy. His development has come on leaps and bounds since he started here. He is set individual development framework objectives and we are kept informed of his progress regularly. Thank you!
Emma D
14 February 2024
Excellent nursery and staff. My daughter is happy going in and when I collect she doesn’t want to leave. I’m happy with her progress she is making. The manager is always happy to help with any requests I may have.
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.
Knowledge hub
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