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Why choose Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sandymoor?
Located on Manor Farm Road, just off the A58 Daresbury Expressway, Partou Little Manor provides exceptional nursery daycare to families in Sandymoor, Windmill Hill, Castlefield and the surrounding areas.
Families at Partou Little Manor benefit from a team that has been together for years, some have been with us for over 20 years! This helps to provide children with a safe, nurturing and consistent environment which enables them to build strong bonds with their key workers and other members of the team.
Our Nursery Team also build strong bonds with families which helps to support children’s growth and development. Please take a look at our reviews to see the lovely way that families speak about our teams and the way that they care for the children at our nursery.
Our Partou child-led curriculum ensures children are safe, settled and happy in order to blossom and reach their potential. The Nursery Team are keen to learn about the interests and experiences of each child so they can apply our early years curriculum on an individual basis to deliver a truly unique learning experience.
Children at our nursery enjoy plenty of outdoor playtime with each room having its own individual garden. Outdoor play helps children to develop physical, social and emotional skills as well as being a great way for them to have fun, explore and let their imagination run free!
If you are looking for a highly regarded, family focused nursery with a warm and attentive team which provides plenty of opportunities for learning and fun – we think you’ll love Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sandymoor, Runcorn!
Facilities
Fun-filled lessons from ICT, numeracy and literacy to creative roleplay, art and construction
Excellent family partnerships, allowing you to remain informed on your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Outdoor adventures a mini-woodlands, tents, dens and planting patches
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 | £56.75 | £255.38 | £4.30 | £34.05 | £34.05 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.05 | £4.00 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.65 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £68.75 | £315.38 | £40.75 | £39.35 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Little Manor 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 Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Halton 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 Manor 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.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Halton for Partou Little Manor 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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Little Manor
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01928 531 974
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Manor Farm Road, Sandymoor, Runcorn, WA7 1TE
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What do families say about Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School in Sandymoor?
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Stephen F
15 November 2025
My son went to this nursery for three years. The nursery was selected due to locality, and recommendation. My son loved his time there. The staff were excellent and he always came home happy. They treated him well and made him feel special. I would highly reccomend it.
Charlotte H
31 October 2025
I cannot recommend Little Manor enough. Imogen loves her time at the nursery and throughout every transition the team have been amazing in making sure she feels comfortable and happy with any change. The team will always try and accommodate any last-minute needs and are genuinely a pleasure to be aro...
S B
29 October 2025
Our daughter has been at Little Manor for nearly two years now. She thoroughly enjoys herself every day she attends and we know she's safe and looked after by amazing staff. The girls at the nursery are so good with her and she loves going in for a cuddle with them at every drop off! Even if she has...
B S
22 October 2025
I cannot recommend Jayne and team enough. My son started here when he was only 12 months old and now he is 2.5 years. He absolutely loves the toddler room and Hannah. He is developing really well and excelling in different milestone skills. He is very happy to go to nursery.
K P
13 October 2025
Jayne and her team are absolutely wonderful and so mindful and caring. My daughter has been going to the daycare from 11 months and she loves it, she enjoys interacting with the other kids and the carers. Alex was her carer in the baby room and she adjusted so well, and now she is in the toddler room...
Michael D
30 September 2025
I am so grateful and lucky to have chose Little Manor to care for our two little princes. Very caring staff make this nursery so special and professionally run, will miss them all staff that is when it's time to say goodbye, can't thank them enough, love grumpty grandad and everybody's favourite nan,...
Amy R
25 September 2025
Little manor has been amazing for both of my children. My eldest left in August and actually stayed on at nursery a year longer as I deferred him starting school due to his additional needs and being a summer baby. All of the staff at little manor are great, all really approachable, enthusiastic and ...
Olivia A
23 September 2025
My son started at Little Manor back in May this year and I cannot recommend this nursery enough! Jayne and the ladies are just absolutely wonderful; they are passionate at what they do and it shows. Jayne and Lauren have created a true family feel in the nursery and it's lovely to be a part of. My so...
Jessica G
11 September 2025
My little one absolutely loves his time in nursery. I truly believe the amount he has learnt to say and how to engage with people is down to the girls that work here. Everyday he asks if he's going to nursery to see Charlie, Hannah and the rest of the girls. He doesn't want to come home sometimes. Th...
Danielle T
11 September 2025
Both of my children really enjoy attending Little Manor Day Nursery. They have strong relationships with key staff. The nursery have really supported their social development. Staff provide good feedback and identify areas of development. They also have a good understanding of my children and create ...
C C
12 August 2025
Little manor day nursery is a lovely nursery I am made up I picked this for my little girl being a first time mum I was apprehensive after being off work for a year with my little girl but the staff made me really at ease and I felt ok about leaving her there even though she didn't like it at first w...
A G
18 July 2025
The value for money rating is due to the recent announcement of being charged for drop offs between 7:30 and 8:00 This is a company decision and not a reflection of the nursery itself, however I think this is a disgraceful decision which will now put a lot strain on mine and my wife's work schedule. ...
R G
17 June 2025
I have sent both my children to Little Manor for well over a year now and have seen nothing but individuals exceeding expectations. My children always love their time at the nursery and that is down to the amazing team who strive every day for nothing but the best. Second only to the work the manager...
Amy P
29 May 2025
My child joined Partou Little Manor preschool from a different setting. He settled really well, all the staff in the preschool room are so kind and caring towards the children. My child is always happy to come to preschool and even wants to come on his days off! Management are very approachable and p...
Victoria L
29 May 2025
Amazing nursery. I am so comfortable leaving my son here. He settled in so easily, it's been an absolute breeze and relief knowing he is in such safe hands.
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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