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Why choose Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School in Accrington
Conveniently located in the town centre of Accrington and within easy walking distance of both bus and railway stations, Partou Little Oaks provides high-quality childcare in the heart of town.
Our well-resourced rooms provide lots of opportunities for little learners to play and learn according to their interests. We have a sheltered play area containing soft play items which help children to develop their motor skills, balance and coordination as well as empowering them to develop their problem-solving skills, overcome fears and create boundaries.
Our front and back gardens are an important part of nursery life and our children love spending time exploring the outdoor space. Outdoor play is an important part of the early years curriculum for building confidence, enhancing children’s wellbeing and aiding their social-emotional development.
The nursery team at Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School are highly praised by family members for the supportive and caring environment they create which helps children to grow and develop with confidence whilst having fun.
We’d love to show you how Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School could support your family on their early years educational and childcare journey, why not book a visit to see the nursery for yourself?
Facilities
A large sensory room with stimulating lights and colours, designed for babies
Large outdoor play area with soft flooring, flower beds and dens for children to explore
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Arts and craft sessions, as well as dedicated role-play areas to encourage imagination and creativity
Strong parent partnerships with online learning journals and dedicated key workers
Funded Childcare Options 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 |
| 0-3 year olds | |||||
| Care | £47.00 | £211.50 | £3.55 | £28.20 | £28.20 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £4.95 | £4.05 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.65 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £59.00 | £271.50 | £34.80 | £33.60 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £38.25 | £172.13 | £2.90 | £22.95 | £22.95 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £4.95 | £4.05 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.65 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £50.25 | £232.13 | £29.55 | £28.35 | |
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.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Little Oaks 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 Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Lancashire 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 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Little Oaks will receive 11.17/22.35 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 Lancashire for Partou Little Oaks 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 Oaks
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01254 390107
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
10 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ
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What do families say about Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School in Accrington?
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L H
13 February 2026
The nursery is amazing with my son I could ask for better staff to look after him. They ensure all his needs are met, no request is too big. My son enjoys playing outside in the different play areas, he loves trying all the different foods they make.
Iqm K
13 February 2026
The staff here have helped my son in such a small amount of time. He has learnt to sit up and become more social.
M W
24 January 2026
The team does a fantastic job at coming up with activites for the children. Frozen/Ice Dino's was the best. Everyone is friendly.
A S
24 January 2026
Lovely and friendly staff, always smiling and helpful. Very well at communicating.
Olivia M
24 January 2026
Little Oaks Nursery is an outstanding nursery. All staff make such an effort with your child. Each member always goes above and beyond to make sure my child is happy and content. Would highly recommend.
S D
22 January 2026
Federico is our only child and we wanted to find a place were he could thrive and receive excellent care. Since first visiting Little Oaks we knew it was going to be the perfect nursery for him. Management is accessible to answer questions and get information. This was important to us being first t...
Jessica W
19 December 2025
I have been nothing but happy since my 2 children start at Little Oaks, Accrington at 9months old. They struggled settling in at first and the staff were excellent at following the children's lead in ways to help them settle into nursery life especially considering their age. They have flourished...
J S
02 December 2025
Overall, Henry's care has been positive. Henry is positive & enjoys coming to nursery. Communication can be mixed. Verbal communication at the end of the day is usually great; however, on the app, it has been lacking. However, it has improved over the last few weeks.
V Z
29 November 2025
Very happy with everything! The teachers are friendly and helpful.
Lauren J
08 October 2025
My second son is to attend this nursery. Both boys love this nursery and we love all staff. Very safe, happy place for the children.
Heena J
07 October 2025
I had such a lovely experience with both my children, nursery provide such a warm, kind, settling children feel safe and happy.
C H
07 October 2025
This nursery is such an amazing place the staff are very welcoming and my child absolutely loves coming.
R B
16 September 2025
Staff at Little Oaks have been amazing. They have helped my daughter to grow in confidence and have helped her flourish! Staff are kind and confident and deliver excellent care. Management are approachable and will discuss any issues that might arise.
N Y
16 August 2025
Leaving my one year old was daunting however staff were reassuring throughout, now my daughter loves Little Oaks and enjoys walking in and singing. Staff here are amazing and really caring. The whole experience wouldn't be positive without these members of staff. The care has been exceptional, my dau...
H B
09 August 2025
I really like this nursery because my child loves to come, I think he really enjoys it, always happy and seeing him happy, everything is great, I wouldn't go anywhere else.
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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