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Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School, Accrington
Located in the 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.
Having originally opened their doors over thirty years ago, the friendly Little Oaks team have a great relationship with parents and children throughout the local community.
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
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
| Age | Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £262.50 | £59.50 | £39.75 | £39.25 |
| 2-3 | £262.50 | £59.50 | £39.75 | £39.25 |
| 3+ | £255.00 | £56.75 | £38.50 | £37.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.60 | £5.40 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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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 families say?
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Macaulay W
20 February 2025
My child absolutely loves his nursery time, as he loves to play with friends and he also loves to learn new things, he gets really excited when he comes. He loves playing outside too. He makes me very proud.
Michelle B
19 February 2025
My child has settled very well and all the staff genuinely care about the children. They do a range of activities to support learning and development. It would be nice to get more daily updates via the app. We are happy with the care at Little Oaks Day Nursery.
M S
19 February 2025
I am a first-time Mum and was worried about returning to work and childcare for my daughter. The staff team were reassuring and they supported us through settling in. My daughter enjoys nursery now and has good bonds with the staff, she has really come out of her shell and grown in confidence.
Mara A
19 February 2025
Amazing nursery, really good with my little girl and her extra needs. Really helpful with any concerns I have. Always happy to help.
Kelly C
19 February 2025
I am really happy with the nursery and all the staff. They have been fantastic. My boy is very happy here and I would definitely recommend it.
Samantha D
19 February 2025
Amazing nursery with a fabulous staff team. They go above and beyond to deliver the best care for the children.
Dana N
19 February 2025
The most perfect nursery for my two kids! Everyone is so loving and caring, always feel so safe leaving my kids.
H J
16 August 2024
Can't fault this nursery, always puts me at ease and looks after my little boy very well. They provide good nutrients in the food and he is always well looked after and always looks like he's had a fun day.
A S
17 June 2024
My daughter has been attending the nursery for a couple of months now, she is being assessed for autism so it was important for me to find a nursery that would cater to her needs, she has come on so much in the past couple of months she has attended. Staff are lovely and really helped my girl to sett...
Iram B
05 June 2024
A very friendly staff environment. Always comfort my children and settle them in to start the day. Always going above and beyond for me and my children keeping me updated via emails. The care and development of my children are brilliant. I always feel 100% confident they will be well looked after. Th...
H K
17 October 2023
I am really pleased with the nursery. Brilliant staff, very welcoming, caring, helpful and friendly. My 3-year-old son loves coming to the nursery. The activities and learning they do have really helped him reach his developmental milestones. He has numerous allergies and the staff always make sure t...
J H
15 October 2023
Really friendly, approachable, warm staff, can tell all of the staff enjoy working with children and are all very calm and caring, good at their jobs. They care about the child's best interest and tailor the experience to the child, settling in sessions and going at the child's own pace to up the hou...
L W
12 October 2023
Lovely staff, a family feel to the nursery. My son is always happy and excited to go to the nursery and has formed good relationships with the staff members and other children, when he comes home messy I see this as a good sign as I know he has thrown himself into everything.
Courtney F
12 October 2023
The Little Oaks team are amazing! Going above and beyond in support of my little girl, she loves going to nursery and has learnt so much. My daughter has attended Little Oaks since she was 10 months old, she’s now three and a half. The team have been key in her learning and development. I can’t s...
Sammy J
12 October 2023
My youngest started in September and he loves it, he's really come out of his shell and his speech has come on leaps and bounds, staff always helpful and polite, I have had two previous siblings go there too and they really enjoyed it.
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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