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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 | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0 to 3 | £244.75 | £55.25 | £37.00 | £36.50 |
| 3+ | £237.00 | £52.75 | £35.75 | £35.00 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
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 £5.90 per morning session and £4.85 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
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- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Little Oaks
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01254 390107
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
10 Cannon Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NJ
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What families say?
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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...
Macaulay W
27 February 2024
I think this is a very good nursery for my child, he makes friends and the staff look after him very well, they teach him new things and are very good at doing their job, and what they do, if the children need help with anything they help them, they also read to them and my son plays with the childre...
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.
G H
12 October 2023
Little Oaks has helped with both of my children from baby group right up until my eldest left to go to school. They are really understanding and easy to talk to. They keep you up to date with everything your little ones are doing and work alongside parents, helping little ones to meet their milestone...
J C
02 October 2023
My daughter loves coming into nursery and spending time with the staff and the children. She talks about both at home as well as what she has been doing throughout the day. Activities provided always seem to be exciting, engaging, and challenging which my daughter loves. The outdoor areas are fantast...
Robyn B
10 September 2023
I was reluctant to put my child into nursery initially. The staff were very reassuring and supportive. My child was very distressed when I left her, but the staff were incredible with her and very patient. Now, six months on, she is a confident and happy child and loves nursery and her carers. They h...
V N
11 July 2023
My kids go to Little Oakes Nursery for four years and they love it and enjoyed it. Their teacher is very friendly and very kind to them. They did an amazing job, excellent. I would like to highly recommend the Little Oaks Nursery.
Kim B
27 April 2023
My daughter has been at this nursery since 2021. Having been born in the Covid pandemic, she wasn't confident around new people. The nursery team have been fantastic. My daughter has made many friends and has loved every minute of her journey at nursery. The team are always happy and very friendly. I...
Boguslawa W
05 April 2023
The nursery team are true gems to this nursery. My baby loves them. They are very friendly, caring, working with a passion and truly dedicated to work and children. I know I can go to work and not worry as he is getting the best care. My baby has made amazing progress and I can highly recommend it t...
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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