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Magic Garden Day Nursery & Pre-School, Moortown
Magic Garden Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high-quality childcare to families in and around the Moortown and Roundhay areas of Leeds.
As our name suggests, we boast a magical outdoor garden which sets us apart from nurseries in the area. The space includes sensory zones, obstacle courses, veggie patches and even cool campfire spots that encourage children to learn by sparking their curiosity.
Facilities
Stimulating playrooms filled with natural resources as well as our own lending library
Extra-curricular activities including regular Spanish and Yoga lessons which increase confidence in children
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic outdoor garden area filled with ‘magical’ resources for children to explore
Strong parent partnerships with an online learning journal which allows you to follow your child’s progress from home
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start 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 | £77.25 | £347.63 | £5.80 | £46.35 | £46.35 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.80 | £49.00 | £4.90 | £4.90 | |
| Consumables | £3.20 | £16.00 | £1.60 | £1.60 | |
| Total | £90.25 | £412.63 | £52.85 | £52.85 |
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
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 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Magic Garden 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 Magic Garden Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Leeds 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 Magic Garden 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 Leeds Local Authority for Partou Magic Garden 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 1st Sept – 17th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 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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Magic Garden
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0113 268 8221
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
437 Street Lane, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6HQ
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What families say?
Overall rating
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Annabel L
21 May 2025
Love this nursery, one of my relatives go here and i have been and collected with their parent on a number of occasions and the joy it brings me to see all the children happy is brillant. They have a fantastic outdoor space which in the sun is beautiful and the children all look very happy when runni...
Kirsty W
25 July 2025
My son has developed a lot since starting at Magic Garden. His speech has improved a lot and he has made some really special bonds with the staff. The outside space is amazing and my son loves being out there.
S B
25 July 2025
My son has adjusted so well to Magic Garden! He loves it, and the staff are all brilliant. The Rainbow room staff are amazing, and one staff member in particular is so nurturing! We love it.
Holly S
25 July 2025
We love the baby room team! They are so caring, attentive and fun with the children, and I always feel safe and happy with my baby in their care.
Hayley S
25 July 2025
The staff are brilliant and I always feel staff keep my child safe. Staff are always friendly, kind and attentive.
Emma A
12 July 2025
My daughter has been attended this nursery for just over 2 years. She loves nursery and has recently transitioned to the preschool room from Rainbows, I was initially worried about this as she loved the rainbow room but the team have been fantastic at managing this process. At the end of the da...
Bharathi V
09 July 2025
We absolutely love this nursery, and my son truly enjoys his time here. He's always happy and excited to go in each day. The staff are fantastic-caring, professional, and always attentive to the children's needs. The facilities are excellent, and the weekly activities are both fun and educational. It...
Kat S
04 July 2025
My daughter has been really happy since starting at Magic Garden. It took a bit of time for her to get settled completely but the staff were so helpful and supportive. She is now so excited to start her day at nursery. Communication is fantastic and I feel like I have a really clear picture of wh...
Susanne B
03 July 2025
My son really enjoys the nursery and I'm glad I decided to put him there. He really really enjoys it. He has learnt so much and I appreciate from the staff for taking their time to help him and succeed on some stuff and things that he has done and he knows how to do it mostly everything And he is ver...
Sarah C
03 July 2025
I originally chose The Magic Garden after viewing three other nurseries, and what stood out straight away was the large, secure outdoor space. It felt like the perfect place for my daughter to explore and grow. She started when she was around 14 months old, and the staff were incredibly supportive...
A H
15 May 2025
Removed my son from this nursery in May 2025. They gave my Muslim son a chicken wrap despite being told he can only eat halal when I dropped him off! They don't update you on your child. They hardly ever take photos. You're never told what your child is doing that day. They don't inform you how...
Julia D
21 November 2023
We have been very happy with the nursery so far. Staff has been great from the beginning and our son bonded quickly with a few key members of staff. Facilities are great and they always come up with fun activities for the kids. Maybe one area they could improve on is the usage of the app and some...
Nadia B
20 October 2023
I am very satisfied. My daughters love all the staff and have made lovely friends.
Susan C
20 October 2023
I've had a great experience with this nursery, so friendly and polite to all. They have always understood my child's needs and listen to my requests. It's also nice to have a quick conversation in the mornings and afternoons, sets the day right.
A W
20 October 2023
I can't thank Magic Garden enough for the support they have given my daughter for her special educational needs. They are amazing.
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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