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Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School, Beaconsfield
Partou Old Town is a purpose-built day nursery and pre-school in Beaconsfield. Located just half a mile from both the town centre and Beaconsfield Train Station, it’s easy to reach for parents who live or work in the area.
Our expert team of early years practitioners are extremely passionate about providing children with the best possible foundations and work extremely hard to deliver fun-filled learning experiences that reflecting children’s natural needs and interests.
Facilities
Wonderful indoor environments spread across two large rooms
A highly qualified team of practitioners who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Fully equipped outdoor space where children can run play and run freely
Excellent parent partnerships, keeping you informed on your child’s progress every step of the way
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | Late pick-up session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 6.00-6.30 pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| Care | £72.00 | £324.00 | £5.40 | £43.20 | £43.20 | £5.40 | £60.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.55 | £4.30 | £5.55 | ||
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.80 | £1.35 | £1.80 | ||
| Total | £85.00 | £389.00 | £50.55 | £48.85 | £67.85 |
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’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Old Town 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 Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Buckinghamshire 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 Old Town 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 Buckinghamshire Local Authority for Partou Old Town 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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Old Town
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01494 675533
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
The Spinney, Old Lodge Dr, Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ
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What families say?
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Ishia G
12 March 2025
My little one has been going to Old town for a year now and she absolutely loves going to nursery, I think she has more fun there than at home. Lovely staff who show so much care towards my child. They welcome us with a smile everyday and it makes me so happy to see her so happy to go there. She talk...
L H
21 May 2024
Daughter really happy, the staff friendly and caring.
K S
21 May 2024
Lovely little nursery with great outdoor space which the kids love. The staff are lovely and regular updates are given via the app.
Vicky D
07 March 2024
The nursery is generally very good, with friendly staff who work so hard. Thank you Old Town!
K F
06 March 2024
Old Town is a friendly, welcoming nursery with lovely caring staff. My son always has a great time and I know he is looked after and very happy, sometimes doesn't want to leave! The food is great too!
K S
05 March 2024
We've always had a really good experience with Old Town Day Nursery. My toddler has been here since she was 8 months old and always been well cared for. She loves it here and always has constructive days here. I would always recommend this nursery to other mums.
Emma M
27 February 2024
the staff at Old Town Day Nursery are all very helpful and friendly and have done a wonderful job of settling our daughter into nursery life. The activities are varied and engaging and lots of fun. It's a lovely open and bright space that the children play in and a good outdoor space too. We have bee...
F H
18 May 2023
My daughter has attended the nursery since February 2022. She settled into the nursery so well; this is down to the fantastic staff. The staff were instrumental in her progress, from teaching her to walk and increasing her vocabulary. Our daughter is always so excited and happy to go to nursery. The ...
R H
12 February 2022
A lovely nursery that creates a positive and welcoming environment for children. The staff are great and are very responsive to any questions or queries I have. My child has built good relationships with the staff.
Leanne H
27 October 2021
Lovely setting, lots of things for my little one to do. Friendly staff.
Marzena G
27 October 2021
My daughter simply enjoyed the nursery from day one. The staff is very kind and helpful and easily approachable. My daughter seems to be very happy making new friends and engaging in many activities.
Vicky M
27 October 2021
Overall we are very happy with the nursery. My child comes home smiling and happy everyday and clearly enjoys her activities. The staff are always friendly and attentive.
Melissa M
18 August 2021
My son is four and is coming to the end of his time at the nursery. He has been here from 12-months-old, and every step of his journey has been amazing. He loves every member of staff; they are all so caring, fun and attentive. Whilst we are sad to be leaving, they have prepared him well for big scho...
L O
13 August 2021
This nursery is a small and friendly nursery that my child attends. She is happy and content when I see her and shouts for joy when it is a nursery day. I am with the new garden area and look forward to what happens next.
Kayla C
10 August 2021
I couldn't say any more good things about this nursery, and my son has thrived during his time here. The staff have all been such great role models for my child. The fact they access outdoor play no matter the weather has been amazing, and I've always known he's in safe hands at drop-offs!
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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