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Why choose Partou Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School in Beaconsfield?
Located at The Spinney on Old Lodge Drive, Partou Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School is a purpose-built nursery providing high-quality early years childcare and education in Beaconsfield. We’re just half a mile from both the town centre and Beaconsfield railway station, making us an easy choice for families who live or work locally, and we have on-site parking for safe and convenient drop-offs and pick-ups. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025 rated us Good, with inspectors noting that children arrive happy and confident and show a strong sense of belonging.
Partou Old Town is a smaller nursery which our families appreciate. Our team know every child well, not just the children in their key group, which creates a warm, homely atmosphere where children feel safe, settled and confident. Families often tell us it was this family feel that drew them to us in the first place, and it’s been a real privilege to welcome them back with younger siblings. Ofsted recognised the strong bonds children form with staff and praised the care and attentiveness our team show to every child’s individual needs.
Our large, spacious rooms are bright and well resourced, with activities carefully planned around children’s interests and next steps. Children have free-flow access to our garden throughout the day, which means outdoor learning isn’t limited to set times but is a natural, ongoing part of their experience. Our garden includes a woodland area where children explore nature, build dens and develop confidence in a more adventurous setting, a large sandpit for imaginative and sensory play, and raised garden beds where children grow their own vegetables and learn about where food comes from. These hands-on outdoor experiences support children’s physical development, curiosity, and understanding of the natural world.
We love getting children out into the local community as a great way to give them new experiences and build their confidence. Regular visits to our nearby residential home give children the chance to connect with older generations through singing and conversation. This is a wonderful experience for building empathy, social confidence, and communication skills as well as creating a sense of community.
Partnerships between the nursery and family are very important to us as we know these provide great foundations for children’s early years learning. Ofsted highlighted the positive partnerships we maintain with families and the open, effective communication that keeps everyone informed about their child’s daily experiences and progress. Weekly newsletters keep families up to date with what children have been learning, and our team are always available for a chat about how your child is getting on.
Our nursery kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating, and children enjoy fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals every day. Our seasonal rotating menu was developed in partnership with expert early years nutritionist, Laura Matthews, to ensure that children enjoy trying news tastes and textures alongside familiar favourites to nurture a positive relationship with food from a young age.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Beaconsfield with a genuine family feel, beautiful outdoor space, a caring team and a strong focus on early years learning, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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 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’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 do families say about Partou Old Town Day Nursery & Pre-School in Beaconsfield?
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E K
14 May 2026
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Old Town Nursery. All of the staff are so friendly, supportive and accommodating, and they've created such a lovely, warm environment for young children. They were also incredibly supportive during the settling-in period with our daughter, which made such...
E M
09 February 2026
The staff at Old Town Nursery have always been wonderful. They go above and beyond to make the children feel safe, happy and loved and to have a great time while learning about the world around them and developing essential skills. They supported our daughter through a difficult settling in period an...
I G
05 February 2026
Great nursery, weekly newsletters with updates on the children's learning. My daughters nearly 3 and has been going since she was 9months and she loves going everyday! They have a great variety of food every week aswell.
Marlena M
30 January 2026
I truly recommend this nursery. The managers and all staff really do their best every day. They are always ready to help and will go the extra mile to make sure a child gets the right support or meets the right professionals if needed. The teachers clearly care about the children, and you can see th...
Lauren S
28 January 2026
My child has been attending Old Town Nursery since he was 6 months old. The staff are so kind and caring and go above and beyond to help and support families and care for the children. Despite staff having key children, all staff know each child very well. The children are engaged at all times and al...
Kat S
27 January 2026
Both of my kids have been through old town over the last few years (in the baby room and the overs room) and would definitely recommend. Nursery is lovely size & has a fab outside area / free flowing approach to inside / outside play.
V D
27 January 2026
Both my children have attended Old Town & have been very happy here. The current management & staff are always finding new ways to engage children & bring the parents along the journey with some fun events such as a fab Christmas party. The staff are so caring & make me feel confident & comfortable m...
James W
30 October 2025
Great team at the Nursery and I feel that my daughter is gaining alot from the activities put on by the team as she will tell me all the things she does at nursery either when she arrives home or the next morning when she goes to Nursery. I also like the weekly newsletter that goes out that keeps...
L H
21 May 2024
Daughter really happy, the staff friendly and caring.
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.
Justinas K
28 February 2024
We are very happy with the service.
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.
Ron M
27 October 2021
Very good nursery, my two boys have developed in their language and social skills. They love the nursery so much, to get them to bed early we use the nursery as an incentive. ie. if you don't go to bed on time you won't go to nursery!
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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