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Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School, Prenton
Brand new nursery building – opening soon!
Set in a wonderful, converted villa in the heart of Oxton, Partou Oxton Day Nursery features large, spacious playrooms filled with exciting activities that inspire early years learning and development.
As part of the Partou group, we work to ensure all children in our setting are provided with experiences that allow them to be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Facilities
A warm and welcoming ‘home from home’ atmosphere with spacious areas including our soft play room
Unique outdoor classrooms that allow fresh air learning and exploration
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Dedicated free-flow play areas and a separate pre-school which encourages independence and ‘big school readiness’
Highly-qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off 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 | £55.75 | £250.88 | £4.20 | £33.45 | £33.45 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.55 | £37.75 | £4.30 | £3.25 | |
| Consumables | £2.45 | £12.25 | £1.40 | £1.05 | |
| Total | £65.75 | £300.88 | £39.15 | £37.75 |
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 and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Oxton 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 Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wirral 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Oxton will receive 10.96/21.92 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 Wirral Local Authority for Partou Oxton 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 | 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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Oxton
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 651 0501
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
14 Shrewsbury Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Prenton, CH43 1UX
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What families say?
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Cella G
22 July 2016
The staff at Jack and Jill are great. I had problems with my little girls behaviour at times but the staff have been fantastic with her. Always patient and attentive. They are also always on hand with any questions or queries that I have.
Chelsea N
11 March 2025
My daughter has been with Oxton Day Nursery since she was 4 months old. She has just turned 2 years old and has been moved up to the toddler room, and she has managed the change so well! I'm positive this is completely down to the care and support she receives from each member of staff at the nursery...
Joanne C
10 March 2025
My Son Is So Settled Here At Oxton Day Nursery. The Staff Go Above And Beyond To Help Our Son Reach His Fullest Potential. He Enjoys Going In With Excitement And Enthusiasm. Staff Are Aware Of His Sensitive Side And Are Always On Hand To Give Him Them Extra Cuddles, Which He Throughly Enjoys. Oxton D...
S M
18 February 2025
The staff are always so friendly and helpful when I drop off and pick up my child. Communication with nursery is easy via phone or email whenever I need to speak to somebody and the observations on the app for my child's progress and photos of their day is a lovely way to feel included and updated.
Helen D
12 February 2025
My son has been going to this nursery for over 2 years now, the staff are lovely with him he never wants to go in but the staff soon settle him so he enjoys his days. They have a lot to do ball pits, diggers, books and lots of toys. He has come on leaps and bounds whilst attending this nursery his s...
Elizabeth U
12 February 2025
My son has been at Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School since he was 11 months old, he is now almost 2. Since he joined, I have not had a single concern about his safety or well-being while at 'school' as he now calls it. All staff have always been so kind and welcoming, you can see how much my son ...
Tammy B
08 March 2024
Both my children have attended this nursery. The oldest has gone to school, and the youngest still attends. Almost 3 years and both my children absolutely love this nursery and the staff. They complain about the days they’re not at nursery because they feel miss the staff and their friends. I love ...
Caitlin R
06 December 2023
All the girls and boys who work at Oxton House are amazing; they were so welcoming when my little boy first joined in September! He settled in straight away due to them giving him a home-from-home experience. Handover is always very thorough, and I am always kept updated with any information. The man...
I S
21 November 2023
All staff is amazing and caring. They treat my child with such care and love! Every day they have a lot of activities and I can see how much my child loves going to the nursery, which can only mean good things.
L D
21 November 2023
Both of our children have been at Oxton House, our eldest is now 5 and our youngest who is 2 is currently in toddlers. The staff are absolutely incredible at what they do. The creativity, the care and the teaching and learning not to mention the support with integral skills like potty training and us...
Michelle H
21 November 2023
My son absolutely loves this nursery. He runs in every day. He loves the staff and has made some lovely friends. He loves Jumping Jacks and soft play, all the activities he does he really enjoys. Would recommend it so much.
S D
03 August 2023
My child attended Oxton House after not such a great start elsewhere. However, Oxton House has completely overturned this. The nursery is beautiful, the staff even more so. My child loves attending nursery every day, and it's wonderful to hear about and see the wonderful activities on offer and the f...
Gemma S
18 January 2023
Have nothing but praise and good things to say about the nursery. I love how friendly all the staff are, and always say good morning with a smile on their face! Love seeing pictures on the app of how much fun my son has! I've been stood there waiting my turn to pick my child up, and as I can see thro...
L O
17 January 2023
I was very nervous about choosing a new nursery for my 2-year-old, but what a relief. From the second I walked into Oxton House, I felt at ease and watched as my daughter happily settled into the surroundings and joined in playing with the toys on her very first visit. I cannot praise the staff eno...
Jo O
16 January 2023
Changed my daughter's nursery after moving to a new area. Helped her settle quickly. Amazing staff and management. Couldn't have started a new job without their help. Thank you all so much. Would definitely recommend 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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