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Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School, Prenton
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
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
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| £288.75 | £63.25 | £39.75 | £39.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £10.00 | £5.70 | £4.30 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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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, 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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