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Why choose Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School in Oxton?
Set in a beautiful, converted villa on Shrewsbury Road in the heart of Oxton Village, Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School has recently undergone a complete transformation following a significant investment of over £1 million. The result is a nursery that the Leader of Wirral Council described as a facility the area “can truly be proud of” – and we certainly agree! With brand new learning environments inside and out, Partou Oxton is an exciting place for children to learn, play and grow. We’re well connected for families across the Wirral, with Birkenhead Park and Birkenhead Central stations nearby and easy road access from Prenton, Claughton, Birkenhead and the wider Wirral.
Every room in the nursery has been carefully redesigned to create bright, spacious environments that inspire curiosity and creativity. From our calm and nurturing baby room through to our toddler and pre-school spaces, each area is filled with brand new resources tailored to the age and stage of the children using them. A real highlight is our purpose-built sensory room, designed to support inclusive learning and emotional wellbeing through regulation for all children. It’s a calm, immersive space that children across the nursery benefit from, whether they’re exploring lights and textures or simply finding a quiet moment in their day.
Outside, the nursery grounds have been completely landscaped to create a range of outdoor zones where children can climb, dig, splash and get stuck in. There are water play areas, climbing equipment and soft artificial grass surfaces – all designed to encourage physical development and imaginative play in the fresh air whilst supporting children to build confidence and independence. It’s the kind of outdoor space that children get genuinely excited about, and families regularly comment on how much their little ones love spending time outside here.
One of the things we’re proudest of at Partou Oxton is our team. Many of our staff have been with the nursery for a long time, and that continuity makes a real difference. Children build strong, trusting relationships with the people who care for them, and families get to know a team that genuinely understands their child. Our team support children to grow in confidence and independence as they move through the nursery towards school readiness, with learning activities that are thoughtfully planned around each child’s interests and experiences.
If you’re looking for nursery childcare in Oxton or the surrounding Wirral area with exceptional facilities, a dedicated team and an outdoor space children love – we’d love to show you around Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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 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 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 do families say about Partou Oxton Day Nursery & Pre-School in Prenton?
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S H
04 March 2026
I couldn't be happier with Oxton House day nursery! The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive. The have made my little boys transition into nursery so much easier for the both of us, they are always happy to help with any questions and anxiety's I may have as a parent and are always so r...
D D
02 February 2026
My son has recently started in Oxton nursery and he has settled in beautifully, the staff have been very warm and welcoming to him and have been very informative with the days my son has had, I can't be anymore grateful for the wonderful girls who make sure my son it looked after at nursery and makin...
Russell U
15 November 2025
My daughter loves going to nursery, the staff and Manager are all brilliant with her. It is like a big family they treat all the children as their own, the care, passion and provision they provide the children is amazing! The new refurb is top notch. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Sian O
15 October 2025
My Son has been attending Oxton Day Nursey for 4-5 weeks now and he has settled in very well. He is 14 months old and I was worried that five full days would be too overwhelming for him, but I had no need to worry. The staff here are absolutely amazing. The way they helped Lawrence settle in was s...
Sebastian L
14 October 2025
Welcoming, professional, polite, and helpful staff. An exceptional new facilties. Customised menu reflecting child dietry requirements and restrictions. Supportive and thoughtful management. Allover great experience.
Sophie W
14 October 2025
My daughter has just moved nurseries to Parton Oxton house. I was worried before moving her as she was so settled in her last nursery but I really shouldn't have been. She has settled in fantastically and loves going in each day. I have noticed a big difference in her confidence and her play has evol...
Chelsea N
14 October 2025
My daughter has been with this nursery since she was 4 months old. She is now 2.5. She struggles with change but the nursery team have been amazing with taster sessions to get the kids used to the new building slowly and gently. My LO has been in the new building for several weeks now and she loves i...
Louise B
14 October 2025
Oxton House nursery is a great environment for my little boy. All of the staff are very friendly and take excellent care of him, and take the time to do many different learning activities with him throughout the day. The nursery has just been refurbished and the facilities, including the garden, are ...
Jennifer T
14 October 2025
Oh well what can I say! We LOVE Oxton Day Nursery! We had a negative experience at the previous nursery so I was quite nervous with Rae being somewhere new but WOW! From the very start it was FANTASTIC. I really can't say it enough and we LOVE the 3 J's, manager Josie and Rae's keyworkers Jo & Janine...
Jessica H
14 October 2025
I have been happy with Oxton house since the day my son started in 2023. The staff are understanding & caring and very good at communicating. My son absolutely adores all the staff & he feels safe and confident in the environment. The refurbishment has been a smooth process and the fact it's all one ...
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 ...
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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